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EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Constantino gets candid on basketball roots amid ‘Player of the Game’ nod: ‘It’s in my blood’

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Jemuel Tandoc

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<p>Model-turned-actor Anthony Constantino showed off his basketball skills at the recently concluded <em>Bida sa Arena</em> in Manila, where he joined Team Sparkle headed.</p><p>Despite falling short against Gerald Anderson’s Team Th3rd Floor with a close 96–89 finish, Anthony still stood out on the court and was eventually named Player of the Game.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779004793102NEW THUMB - 2026-05-17T160155.957.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>In an exclusive interview with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong>, Anthony shared the mindset he carried heading into the celebrity basketball event, revealing how deeply connected he has always been to the sport.</p><p>“Honestly guys, I&#x27;m super locked in mentally, physically, and I&#x27;m just ready to play the game. I&#x27;ve been playing basketball my whole entire life, so I guess you could say it&#x27;s in my blood, and I don&#x27;t know, I&#x27;m just excited to play,” he expressed.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-26" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DX6bNhtEewo/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=754&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A26%2C%22os%22%3A27052742.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="876" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-26" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>He also shared how basketball has been part of his life for a long time, revealing that he played varsity during high school and even continued playing for a year in college.</p><p>“I played varsity in high school, a year of college as well. So I&#x27;ve been playing with my whole entire life, guys. So it&#x27;s really something that&#x27;s a part of me. I guess you could say a part of my identity for sure,” he revealed.</p><p>Anthony’s basketball roots were also evident throughout the fast paced celebrity game, consistently delivering crucial points for his team and showing confidence on the court.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-24" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX6Y_npFB6S/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=754&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A24%2C%22os%22%3A27024723.60000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="834" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-24" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The model actor even went viral after pulling off a long range hail mary shot at the buzzer to close the third quarter, drawing loud reactions from the crowd inside the arena.</p><p>Anthony was also named part of the Mythical 5 alongside fellow Team Sparkle players Prince Carlos and Andrei Paras, who also delivered standout performances during the celebrity match. Completing the Mythical 5 lineup were Team Th3rd Floor’s Argel Saycon and Emilio Daez.</p><p>Meanwhile, <em>Bida sa Arena</em> is set to return with another star-studded celebrity basketball game happening in Cebu this September.</p>

<p>Model-turned-actor Anthony Constantino shares more about his basketball roots amid being named Player of the Game at the recently concluded Bida sa Arena, opening up about how the sport has always been a huge part of his life and identity.</p>

Model-turned-actor Anthony Constantino shares more about his basketball roots amid being named Player of the Game at the recently concluded Bida sa Arena, opening up about how the sport has always been a huge part of his life and identity.

EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Constantino gets candid on basketball roots amid ‘Player of the Game’ nod: ‘It’s in my blood’

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EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Constantino gets candid on basketball roots amid ‘Player of the Game’ nod: ‘It’s in my blood’

Jemuel Tandoc,

Push Team,

Published May 17, 2026 04:00 PM PHT

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Updated May 17, 2026 04:01 PM PHT

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