Ricci Rivero

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Uy and the surname or paternal family name is Rivero.
Ricci Rivero
No. 25 – UP Fighting Maroons
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeagueUAAP
Personal information
Born (1998-05-25) May 25, 1998 (age 23)
Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight146 lb (66 kg)
Career information
High schoolLa Salle Green Hills
CollegeDe La Salle University (2016–2018)
University of the Philippines (2019–present)
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
SEABA U16 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2013 Yogyakarta Team

Ricci Paolo Uy Rivero (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.[3][4]

In April 2018, Rivero announced that he has left the De La Salle Green Archers to focus on Gilas Pilipinas.[5] In May 2018, it was revealed that Rivero has transferred to be part of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons.[6] Rivero suited up in UP starting season 82 of the UAAP.[7]

He is also an actor who first featured in the MMFF film Otlum.[8][9]

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.[10][11][12]

In 2020, Rivero became a permanent host of Brightlight Productions' Sunday Noontime Live!, which is aired on TV5 via a blocktime agreement.[13][14]

Filmography[]

Television[]

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2021 Gen Z Migo TV5 Main Lead [15]

Film[]

Year Title Role Studio Notes Ref.
2018 Otlum Dindo Horseshoe Studios Main Cast [9][8]
2021 Happy Times Kim Reality Entertainment Main Lead [16]
2021 Rabid Upstream Main Cast [17]

References[]

  1. ^ Corp., ABS-CBN. "Ricci's sole focus now is Gilas Pilipinas". ABS-CBN SPORTS.
  2. ^ "- SPIN.PH - Sports Interactive Network Philippines". Sports Interactive Network Philippines.
  3. ^ "Ricci Rivero makes final Mythical 5, leapfrogs foreigners Sarr, Gaye and Akom". Rappler. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "Sports Desk UAAP Roundtable: First round rewind, second round preview". cnn. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  5. ^ "Rivero breaks silence after going on leave from Green Archers". ABS-CBN News. February 5, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  6. ^ "Ricci Rivero joins UP Maroons". INQUIRER.net. May 18, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  7. ^ "Ricci Rivero joins the UP Fighting Maroons". Rappler. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Otlum manggugulat sa MMFF!". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Meet the cast of the MMFF horror entry 'Otlum' | PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!". PUSH. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  10. ^ News, Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN. "Ricci Rivero announces exit from La Salle".
  11. ^ Corp., ABS-CBN. "Did Ricci Rivero just say goodbye to the Green Archers?". ABS-CBN SPORTS.
  12. ^ Leongson, Randolph B. "'Time to move forward': Ricci Rivero leaves La Salle".
  13. ^ "Ricci Rivero host sa TV5 Noontime Live". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  14. ^ "Ricci Rivero, ipinalit kay Donny Pangilinan sa Sunday Noontime Live". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  15. ^ "A fresh and fearless depiction of 'Gen Z'". manilatimes.net. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  16. ^ "Sharlene San Pedro, Ricci Rivero to star in new teen flick 'Happy Times'". myx.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  17. ^ "Rabid | Upstream PH". upstream.ph. Retrieved December 3, 2021.

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