Chris Tiu

Christopher John Alandy-Dy Tiu (born July 15, 1985) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles with whom he won the UAAP title in 2008. He went on to play his entire professional career for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), winning the Commissioner's Cup in 2016. He also played for the Philippine national basketball team and was captain of the roster that competed in the 2011 FIBA Asia Championship. Outside basketball, he is a TV host, model, politician, and businessman. He now hosts the television show iBilib on GMA.

Chris Tiu
Tiu with the Philippine national team in 2012
Personal information
Born (1985-07-15) July 15, 1985
San Juan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolXavier School
CollegeAteneo de Manila University (2003–2004, 2006–2008)
PBA draft2012: 1st round, 7th overall pick
Selected by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Playing career2012–2018
PositionPoint guard
Career history
2012–2018Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Career highlights and awards
  • PBA champion (2016 Commissioner's)
  • PBA All-Rookie Team (2013)
  • PBA All-Star Three-point champion (2013)
  • UAAP Seniors champion (2008)
  • 2× UAAP Mythical Five (2007, 2008)
  • PCCL champion (2007)
  • Nike Summer League champion (2008)
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
Southeast Asia Basketball Association
2011 SEABATeam
Southeast Asian Games
2011 JakartaTeam
William Jones Cup
2011 Taipei Team
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