Michele Theresa Imperial Gumabao (Tagalog: [miˈʃɛl guˈmɐbaʊ]; born September 2, 1992) is a Filipino volleyball player and beauty pageant titleholder.
She is currently signed to the Creamline Cool Smashers of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), and has previously played for teams in the Philippine Super Liga (PSL).
She was named "Best opposite spiker" seven times in her professional career and was the Finals MVP in the 2016 Shakey's V-League Reinforced Conference.
She played collegiate volleyball for the De La Salle Lady Spikers, winning the UAAP title three consecutive times.
[1][2] She studied in School of the Holy Spirit of Quezon City before going to De La Salle University, where she was a consistent Dean's Lister.
In August 2024, Gumabao revealed she is engaged to San Miguel Beermen strength and conditioning coach Aldo Panlilio.
After her eviction from Pinoy Big Brother: All-In on June 22, 2014,[10] Gumabao resumed playing for AirAsia, helping the team to a fourth-place finish in the tournament.
[13] On January 11, 2017, Gumabao announced her departure from the Pocari Sweat franchise following her decision not to renew her contract due to a falling out with the team management.
[15] Gumabao joined Creamline Cool Smashers in March 2018 for the Premier Volleyball League along with Alyssa Valdez, Jia Morado and her former college teammate, Mel Gohing.
[35] On March 17, 2013, she appeared on ABS-CBN's talk show, Gandang Gabi Vice with her teammate, Mika Reyes and two members of their rival school's team, the Lady Eagles, Fille Cainglet and Gretchen Ho.
[55] UniverseCatriona Gray InternationalAhtisa Manalo SupranationalJehza Mae Huelar Grand InternationalEva Psychee Patalinjug IntercontinentalKaren Gallman GlobeMichele Gumabao