10. Ivan Villanueva (Paranaque Patriots)
(Photo from Ivan’s Instagram account: @ivillanueva15)
What’s not to love about Ivan Villanueva? He’s cute as hell, and we would love to take him out and get to know him better.
9. Jeff Olalia (Quezon City Capitals)
(Photo from Jeff’s Instagram account: @jeffolalia)
There is no discounting that Jeff Olalia has impeccably good looks, but what’s interesting about this MPBL player is that he is actually known for a lot of other things. First of all, he’s a model. And second of all, he was once much talked about for being the most wanted Uber driver in Manila.
8. Thomas Torres (Mandaluyong El Tigre)
(Photo from Thomas’ Instagram account: @iamthomastorres)
Thomas Torres has been playing basketball since his college days as a La Salle Green Archer, but now he does it in the MPBL alongside his brother Axel Torres (also in this list). People absolutely love Thomas’ charm and boyish good looks, giving him a well-deserved spot on this list.
7. Andre Paras (Imus Bandera)
(Photo from Andre’s Instagram account: @andreparas)
Andre Paras needs no introduction. Being in showbiz and having grown up in a family gifted in entertainment and sports – with brother Kobe Paras, father Benjie Paras, and mother Jackie Forster – Andre is now shining in MPBL as the center of Imus Bandera.
6. Kris Porter (Navotas Clutch)
(Photo from Kris’ Instagram account: @krisports)
Kris Porter looks like the kind of guy you’d find in a Hollywood rom com – the nice guy who pines over the girl, but doesn’t get her until the end… and we mean that in the best way possible. He is too cute! Did you know that he used to be a professional ice hockey player, too? He has also been a relationship for the past 3.5 years. We love guys who can commit!
5. Rob Ricafort (Navotas Clutch)
(Photo from Rob’s Instagram account: @ricafort93)
Rob Ricafort may look like the bad boy type what with his shaved head, facial hair, and tattoos; but one look at his Instagram account will show you that he is full of love for his girlfriend of 3 years. In fact, his Instagram photos with her are so cheesy, it’s making us want a Rob of our own! (You might know Rob from his days with the UP Fighting Maroons.)
4. Kevin Buenaflor (Muntinlupa Cagers)
(Photo from Kevin’s Instagram account: @kevinbuenaflor)
Kevin Buenaflor is a stunner. He looks good, he’s tall, he looks good… Oh, did we say that already? Aside from hitting the beach, Kevin also bikes and often goes to the gym at Prime Fitness Club and Pound for Pound Fitness.
3. Axel Torres (Mandaluyong El Tigre)
(Photo from Axel’s Twitter account: @axe1torres)
You might remember Axel Torres from his PBB days, but now he’s in the MPBL alongside his brother Thomas Torres (also on this list – see above). Axel stole our hearts with his smile, and he continues to steal them the same way in the MPBL.
2. Gerald Anderson (Marikina Shoemasters)
(Photo from Gerald’s Instagram account: @andersongeraldjr)
Gerald Anderson rose to fame after his stint in PBB in 2005. Since then, he has starred in a lot of unforgettable movies alongside several stunning leading ladies. However, he had always dreamed of being a basketball player – and now, here he is. The thing about Gerald is that he’s so unbelievably nice and accommodating in person, it’s really hard not to fall for him. He’s come a long way from his Budoy days, don’t you think?
1. Xian Lim (Mandaluyong El Tigre)
(Photo from Xian’s Instagram account: @xianlimm)
Of course everybody knows Xian Lim. He has, after all, graced big screens (‘Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?’) and small screens (hosting for Binibining Pilipinas, for example). Did you know that he plays basketball, too? MPBL and showbiz aside, Xian also joins races (the running kind and the car kind) as a hobby.
So, what do you think? Did we miss anyone? Which MPBL player are you crushing on at the moment? 😀
