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| Full name | Desiree Wynea Tanlo Cheng | ||||||
| Nickname | Des | ||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||
| Born | September 28, 1996 | ||||||
| Hometown | Manila, Philippines | ||||||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb) | ||||||
| Spike | 262 cm (103 in) | ||||||
| Block | 242 cm (95 in) | ||||||
| College(s) | De La Salle University | ||||||
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| Position | Outside hitter | ||||||
| Current club | Choco Mucho Flying Titans | ||||||
| Number | 2 | ||||||
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Desiree Wynea Tanlo Cheng, born on September 28, 1996, is a talented Filipino volleyball player. She is known for her skills as an outside hitter. Desiree played for the De La Salle University women's volleyball team during her college years. She now plays professionally for the Choco Mucho Flying Titans.
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About Desiree Cheng
Desiree is the youngest of three children. Her sister, Djanel Cheng, is also a professional volleyball player! Desiree went to Hope Christian High School. Later, she studied Sports at De La Salle University.
Desiree's Volleyball Journey
Desiree has achieved many great things in her volleyball career.
College Success
Desiree became the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the UAAP Season 79 finals. Her team, the DLSU Lady Spikers, won against the Ateneo Lady Eagles.
In UAAP Season 80, Desiree won the "Best Server" award. Her team, the DLSU Lady Spikers, won the championship for the third time in a row! They defeated the FEU Lady Tamaraws in the finals.
Professional Teams
F2 Logistics Cargo Movers (2017–2021)- Choco Mucho Flying Titans (2022–present)
Awards and Recognitions
Desiree has received many awards for her amazing volleyball skills.
Individual Awards
- 2011 Palarong Pambansa "Most Valuable Player"
- 2011 Palarong Maynila "Most Valuable Player"
- 2012 Palarong Pambansa "Most Valuable Player"
- 2012 Palarong Maynila "Most Valuable Player"
- 2013 Palarong Pambansa "Most Valuable Player"
- 2013 Palarong Pambansa "Best Blocker"
- UAAP Season 79 "Finals Most Valuable Player"
- UAAP Season 80 "Best Server"
Collegiate Achievements
- 2014 UAAP Season 76 volleyball tournaments –
Silver medal, with De La Salle Lady Spikers - 2015 UAAP Season 77 volleyball tournaments – Silver medal, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
- 2017 UAAP Season 79 volleyball tournaments –
Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers - 2018 UAAP Season 80 volleyball tournaments – Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
- 2019 UAAP Season 81 volleyball tournaments –
Bronze medal, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
Club Achievements
- 2017 Philippine SuperLiga Grand Prix – Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 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
