Name: Maria Rosario Bollozos Soriano
Position: Middle Blocker, Open SpikerBirthday: October 14, 1985
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 58 kgSchools/Teams: Colegio San Agustin, Poveda, Ateneo de Manila University
Course: AB Economics, Masters in Business Administration
Teams: Ateneo Women’s Volleyball TeamAchievements: UAAP - Season 66 Rookie of the Year, Season 70 Best Receiver and Season 70 Best Scorer, V-League - Season 4, 2nd Conference Most Energetic Player, Season 5 Most Improved Player and Season 5 Best Blocker
1. Why #8? And why did you move from being #14 to #8?
I like the #8 ever since. For me it symbol of infinity because of its never-ending loops. Related to infinity, for me the #8 portrays endlessness. And when I think about it now, it’s an accurate representation for my passion in volleyball – everlasting.
When I was a rookie, I chose #14 because my senior was using #8. But when she graduated, I was able to request my coach to change my jersey number to 8.
2. How did you first get into volleyball? How long have you been playing?
I started playing volleyball when I was a 7th grader at Colegio San Agustin. Carla Llaguno, my friend and former captain, asked me to join the team and I agreed. Then I transferred to Poveda and I tried out and got accepted in the team.
3. What are your greatest achievements/awards as a volleyball player?
I won the UAAP rookie of the year award last 2003. That, for me, is my most prized and most memorable since it was the first ever individual award that I got.
4. What makes a good volleyball player? Does height really matter?
Hmm… Height makes it easier, but it’s not all that matters. There are a lot of determinants of a good volleyball player; however, one of the more important determinants is having a willing heart.
5. You’ve played a lot of positions, right? Which is better? Open Spiker or Middle Blocker? Why?
Setter. Joke. Hehe As for the variety of plays, its better to be a middle hitter since you have a lot more options as to what plays you want to do.
6. If you’re not playing for Ateneo, what school do you want to play for? Why?
I guess I just can’t imagine playing for any other school…
7. Likewise, how did it feel to play for a school, which has a great sports program like Ateneo?
It felt like home.
8. During the last UAAP, aside from your team, which team was the toughest to go against with? Who’s the toughest player?
The toughest team to go against with was FEU. They had a very solid line-up, with players reliable in both defense and offense. Moreover, their main setter, Wendy Semana, is, in my opinion, the toughest player to go against with. Not only does she forecast her skills in the setting area, but she spikes the ball like she’s a seasoned hitter.
9. How about the recently concluded V-League? Which team and player were the toughest to go against with?
The toughest team to go against with was Adamson, evidently. As for the toughest player, I would have to say Bualee Jaroensri of San Sebastian. Aside from her honed skills, she plays with heart and determination.
10. What was your most memorable UAAP game? V-League moment?
For UAAP: It was just last season, against Adamson University, January 9. Both my teammates, Karla Belo and Bea Pascual got injured, one after the other, with minutes separating their accidents. Karla had a severe sprain and Bea suffered from an ACL injury. That game was very memorable for me. The team felt very emotional and sympathetic with both Karla and Bea.
For Vleague: It was during the 1st conference last year, against UST. We were on the 3rd set when our gust player, Namphon Intuan, had a terrible fall, which resulted to an ACL injury. We all felt devastated when we saw her limping her way out off the court with her tears flowing on her face. I didn’t understand Thai yet then, but I could see in her eyes how scared she was. She could have opted to go straight to the hospital but she didn’t want to. She was saying that she wanted to watch and finish the game, she wanted to cheer for the team. We won in 5 sets.
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[...] Charo Soriano: A volleyball player worth remembering [...]
nice one, miles. lumi-level ka, ha? =D
a little late (could have done this while she has her playing years pa)…. but better than never. congrats!
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WOW! Charo…
Blue eagles fans will definitely love this!
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Charo is really an inspiration to all those fans who at first was just admirers of the sport but because of Charo’s dedication to the sport has been drawn to to try and play the sport,Charo,from being a support to her team developed to be one of the Greatest player i have seen,i myself is one of them,when ive seen Men’s net height compared to my height,i was really discouraged to try the sport but when i c Charo play,her dedication and her will to improve her skills made me believe i can also be as good her,as of know i can spike quite good despite the height net and im mastering all Charo’s play,i even incorporated the Charo Soriano shriek koz i believe that the shriek forced you to really hit the ball hard,and i observe Jarin Segodine and some other gals are all now have their own distinct shriek,hehehe,i am really glad to have seen how Charo played,she’s my inspiration to do better,Charo and Wendy Anne Semana truly are the best thing that happened to Volleyball this past years and because of them many will be encouraged to play the sport and be as good as them..
my favorite QOute that came from Charo…
“To the critics, thank you for the criticisms. I deeply respect you opinion and am very much happy that you give time to find fault in some of the things that I do. Without your help, growth and improvement would not be possible”
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I like Charo. She’s not a snob and she’s gorgeous.
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i really admire ms charo soriano. makikita mo ung heart nea for this sport. hindi sya “player” but an “athlete”. she is worth remembering. she had set a very good example for all tof us who dream to be a good person in a particular field. sana ma update pa tayo about her kahit hindi na sya masyado maglalaro. and sana kung ok lang sa kanya pag kinuha sya ng national team sali sya….. i’ll miss her…. ngayon ko lang nalaman na endorser sya ng nke, thanks sa info, i’ll ask my aunt who’s working in nike about charo’s endorement… ty for this spikeithard, im sure maraming charonatics ang matutuwa sa column na to…
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i don’t appreciate volleyball that much,but nung mkta ko c Ms. Charo how she play, her pamatay na jump serve, her blocks… grabehh..halos inaabangan ko lage mga games ng ateneo.. she worth all the awards that was given to her… d na ba tlga sya maglalaro??? nice column…. hope mas marami pang columns bout her… tnx… im a certified charo fan….
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..galing talaga ni miles..
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Kudos!!!!
Goodluck to Ms. Charo Soriano’s endeavor outside the court now. I heard she’s working now in a very sophisticated clinic.
Thanks for what you have shared not only talent, skills but also you showed great character in and outside the court.
Thanks a lot Ms. Charo Soriano!!!
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Charo Soriano will always be remembered the athlete who plays for the love of the game……. UAAP volleyball will not be the same with her. Good luck to all your endeavors. God speed.
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Charo Soriano will always be remembered the athlete who plays for the love of the game……. UAAP volleyball will not be the same without her. Good luck to all your endeavors. God speed.
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nung una hindi ko pinapansin ang ateneo. ust at dlsu kasi ang una kong napanood na game dati pa yun. pero nung napanood ko sya as player of the game e nagka interest na ako panoodin ang game nya. magaling sya. tama lang na sa kanya napunta ang most improved player higit kanino pa mang balyena sa league!
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allowed ba na sumali Balyena sa V-league?!i toth student’s lang from the participating Universities?!pede na ba magenroll ang Balyena sa mga Universities?cool ah!!!
ang gnda ng interview nkkinspre… pano b sumali sa pcontest ni charo… d kc m.open kc my pasword… pano b??? sna my sumagot…
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Oops!! Sorry, password protected pa pala. Didn’t wanna open the contest kasi until I get back the jerseys to be raffled off from Ms. Charo. But I can get it anytime naman.
Still finalizing the mechanics pa eh. Will open the contest VERY soon!!! Promise!!
about san ung pacontest n un ano po ung site? pls relpy..
tnx po sa pgsagot…
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i really like charo….
naalala ko nung nagpunta sya sa rtu para manood ng finals ng national open.. aba, parang juminto ang lahat para tingnan sya, goddess talaga, walang kaeffort-effort pero nawindang ang mundo ng lahat…
haay, i hope i can be like her.. hehehe
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magpatahi ka rin ng isang set ng wardrobe kay monique lhuillier at dumaan kay Ricky Reyes everytime manonood ka ng NationalOpen,ewan ko na lang kung pagka-tinginan,bangis ni Charo,na-outofplace ang Buong RTU dahil sa kanya,ahahahha
Oonga daw, I heard she came by the National Open Finals to watch her idol Micmic Laborte…
yup. she was there. some of her pics here. Charo & Friends At RTU!
todo promote. hehe!
panu sumali s pacontest ni idol? what po b ung password?
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xet..
glng mu tlga charo..
idol tlga kta..
xubra..
xubra..
ahehe..
mis qo na laro muh??/
huhuh..
???
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gosh i love her even more…
bcoz i play volleyballl
and love photography juz like her…
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ganda mo charo,,galing pa
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charo i love you
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hi ate charo…ahmmmm winning a charo’s jersey? its a big previlage for me…hope ate cha will pick this..good luck 4 ur career…i heard ur workng now…good bless…
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charo cno poh?
pakila2 k nmn.. sikat kb?
ndi yata kilala..
magaling kb tlaga s volleybol? bka nmn tsamba tsamba lng.. try nten mag 1 on 1 game?
kya mo kya ng wlang setter? or kht s beach volley?
kya mo?
i dont think so..
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if you don’t know charo soriano, then maybe.. you’re not really a volleyball fan. ahaha! ooops.
sus,anu ba laro mu,tennis at mag1-1 kayo,wid charo’s smartnes power and height advantage,tiyak sha mananalo,jump serve pa lang ewan ko kung ma-receive mo
boy bawang?… baka maging ginisa ka pagt tinalo ka ni charo sa vbol
hehehe… baka nga di ka pa marunong magpulot ng bola…
my cousin’s on the team too. si gretch
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hi!!!!! poh !!!
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luv yah ‘te… kita kits na lng sa daan…
ur always be remembered bcoz ur d living legend of volleyball,
and ateneo…. still bliving n ONE BIG FIGHT!
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gling nito… lupit pah…
syang la na xa sa games ng uaap…
miz her nah…
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ate charo pwd b tau magmeet
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galingan u po
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i saw charo played in CSA in grade school… magaling tlaga si charo
teamate sila dati ni CARLA LLAGUNO (dlsu #8) sa CSA… but charo transfered to poveda… magkasama rin sila ni carla llaguno sa RP YOUTH TEAM 
up to college, i still saw her play 
goodluck charo
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I love you charo soriano!
Not the lesbo kind of way, but in an appreciative way. i look forward to be like you. i admire you humility despite your fame. I wish you all the best in life. 
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The best pala talaga ang Adamson player na si Nerissa Bautista,mabait xa sa personal at ndi suplada unlike xa ibang team… i remember ng mag watch kami ng Shakey’s V-league ang susuplada ng kalabanmg team nila…hay naku…tnx ng madami kay Nerissa Bautista at Sang Laguilles…
Kaya ngayon..ADAMSON and ATENEO na ako…go team….
Love q talaga ang mga hits spike ni charo soriano…bagay talaga ang award mo last season ng V-league ang laki ng pinag bago ng game mo..ingat ka lagi charo…
GO ATENEO…and GO ADAMSON…
jhendrew
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for me your the best player that our country has. keep up the good work charo and be the inspiration to others .
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