Ricci Rivero Speechless at Jokes by a Muse
RICCI RIVERO – The basketball player was speechless at the “babaero” and “ako si Andrea” jokes of a muse at an event.
Ricci is a professional basketball player known for his versatility as a shooting guard and small forward. He began his collegiate career with the De La Salle University Green Archers, where he contributed significantly to their UAAP championship victories and earned individual honors like the UAAP Most Improved Player award and Mythical Team selections. After transferring to the University of the Philippines, Rivero continued to excel, helping the team reach the UAAP semifinals and eventually winning a championship in Season 84.
Outside of basketball, Rivero has ventured into entertainment, appearing in films such as “Otlum” and “Happy Times,” and hosting television programs like “Sunday Noontime Live!” He is also a popular figure in endorsements, representing brands like Honda, Globe, Gatorade, and Nike.
Rivero is active on social media and has been recognized as one of the most talked-about Filipino athletes. In his personal life, he was previously in a relationship with actress Andrea Brillantes and is currently romantically involved with beauty queen-turned-politician Leren Bautista. Through his career and endeavors, Rivero continues to make a significant impact both on and off the court in Philippine sports and entertainment.
Ricci Rivero, along with other basketball players, attended an event in Guinobatan. During the event, muses had the opportunity to deliver short speeches introducing themselves. One muse’s introduction caught netizens’ attention. She started by joking that basketball players are often perceived as playboys.
“Basketball player ka ba? Kaya pala nangangamoy babaero ka.” She then turned to Ricci, humorously identifying herself as Andrea, though not the actress Andrea Brillantes, whom Ricci had previously dated. “Hi Ricci, ako pala si Andrea, pero hindi ‘yung dati mong sinisinta.”