Ricci Rivero
Ricci Paolo Uy Rivero (Tagalog: [ˈɾɪtʃi ɾiˈvɛɾo];born on May 25, 1998) is a Filipino college basketball player for the UP Fighting Maroons of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). Rivero played for the De La Salle Green Archers in his first two years in collegiate basketball.[1][2] His breakout performance in the UAAP Season 80 Men's Basketball Tournament earned him a spot in the Mythical Five and the Most Improved Player award.
No. 25 – UP Fighting Maroons | |
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Position | Small forward |
League | UAAP |
Personal information | |
Born | Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines | May 25, 1998
Nationality | Filipino |
Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Career information | |
High school | La Salle Green Hills |
College | De La Salle University (2016–2018) University of the Philippines (2019–present) |
In April 2018, Rivero announced that he has left the De La Salle Green Archers to focus on Gilas Pilipinas. In May 2018, it was revealed that Rivero has transferred to be part of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons. Rivero is expected to suit up in UP starting in season 82 of the UAAP.
He is also an actor who first featured in the MMFF film Otlum.
Life and career
Born and raised in Ilagan, Isabela Province, Rivero moved to Manila to complete his secondary education at La Salle Green Hills in Mandaluyong. In 2016, Rivero joined the De La Salle Green Archers who won the championship in UAAP Season 79.[3][4][5]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | Otlum | Dindo | Horseshoe Studios | Main Cast | |
2020 | Happy Times | Kim | Reality Entertainment | Main Lead |
References
- Corp., ABS-CBN. "Ricci's sole focus now is Gilas Pilipinas". ABS-CBN SPORTS.
- "- SPIN.PH - Sports Interactive Network Philippines". Sports Interactive Network Philippines.
- News, Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN. "Ricci Rivero announces exit from La Salle".
- Corp., ABS-CBN. "Did Ricci Rivero just say goodbye to the Green Archers?". ABS-CBN SPORTS.
- Leongson, Randolph B. "'Time to move forward': Ricci Rivero leaves La Salle".