What
makes a woman attractive? It may be the looks, charisma or being smart but what
more when we see them play?
Since
then, Men’s Basketball used to be the only mainstream and much anticipated
sports event in the Philippines as well as in collegiate sports. People were in
such frenzy whenever they support their Alma matters or just their favorite
players. These past few years, Women’s
volleyball slowly is becoming main stream. Last year’s Season 76 was indeed
very historic due to the intense excitement we had seeing very enthusiastic and
passionate girls play their best for their thirst to become champions, we fell
in love with them for that and volleyball rose to become the next big thing in
Philippine sports. A game that requires speed, strength and mental toughness,
these women captivated our hearts winning our support and admiration whenever
they battle in between the net.
In this
article is my list of ten incredible young volleyball ladies whom we love and
admire. Forgive me for the order, they were all the best. We may have different
rankings based on our personal favorites. Peace be with everybody! *smiles*
HERE
GOES MY TOP 10:
10.
NICOLE ANN TIAMZON
Court
Nickname: Nicole
SCHOOL (TEAM):
University of the Philippines (Lady Maroons)
POSITION:
Open Spiker
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The
great thing to describe the Maroons is that they were a fighter no matter what
the results or difficulties they were facing. A known great scorer and fatal
attacker, Nicole never fails to make us see how strong and smart she is,
aspects that make her attractive.
9. KIM
KIANNA DY
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Nickname: Kim
SCHOOL
(Team): De La Salle University (Lady Spikers)
POSITION: Middle Blocker
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Aside
from her cutie pie mysterious chinky eyed serious stare, this charmer is an
achiever since her junior days. She was UAAP Season 73’s junior MVP. More charming and attractive when in serious
mode for me, a kind of aura with intense enigma and at the end of the day, our
eyes would thirst to see her more.
8.
CARMELA TUNAY
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Nickname: Mela
SCHOOL
(Team): University of Sto. Tomas (Lady Tigresses)
POSITION:
Open hitter
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Almost
all of us get easily attracted to meztiza girls but morena girls they say could
nail their sex appeal on us. There is no wonder why Mela is one of the most
popular Tigress nowadays. This kalog
but sweetheart kind of a darling transitioned into a cultured young woman from
baby fats. In between her sophistication as a student as part of her reputable
school and pang masa Filipina beauty, we will miss her in yellow and black when
her college days end.
7.
ISABELA BEATRIZ DE LEON
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Nickname: Bea
SCHOOL
(Team): Ateneo de Manila University (Lady Eagles)
POSITION:
Middle Blocker
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At this
very moment, I am claiming that Bea, the most promising rookie of all will
become the next volleyball superstar in the future. As part of the team where
all hearts are strong, there is talent and greatness in her might.
6. ALYJA DAPHNE SANTIAGO
Court Nickname: Jaja
SCHOOL (Team): National University (Lady Bulldogs)
POSITION: Middle Hitter
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Statuesque with towering height, we see her gentle ness and enjoying aura inside the court, a very lovely lady indeed with a bulldog’s drive.
5.
ALYSSA VALDEZ
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Nickname: Alyssa/ Aly
Moniker:
Volleyball Phenom
SCHOOL
(Team): Ateneo de Manila University (Lady Eagles)
POSITION:
Outside Hitter
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What is
the best word to describe Aly? Phenomenal. This young woman is undoubtedly the
current face of Philippine collegiate Volleyball and we would expect her to be
in the whole Philippines in the future. Highly gifted and passionate, we will
never ever forget when she led her equally heartstrong fellow Lady Eagles to
victory last season. A name dominating almost all individual awards tally and
talk of the town in terms of her sport, an academically excellent student in
her school and an always humble smiling face, who wouldn’t love Aly?
4.
AMANDA MARIA VILLANUEVA
Court Nickname:
Amanda
POSITION:
Outside Hitter
SCHOOL
(Team): Adamson University (Lady Falcons)
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The kind
of look that we always see in movies due to her “princess like beauty”, imagine
a princess inside the arena spiking hard and running fast? Well, we are not in
a storybook, it is just Amanda’s charm bewitching us. Charming eyes and glowing
skin, aren’t we on a daydream?
3. MIKA
AEREEN REYES
Court Nickname: Mika
POSITION:
Middle Blocker
Moniker:
Taft Tower
SCHOOL
(Team): De La Salle University (Lady Spikers)
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Immeasurable
charisma, strong personality, rosy white skin plus deadly blockings are just
some of the factors why this Ms. Taft Tower since her rookie days has won the
toasts of collegiate volleyball enthusiasts. Her charm is natural and without
efforts, she could turn heads. The simplicity and genuineness in Mika make us
adore her more and more.
2.
DENNISE MICHELLE LAZARO
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Nickname: Denden
POSITION:
Libero
SCHOOL
(Team): Ateneo de Manila University (Lady Eagles)
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They say
that you couldn’t have it all. When we think of Denden, surely we will doubt
that thought. Athleticism? She’s the best digger and receiver in town. Brains?
This gal is a BS Biology student aspiring to become a doctor someday. Attitude?
She is Confident and heart-strong. Beauty? Need I say more? Oh
Denden, ikaw na!!!
1. VICTONARA
GALANG
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Nickname: Ara
Moniker:
Aramazing, Taft Talent
POSITION:
Open Hitter
SCHOOL:
De La Salle University (Lady Spikers)
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Many of
you may expect someone like Mika or Denden to top the list but I am sorry for
not being sorry. Please give me this moment to explain. Back in season 74,
we saw this sweet humble rookie playing like a pro, no wonder she won the ROY
from the start of her playing years. Her greatness today had been expected by
some of us in the past and is not surprising as her hits on the court. We remember
how cute and sweet she smiles on her braces back when she was younger to a very
captivating sexy smile she gives us today and whenever that happens, our hearts
melt in chaos of kilig and faster heartbreats. To add, her
humility and quiet but excellent qualities are exceptional. She may be
different compared to some of the girls in this list in terms of her outlook and
preferences but my reason of why she topped my list is that she has this thing
of capturing the hearts and attentions of not just boys but girls as well.
Whenever I browse the comments of her Instagram posts, statements of admiration
and even sexual identity crisis were all that I see and I can’t blame them. That
is one thing that makes her exceptional among other girls.
Some
aspects of being a winner, requires hardwork, dedication and learning but seeing
Ara? SHE WAS BORN TO PLAY. Her form when giving those deadly spikes and service
aces leaves us always gaping and asking “Is she human?” She has this strong sex
appeal that just gives justice to her famous moniker “Aramazing.” --FAF