Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is the oldest professional basketball league not only in the Philippines but also in Asia. It was established since 1975. Going strong on its 40th season, it has produced a lot of basketball superstars that have touched the hearts of many basketball fans accross the country. But not only that, it has also touched some of the hearts of Pinay celebrities. Here is my list of Pinay celebrity girlfriends of PBA players.
1. Bianca Gonzalez
Bianca Gonzalez (born March 11, 1983) is a Filipina TV host and model. Her first job in ABS-CBN was with production, where she was a brainstormer for the Creative Development Group. Currently, she is the editor-at-large at Meg Magazine and holds a Sunday lifestyle column, Ten Things You Should Know About at Philippine Star. As of March 2014, she is engaged to PBA player JC Intal.
2. Cheska Garcia
Cheska Garcia (born Francesca Velasco Garcia April 14, 1980) is a Filipino actress and model. She is usually cast as the villainess because of her sharp features. On October 9, 2008, Garcia married Doug Kramer, a professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Petron Blaze Boosters. They have three children - Claire Kendra Kramer, Scarlett Louvelle Kramer, and Gavin Phoenix Kramer. She chose to give up her showbiz career to become a full-time mom.
3. Valerie Concepcion
Valerie Concepcion was (born Valerie Noroña Galang on December 21, 1987, Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, host and celebrity endorser. A former GMA talent, she is known of her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera Sinasamba Kita but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. She then became a host in Wowowee and Pilipinas Win na Win as well as the first incarnation of Banana Split in 2008. In June 2013, she transferred back to her home network GMA Network and was casted as Ruth Monteclaro, the main antagonist in Anna Karenina. In Dec. 2013, she transferred back again in ABS-CBN network and was casted as Gigi in Annaliza. And in June 2014, she's back in GMA Network as Lavender Catacutan in MY BFF. She is linked to Dondon Hontiveros as she is often seen watching him during PBA games.
4. Maricar de Mesa
Maricar de Mesa is a Filipina actress and a TV presenter. She began her career as part of the popular game show on TV. When she gained popularity, she started doing movies as a sexy actress. She is known for Dahil may isang ikaw (2009), Wako Wako (2012) and Pa-siyam (2004). She is married to a PBA player Don Allado. After 10 years of not having a baby, the two decided to be separated.
5. Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto (often misspelled Ruffa Mae Quinto) (born May 28, 1978) is an actress, comedienne, television host and occasional singer of dual American and Filipino citizenship. She is the eldest daughter of seven children. She is the second-degree cousin of Jean Garcia, who also came from That's Entertainment, and the second-degree aunt of Jennica Garcia. She is the former girlfriend of PBA player Rudy Hatfield.
6. Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (born February 14, 1971 in Quezon City, Philippines), commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipina television personality and actress who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. She was married to Philippine Basketball Association professional player James Yap of the SanMig Super Coffee Mixers in a civil marriage ceremony on July 10, 2005. The following year, she announced on The Buzz that she was pregnant. In April 2007, she gave birth to her first son by Yap, James Carlos "Bimby" Aquino Yap, Jr., in Makati City. On June 27, 2010, she announced that she had separated from Yap, citing personal reasons and stated she was seeking a de-facto divorce from him.
7. LJ Moreno
LJ Moreno was born as Lari Jeanne Lacsamana Ricafort. She is an actress, known for Paglipad ng anghel (2011), Sa pusod ng dagat (1998) and Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback (2000). Niece of actress Alma Moreno. Cousin of actors Mark Anthony Fernandez and Vandolph. She is married to PBA player Jimmy Alapag.
8. Kyla
Melanie Calumpad was born 5 January 1981, better known by her stage name Kyla, is a critically acclaimed Filipino R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, occasional actress and presenter and one of the most awarded singers in the Philippines. She graduated from Philippine Christian University with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications. In 2005, she began dating PBA player Rich Alvarez. After six years of dating, the couple announced their engagement on February 10, 2011. Last May 6, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Toby Elsiah.
9. Danica Sotto
Danica Sotto is an actress and a TV host. the daughter of comedian Vic Sotto and actress Dina Bonnevie, nephew of Senator Tito Sotto, and elder sister of actor Oyo Boy Sotto and the cousin of the late Miko Sotto. She has Swiss, Italian and French ancestry on his mother's side and Spanish ancestry on his father's side. In 2007, she married PBA player Marc Pingris. They have three children.
10. Ethel Booba
Ethel Gabison, also known by her stage name Ethel Booba, is a Filipino TV personality and comedienne. She has also worked in the recording industry. She is a former talent of GMA Network and was one of the hosts of Extra Challenge. She also guest judged for Kakaibang Idol, a special edition of Philippine Idol. Before becoming a star, she joined in the singing contest of ABC's, Sing Galing. She defended her title for four weeks and wore glamorous outfits each week. After she lost the title, she signed a contract under GMA Network. She also became oe of the housemates of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2. She is the former girlfriend of PBA player Alex Crisano.
