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Chris Tiu
Filipino basketball player (born 1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Alandy-Dy and the surname or paternal family name is Tiu.
Christopher John Alandy-Dy Tiu (born July 15, 1985) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles with whom he won the UAAP title in 2008. He went on to play his entire professional career for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), winning the Commissioner's Cup in 2016. He also played for the Philippine national basketball team and was captain of the roster that competed in the 2011 FIBA Asia Championship. Outside basketball, he is a TV host, model, politician, and businessman. He now hosts the television show iBilib on GMA.
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![]() Tiu with the Philippine national team in 2012 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | (1985-07-15) July 15, 1985 (age 39) San Juan, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Xavier School (San Juan) |
College | Ateneo (2003–2004, 2006–2008) |
PBA draft | 2012: 1st round, 7th overall pick |
Selected by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | |
Playing career | 2012–2018 |
Position | Point guard |
Career history | |
2012–2018 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
Career highlights and awards | |
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