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Personal information
Full name	Isabel Beatriz Paras de Leon
Nickname	Bea
Nationality	Filipino
Born	(1996-08-02) August 2, 1996 (age 28)
Hometown	Marikina, Philippines
Weight	60 kg (130lb)
College(s)	Ateneo de Manila University
Volleyball information
Position	Middle Hitter
Current club	Creamline
Career
Years Teams 2018 Foton Tornadoes 2018 Ateneo–Motolite 2019–2024 Choco Mucho 2024–present Creamline
National team
2015 U23 Manila 2015 SEA Games Singapore

Isabel Beatriz "Bea" Paras de Leon (born August 2, 1996) is a talented Filipino professional volleyball player. She is known as a strong middle hitter. Currently, she plays for the Creamline Cool Smashers team. This team competes in the top league called the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

Before turning pro, Bea played for the Ateneo Lady Eagles in college. She played for five years in the UAAP league. In her final year, she led her team to win their third championship. Bea was also named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the UAAP Season 81 Finals. She also represented the Philippine National Team in 2015. She played in the U23 and 2015 SEA Games.

Bea's Early Life and School

Bea de Leon went to St. Paul College, Pasig for grade school. Later, she attended Saint Pedro Poveda College for high school. She was the captain of her high school girls' volleyball team. Bea also won the Athlete of the Year award for volleyball when she graduated from Poveda.

She studied at Ateneo de Manila University for college. Bea was a "Dean's lister," meaning she did very well in her studies. She earned a degree in AB Management Economics. Bea was also a finalist for the Ambrosio Padilla Athlete of the Year Award. This award recognizes college athletes who are excellent in both sports and academics.

In 2023, she earned her Masters degree in Sustainability Management from Ateneo. An academic scholarship was also created at Ateneo in her name.

Bea's College Volleyball Journey

Bea's parents and brother all graduated from De La Salle University. This university has a big rivalry with Ateneo. Bea first thought about going to La Salle. But she chose Ateneo because her favorite course was not available at La Salle. Also, Ateneo was closer to her home. Famous Ateneo players like Alyssa Valdez and Denden Lazaro also helped her decide to join Ateneo.

In her first game in UAAP Season 77, Bea was a starting player for the Ateneo Lady Eagles. She was a 5'11 middle blocker. She quickly became a strong player for her team. She was known for her powerful quick hits and blocks. Bea was a top contender for the Rookie of the Year Award. She averaged 9 points per game.

During the middle of the season, Bea injured her right index finger. This made her miss three games. But she came back for the last game of the elimination round. She helped her team reach the finals. She scored 11 points against their rival, the De La Salle Lady Spikers. Her team won the championship and had a perfect 16–0 record that season.

In her first year at Ateneo, Bea was chosen for the National Team. She represented the Philippines in the 2015 SEA Games in Singapore. In the Shakey's V-League Season 12, Bea won the 2nd Best Middle Blocker Award.

After Ateneo lost in UAAP Season 78, UAAP Season 79, and UAAP Season 80, Bea was not sure if she would play her final year. In 2018, she signed with the Foton Tornadoes to start her semi-professional career. She played alongside Jaja Santiago and Dindin Santiago. After thinking about it for two months, Bea decided to play her last season in the UAAP. She became a joint team captain with Maddie Madayag for UAAP Season 81. With her leadership, Ateneo won their third championship. They beat the UST Golden Tigresses. Bea was named the Finals MVP for her great performance.

Bea also represented Ateneo in the UAAP beach volleyball championships in 2017.

Bea's Professional Volleyball Career

After college, Bea de Leon and Maddie Madayag joined the Choco Mucho Flying Titans. This team plays in the Premier Volleyball League. They both became team captains under coach Oliver Almadro. In 2024, Bea, along with Denden Lazaro, moved to the Creamline Cool Smashers.

Other Things Bea Does

Bea de Leon also works as a horse breeder with her father, Elmer. They own a racehorse named "Bea Bell." This horse has won important races.

Teams Bea Has Played For

• Foton Tornadoes (2018)
• Ateneo–Motolite Volleyball Team (2018)
• Choco Mucho Flying Titans (2019–2024)
• Creamline Cool Smashers (2024–present)

Awards Bea Has Won

Individual Awards

• 2015 Shakey's V-League Collegiate Conference 2nd Best Middle Blocker
• UAAP Season 81 Finals MVP
• Ambrosio Padilla Athlete of The Year Finalist (2018)

Team Awards in College

• 2014 ASEAN University Games – Bronze medal, with Ateneo Lady Eagles
• 2015 UAAP Season 77 – Champion, with Ateneo Lady Eagles
• 2015 Shakey's V-League Collegiate Conference – Silver medal, with Ateneo De Manila University Lady Eagles
• 2016 UAAP Season 78 – Silver medal, with Ateneo Lady Eagles
• 2016 ASEAN University Games – Bronze medal, with Ateneo De Manila University Lady Eagles
• 2016 Shakey's V-League Collegiate Conference – Silver medal, with Ateneo De Manila University Lady Eagles
• 2017 UAAP Season 79 – Silver medal, with Ateneo Lady Eagles
• 2018 UAAP Season 80 – Bronze medal, with Ateneo Lady Eagles
• 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference – Silver medal, with Ateneo Motolite Lady Eagles
• 2019 UAAP Season 81 – Champion, with Ateneo Lady Eagles

Team Awards in Clubs

• 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference – Runner-up, with Ateneo–Motolite Lady Eagles
• 2023 VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup – Bronze medal, with Choco Mucho Flying Titans
• 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference – 1st Runner-Up, with Choco Mucho Flying Titans
• 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference – Champions, with Creamline Cool Smashers
• 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference – Champions, with Creamline Cool Smashers