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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Katrina Mae De Lara Tolentino | ||
| Nickname | Kat | ||
| Nationality | Filipino-Canadian | ||
| Born | January 27, 1995 | ||
| Hometown | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| College(s) | Ateneo de Manila University | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Position | Opposite spiker | ||
| Current club | Choco Mucho Flying Titans | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
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Katrina Mae De Lara Tolentino (born January 27, 1995) is a talented Filipino-Canadian volleyball player. She is known for her strong plays as an opposite spiker. Kat currently plays for the Choco Mucho Flying Titans team in the Premier Volleyball League.
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Kat's Early Life and Background
Kat Tolentino grew up in British Columbia, Canada, in a family that loved sports. She went to McMath Secondary School there. Later, she moved to the Philippines to study at Ateneo de Manila University.
Her brother, Vince, is also a well-known athlete. He played basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball team. He also played professionally for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Philippine Basketball Association.
Collegiate Volleyball Journey
Kat's journey in college volleyball was full of challenges. Before she even moved to the Philippines, she had already injured her left knee twice. These were serious injuries called ACL tears.
In 2015, just as she was about to play for the Ateneo Lady Eagles volleyball team, she injured her right knee during a game. This meant she needed surgery and many months of recovery.
Despite these setbacks, Kat worked hard to get back on the court. She became a key player for the Ateneo Lady Eagles. In UAAP Season 80, she was even a joint team captain.
Her final year of college volleyball, UAAP Season 82 volleyball tournaments, was cut short. This happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. After this, she decided to become a professional volleyball player.
Professional Career Highlights
In 2021, Kat Tolentino officially joined the Choco Mucho Flying Titans. This team plays in the Premier Volleyball League, which is a top professional league in the Philippines.
She has faced some health challenges during her professional career. In 2024, she was unable to play for a while after losing hearing in her left ear. In 2025, she was sidelined again due to a ruptured appendix. Despite these challenges, she continues to be a dedicated player.
Teams Kat Has Played For
Ateneo-Motolite (2018)- Choco Mucho Flying Titans (2019–present)
Awards and Achievements
Kat Tolentino has earned many awards throughout her volleyball career, both as an individual player and with her teams.
Individual Awards
- 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference: Best Opposite Spiker
- 2019 UAAP Season 81: Best Opposite Spiker
- 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference: Best Opposite Spiker
Collegiate Team Awards
- 2015 SVL 12th Season Collegiate Conference:
Silver Medal (with Ateneo De Manila University Lady Eagles) - 2016 ASEAN University Games:
Bronze Medal (with Ateneo De Manila University Lady Eagles) - 2016 SVL 13th Season Collegiate Conference: Silver Medal (with Ateneo De Manila University Lady Eagles)
- 2017 UAAP Season 79 Indoor Volleyball: Silver Medal (with Ateneo Lady Eagles)
- 2018 UAAP Season 80 Indoor Volleyball: Bronze Medal (with Ateneo Lady Eagles)
- 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference: Silver Medal (with Ateneo Motolite 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: Silver Medal (with Choco Mucho Flying Titans)
- 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference: 1st Runner-Up (with Choco Mucho Flying Titans)
