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| Full name | Maria Deanna Izabella Alvizo Wong | ||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||
| Born | July 18, 1998 | ||||||||||
| Hometown | Minglanilla, Cebu, Philippines | ||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||
| College(s) | Ateneo de Manila University | ||||||||||
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Maria Deanna Izabella Alvizo Wong, born on July 18, 1998, is a well-known Filipino professional volleyball player. She was a key member of the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Blue Eagles, which is the school's women's volleyball team, from 2016 to 2020. During the 2018 Season 80 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), she was recognized as the Best Setter.
While Deanna was part of the Ateneo team, they achieved great success. They were the UAAP runner-up in both 2016 and 2017. In 2018, they won a bronze medal. The team then became champions in 2019. The Ateneo team also partnered with Motolite and reached the finals of the Premier Volleyball League Season 2 Open Conference in 2018. In June 2020, Deanna joined the Choco Mucho Flying Titans professional team.
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Deanna Wong's Journey in Volleyball
Early Life and School
Deanna Wong grew up in Minglanilla, Cebu, Philippines. She attended Saint Theresa's College of Cebu for elementary school. For high school, she studied at the University of San Jose–Recoletos. Later, for college, she went to the Ateneo de Manila University. There, she took up a course called AB Interdisciplinary Studies.
Deanna first started playing indoor volleyball when she was in sixth grade. She joined her school's intramural games because her best friend invited her. She continued to play volleyball throughout high school. After high school, she was invited to train for three weeks at both the San Sebastian College-Recoletos and the Ateneo de Manila University.
Playing in College (UAAP)
By March 2015, Deanna was chosen to be part of the Ateneo de Manila University's collegiate women's volleyball team. She became a rookie in the 2016 UAAP Season 78. Her coach at the time was Anusorn "Tai" Bundit.
In 2017, during Season 79, Deanna played as a libero. A libero is a special defensive player. The next year, for 2018 Season 80, she switched to playing as a setter. A setter is like the quarterback of the team, who sets up the ball for attackers. She was awarded the Best Setter award that season.
The Ateneo Lady Eagles won the championship for UAAP Season 81 in 2019. This was a big achievement for the team. Deanna took a break from playing for Ateneo during 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 move on to play in the Premier Volleyball League.
Professional Career (PVL)
Deanna Wong played in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Season 2 Open Conference. She played with Ateneo de Manila University, which was partnered with Motolite. Her team reached the finals but lost to the Creamline Cool Smashers.
In 2021, Deanna joined the Choco Mucho Flying Titans for Season 4 Open Conference. This team is owned by the Republic Biscuit Corporation. She is a key player for the Flying Titans.
International Competitions
Deanna was also part of the Philippine women's national team. This team competed as Team Choco Mucho at the 2021 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship. She was also supposed to play for the national team in the 2021 SEA Games in Quang Ninh, Vietnam.
Deanna Wong's Awards and Achievements
Deanna Wong has earned several awards throughout her volleyball career, showing her skill and dedication.
Individual Awards
- 2018 UAAP Season 80 Indoor Volleyball Best Setter
Collegiate 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 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
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Silver medal
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Bronze medal
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Gold medal
