Gumabao siblings defend dad Dennis Roldan

MANILA, Philippines -- What are brothers for?

Kapamilya young actor Marco Gumabao is ready to get into a fight to defend his sister La Salle spiker Michelle Gumabao.

In an interview on "KrisTV" on Monday, the "Luv U" star recalled one instance when he almost got into a fight with a basher who was very critical of his sister.

"It was too personal na kasi. He (the basher) was already talking about my family already, not about me anymore," Michelle explained.

"Because whenever people bash me I don't care anymore. Even before he would bash me already. What hurt me most is he's close to some of my best friends, to my sister. For me don't post it in public kasi even my sisters can see," the star volleyball player added, referring to her basher's Twitter posts.

"Actually 'yung buong family namin 'yung nakipag-away sa kanya," Marco clarified. "Kasi sakto we watched the play 'Aladdin' sa Meralco Theater at saktong nandoon siya."

"My mom was really mad. Because what he did wasn't about me anymore; it's but about my dad. He brought everything back na maybe I'm mayabang or I'm a player because my dad was like that before. So doon nagalit ang family ko," Michelle explained. "Because when he calls me ugly, doon ako walang ginagawa. But when he started posting stuff about my dad that, affected my whole family talaga. It's being brought out in the public again (when) it died down na."

The La Salle player was referring to the case of their father, former actor Dennis Roldan, who was arrested and jailed for allegedly masterminding a kidnapping in 2005.

A year later, Roldan posted bail and started a new life. He is now a pastor of Jesus Christ the Life Giver Ministry.

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Gumabao wants Gerald Anderson as onscreen partner

MANILA, Philippines – If she were to enter show business and choose her onscreen partner, La Salle’s Michelle Gumabao said she would pick Gerald Anderson.

This was her reply when she was grilled on the “Ihaw Na!” segment of the late night gag show "Banana Lite" on Wednesday.

“Sabihin na nating pinili mong maging artista, sino sa mga male artist ang gusto mong makatrabaho?” asked Jason Gainza, who was impersonating Boy Abunda.

“[Si] Gerald Anderson po,” responded the 20-year-old beauty, who admitted that she had a crush on Anderson, now currently linked with actress Maja Salvador.

“Dati naging crush ko s'ya dahil sa accent n'ya ‘pag nagta-Tagalog s'ya,” she said of the Filipino-American actor.

Gumabao, whose defensive skills helped De La Salle University sweep Ateneo in the recent UAAP women’s volleyball finals, is the daughter of former basketball player and actor Dennis Roldan.

Her brother Marco, meanwhile, stars in ABS-CBN’s teen series "Luv U."

Gumabao admitted she is open to joining show business once she finishes her studies.

“Tingin ko everyone's open to it, I'm personally open to it. I'm not shutting down my door to showbiz,” she said earlier. “If may offer, I'm going to think about it talaga.”

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La Salle's Gumabao not shutting door on showbiz

La Salle Lady Spiker Michelle Gumabao admitted that she is open to joining show business once she finishes her studies.

Gumabao, daughter of former basketball player and actor Dennis Roldan, said she’ll seriously consider trying out showbiz if there are offers.

“Tingin ko everyone's open to it, I'm personally open to it. I'm not shutting down my door to showbiz,” she said on dzMM’s radio show Sports Talk on Saturday.

“If may offer, I'm going to think about it talaga,” said Gumabao, whose brother Marco stars in ABS-CBN’s teen series "Luv U".

The 5’9” utility spiker is among the well-known figures among the De La Salle Lady Spikers.

She also played a crucial role in the Lady Spikers’ title win over the Ateneo Lady Eagles, winning the Finals MVP trophy in the process.

Gumabao earlier said she still could not decide if she’ll be returning to UAAP next season.

The 20-year-old athlete is taking up BS Marketing Management in De La Salle University and might focus on her academic work in her last school year.

Gumabao said she’ll have the whole summer vacation to think about her future.

“I'm undecided… I’m not sure if I’m gonna play or what I'm gonna do. Vacation would do me good. So ‘yung pahinga namin ngayon, I'll think about it,” she said.

Gumabao is already on her last academic term for La Salle and is due for her thesis and OJT.

“With the time table, mahirap i-balance, for me,” she said earlier in an interview with ANC’s Hardball.

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La Salle's Gumabao undecided about next season

MANILA, Philippines - Two-time UAAP women's volleyball Most Valuable Player Abigail Marano will return to La Salle for her final playing season, while Season 75 Finals MVP Michele Gumabao remains undecided about her future.

Marano and Gumabao teamed up to lead the Lady Spikers to their third straight crown when they defeated rivals Ateneo in Game 2 Wednesday, allowing them to sweep the best-of-three finals.

"I still have one year," Marano told reporters following their victory.

When asked if she will return for her final season with the Lady Spikers, Marano confirmed, "I will, I will."

Meanwhile, Gumabao, who anchored the Lady Spikers' intimidating net defense during the finals, said she has yet to decide.

"(I'm) not sure about next year... I haven't decided," Gumabao said.





Both Marano and Gumabao are still basking in the glow of victory, as they were the leaders of the team that gave La Salle its eighth women's volleyball championship.

"I'm very thankful for what I've got, the three-peat. It was a team effort kasi. Nobody stood out, nobody really took all the responsibility so lahat kami pantay-pantay," said Gumabao. "Everybody worked as a leader, everybody worked as a team."

Marano, who won her second league MVP award as well as the Best Blocker trophy, said their sacrifices during the season have paid off.

"This season was really tough, and really extreme in a way na sobrang daming challenge na dumating sa team namin," she revealed.

"Habang tumatagal, lalong dumadami ang challenges mo, pero lalo kang naggo-grow as a matured person and as a matured player," she added.

With Marano deciding to stay for one last year, the Lady Spikers will still likely be among the favorites in the Season 76 tournament.

If Gumabao ends up leaving, that means the Lady Spikers will lose three members of their core. Libero Melissa Gohing and Wensch Tiu both played their final games for the Lady Spikers yesterday, having used up their eligibility.

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