Deanna Wong facts for kids

Maria Deanna Izabella Alvizo Wong (born July 18, 1998) is a talented Filipino professional volleyball player. She was a key member of the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Blue Eagles volleyball team from 2016 to 2020. In 2018, during UAAP Season 80, she won the Best Setter Award.

While Deanna was with the Ateneo team, they achieved great success. They were the runners-up in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) in 2016 and 2017. They also won a bronze medal in 2018 and became champions in 2019. The team also played in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) in 2018, reaching the finals.

In June 2020, Deanna joined the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, a professional volleyball team.

Deanna Wong's Early Life and Education

Deanna Wong grew up in the Philippines. She went to Saint Theresa's College of Cebu for elementary school. Later, she attended the University of San Jose–Recoletos for high school. For college, she studied AB Interdisciplinary Studies at the Ateneo de Manila University.

Deanna Wong's Volleyball Journey

Deanna started playing indoor volleyball when she was in sixth grade. Her best friend invited her to play in a school sports event called intramurals. She loved the sport and continued playing throughout high school. She was then invited to train with top college teams.

Playing in the UAAP

In March 2015, Deanna was chosen to join the Ateneo de Manila University's women's volleyball team. She became a rookie player in 2016 during UAAP Season 78. She first played as a libero in 2017 (UAAP Season 79). The next year, for UAAP Season 80 in 2018, she became the team's setter. This is when she won the Best Setter award.

After getting a bronze medal in 2018, Deanna and the Ateneo Lady Eagles won the championship in UAAP Season 81 in 2019. Deanna took a break from playing for Ateneo in UAAP Season 82. She was planning to return for UAAP Season 83, but that season was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though she could have played in UAAP Season 84, she decided to play in the Premier Volleyball League instead.

Playing in the PVL

Deanna played in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Season 2 Open Conference. Her team, Ateneo de Manila University (partnered with Motolite), reached the finals. However, they were defeated by the Creamline Cool Smashers. In 2021, Deanna played in Season 4 Open Conference with the Choco Mucho Flying Titans. This team is owned by Republic Biscuit Corporation.

Representing the Philippines

Deanna Wong has also represented her country. She was part of the Philippines women's national volleyball team. She competed as part of the club team, Team Choco Mucho, at the 2021 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship. Deanna is still a member of the national team.

Deanna Wong's Awards and Achievements

Deanna Wong has received several awards for her skills in volleyball.

Individual Awards

• 2018 UAAP Season 80 Indoor Volleyball Best Setter

Collegiate Team Awards

• 2016 UAAP Season 78 Indoor Volleyball – Silver medal with Ateneo de Manila Lady Eagles
• 2017 UAAP Season 79 Indoor Volleyball – Silver medal with Ateneo de Manila Lady Eagles
• 2018 UAAP Season 80 Indoor Volleyball – Bronze medal with Ateneo de Manila Lady Eagles
• 2019 UAAP Season 81 Indoor Volleyball – Champion with Ateneo de Manila Lady Eagles

Club Team Awards

• 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference – Silver medal with Ateneo-Motolite
• 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 – 1st Runner-Up with Choco Mucho Flying Titans