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Quick facts for kids Kat Tolentino |
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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 on January 27, 1995, is a talented volleyball player. She is Filipino-Canadian. Kat, as she's known, plays for the Choco Mucho Flying Titans. This team is part of the Premier Volleyball League.
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Kat's Early Life and Family
Kat comes from a family that loves sports! Her family is Filipino-Canadian. They live in British Columbia, Canada. Kat went to McMath Secondary School there. Later, she moved to the Philippines. She studied at Ateneo de Manila University. Kat's brother, Vince, is also a sports star. He played basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball team. He also played professionally for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.
Playing Volleyball in College
Before playing in the Philippines, Kat faced some challenges. She had two injuries to her left knee. These were called ACL injuries. An ACL injury affects a ligament in the knee. Just as she was about to play for the Ateneo Lady Eagles volleyball team in 2015, she got another ACL injury. This time, it was her right knee. She had to have surgery and many months of recovery.
But Kat is a fighter! She worked hard and recovered. She became a key player for the Ateneo Lady Eagles. In UAAP Season 80, she was even a team captain. She shared this role with Maddie Madayag. The UAAP Season 82 volleyball tournaments were stopped early. This happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kat then decided to become a professional player. She chose not to play her final year in college.
Kat's Professional Volleyball Career
In 2021, Kat joined the Choco Mucho Flying Titans. This is a professional team in the Premier Volleyball League. She has faced more health challenges during her pro career. In 2024, she couldn't play because she lost hearing in her left ear. In 2025, she was sidelined again. This time, it was due to a ruptured appendix. Despite these setbacks, Kat continues to inspire many.
Teams Kat Has Played For
Ateneo-Motolite (2018)- Choco Mucho Flying Titans (2019–present)
Awards and Achievements
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
College 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
