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5-Peat MVP! Analain Salvador's volleyball supremacy at the Star Magic All-Star Games

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<p>When the ball is in her court, trust Analain Salvador to make it count. The actress has made her mark not just through the fierce characters she brings to life onscreen—most recently earning praise for her portrayal of Heather Buenavidez in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/lavenderfields" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Lavender Fields</em></u></strong></a>” and headlining the iWant microdrama “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/1/15/iwant-kicks-off-2026-with-new-original-microdrama-runaway-love-0847" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Runaway Love</u></strong></a>” —but also through the same 100-percent, all-out energy she brings to the world of sports. </p><p>Every Star Magic All-Star Games season, we get to see another side of Analain as she swaps scripts for spikes and flexes some serious volleyball skills. And when we say she’s good, we mean 5-peat MVP (Most Valuable Player).  </p><p>Now, with another All-Star Games battle coming her way this Sunday, August 23, let’s look back at how this powerhouse volleybelle spiked her way to five straight MVP titles. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/14/stream-live-action-of-star-magic-all-star-games-2026-via-abs-cbn-youtube-membership-iwant-tickets-1001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Stream live action of Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 via ABS-CBN YouTube membership, iWant tickets</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>The 2019 season was expected to be just a warm-up for a rookie celebrity player, but Analain was already in a league of her own. Then known as Analain Lim, she was a first-timer to the All-Star Games volleyball event, but you wouldn&#x27;t have guessed it from the way she played. With her team, captained by Kim Chiu, looking to recover against Julia Barretto’s squad in the second set, Analain fired off an impressive nine-point streak that turned the tide in their favor. They eventually sealed the championship, while their breakout player capped her debut with the MVP award. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="916" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-q9zwoMR5ic" title="All-Star Games 2019 Highlights" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the All-Star Games finally returned in 2022—and so did Analain, with her competitive spirit still intact. Her thrilling face-off with opposing player Reign Parani became one of the game’s highlights, as both sides went on a fierce tug-of-war for points. But Analain’s leadership and expertise shone through. She was diving for saves and firing off powerful spikes so intensely that she even suffered a leg cramp midway through the third set, only to shake it off and get right back into fighting form. That all-out performance earned her a spot in the Mythical 6 and, of course, her second straight MVP crown. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="916" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SZ1kQb3epcg" title="Star Magic 30th All-Star Games | Highlights" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Two MVP titles later, Analain was ready for another upgrade. In 2023, she took on the role of team captain. And our girl took the assignment seriously, leading her squad to an early first-set domination with reinforcements from volleyball pros Gel Cayuna and Rachel Ann Daquis. She also had a strong cheering section, with cousin Daniel Padilla showing his support from the sidelines and cousin Lella Ford fighting alongside her as a teammate. Captain Analain landed another spot in the Mythical 6, won Best Hitter, and completed an MPV three-peat. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/starmagic/videos/analain-salvador-leads-team-emerges-as-volleyball-mvp-346139" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: All-Star Games 2023: Analain stands out as Volleyball MVP, Mythical 6 and Best Hitter</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="916" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/umfjjWfBp0A" title="Set 2: Star Magic Lady Spikers vs. Star Magic Lady Setters | Star Magic All-Star Games 2023" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Looking extra gorgeous in her yellow jersey, Analain delivered another bright, golden performance in the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/starmagic/articles-photos/the-exciting-face-off-between-star-magics-lady-setters-and-lady-spikers-in-the-all-star-games-2024-16553" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Star Magic All-Star Games 2024</u></strong></a> as she helped lead her team to victory. Analain was hailed Best Receiver and Volleyball MVP for the fourth straight time. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/starmagic/videos/lady-spikers-analain-salvador-hailed-as-mvp-for-star-magic-all-star-games-2024-volleyball-363283" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Lady Spikers’ Analain Salvador hailed as MVP for Star Magic All Star Games 2024 Volleyball</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="916" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vK__g_SZRpg" title="Analain Salvador dominates the court as Volleyball MVP | Star Magic All Star Games 2024" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>And then, during the All-Star Games volleyball event in 2025, Analain&#x27;s team and the opponents refused to give an inch during the deciding set. But when her team, the Lady Spikers, needed one final point, who else would they turn to but their MVP captain? At match point, Analain launched a killer spike that delivered her team&#x27;s winning point. The dramatic hit sealed an epic finish for the Lady Spikers and an even sweeter milestone for Analain, who landed in the Mythical 6 and completed her historic five-peat as Volleyball MVP.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="916" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X3_MeDWd1O4" title="Meet your Women&#x27;s Volleyball MVP and special awardees | Star Magic All-Star Games 2025" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Analain has been sporty since she was a kid, and we could say athleticism runs in the family. Her brother Ashton Salvador is an All-Star Games basketball MVP and a consistent Mythical 5 player, cousin Daniel had his own MVP era on the ASG court as well, while cousin Lella is also an award-winning volleybelle. </p><p>During the 2023 games, commentator and pro volleyball player Rex Intal revealed that he actually trained Analain when she was younger. In high school, she played varsity volleyball for Miriam College and once competed against now-PVL star Bella Belen.</p><p>Catch Analain in action once again as she headlines the Lady Spikers volleyball team at the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 this Sunday, August 23, at the Mall of Asia Arena. The event will also feature an exciting basketball showdown between Team Star Magic and the Thai stars of GMMTV. </p><p>Stream the “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/14/stream-live-action-of-star-magic-all-star-games-2026-via-abs-cbn-youtube-membership-iwant-tickets-1001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>SEAbling Showdown: Star Magic All-Star Games 2026</u></strong></a>” live via ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Membership and iWant Tickets this August 23 at 1 PM for only P79. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>More on this story: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/7/21/watch-killer-spikes-that-rocked-the-volleyball-court-at-star-magic-all-star-games-2025-0117" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>WATCH: Killer spikes that rocked the volleyball court at Star Magic All-Star Games 2025</u></strong></a> </div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/7/20/lady-spikers-rise-as-women-s-volleyball-champion-at-star-magic-all-star-games-2025-1512" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Lady Spikers rise as Women&#x27;s Volleyball Champion at Star Magic-All-Star Games 2025</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/7/23/behind-the-action-off-court-highlights-from-the-star-magic-all-star-games-2025-1258" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Behind the Action: Off-court highlights from the Star Magic All-Star Games 2025</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/starmagic/videos/lady-spikers-analain-salvador-hailed-as-mvp-for-star-magic-all-star-games-2024-volleyball-363283" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Lady Spikers’ Analain Salvador hailed as MVP for Star Magic All Star Games 2024 Volleyball</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/starmagic/videos/analain-salvador-leads-team-emerges-as-volleyball-mvp-346139" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>All-Star Games 2023: Analain stands out as Volleyball MVP, Mythical 6 and Best Hitter</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/starmagic/articles-photos/photos-relive-the-most-thrilling-moments-at-the-star-magic-all-star-games-2023-volleyball-competition-16264" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>PHOTOS: Relive the most thrilling moments at the Star Magic All-Star Games 2023 volleyball competition</u></strong></a></div>

<p>From a standout rookie to an unstoppable court ace, look back at Analain Salvador’s winning journey at the Star Magic All-Star Games.</p>

From a standout rookie to an unstoppable court ace, look back at Analain Salvador’s winning journey at the Star Magic All-Star Games.

5-Peat MVP! Analain Salvador’s volleyball supremacy at the Star Magic All-Star Games

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5-Peat MVP! Analain Salvador’s volleyball supremacy at the Star Magic All-Star Games

Liezel Dela Cruz

Published August 21, 2026 01:27 AM PHT

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Updated August 21, 2026 04:27 AM PHT

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