Who was Boybits Victoria? Wiki, Age, Wife, Kids, Death Cause, Parents, Height, Biography & More |

Boybits Victoria (Real Name: ‘Emmanuel “Boybits” Victoria Jr.‘, born 10 May 1972 – died 1 March 2023, Aged: 50 Years) was a famous Filipino basketball player, PBA champion, media face, athlete, and entrepreneur from Taguig, Philippines. This professional basketball player was one of the greatest players of his time and had a successful career in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Not only this, but he also played various basketball matches and championships. Not only this, but he also worked as a basketball coach. In the 1994 PBA Draft, the Swift Mighty Meaties selected Victoria, a San Beda player, in the third round.

Boybits almost won the 1995 PBA Grand Slam as a young, promising point guard for the Sunkist Orange Juicers. Before Victoria joined the PBA and won Rookie of the Year in 1994, he played for the San Beda Red Lions in college. He also appeared in lots of interviews. In this article, we provide you the information about Boybits Victoria.

About PBA Champion, Boybits Victoria

Boybits Victoria was a famous Filipino basketball player and athlete. He was the PBA champion. Apart from this, Victoria has also played for many basketball teams. Apart from this, Boybits was a successful individual and professional throughout his life, having a positive influence on those he met.

Boybits was regarded as one of the greatest players of his time and had a successful career in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was selected ahead of reliable forwards Noli Locsin and Rey Evangelista, as well as talented players like Poch Juinio and Vince Hizon, in a stellar group.

Under coach Yeng Guiao’s guidance, Boybits nevertheless rose to the occasion and won the 1994 Rookie of the Year plum. Not only this but Boybits is also a basketball coach. He earned huge fame in the sports industry. Unfortunately, this talented basketball player died at the age of 50 on 1st March 2023.

Wiki / Bio

Full Real Name	Emmanuel “Boybits” Victoria Jr.
Famous Name	Boybits Victoria.
Date of Birth	10 May 1972 (Wednesday).
Age (as of 2022)	50 years old.
Place of Birth	Taguig, Philippines.
Profession	Basketball Player, PBA Champion, Media Face, Athlete, and Entrepreneur.
Net worth	USD 1-2 Million (approx.).
Zodiac Sign	Taurus.
Education	Graduate.
School/College	San Beda College Mendiola.

Early Life, Biography & Education

After researching a lot, we found that Boybits took birth on Wednesday, May 10, 1972, in Taguig, Philippines. He was a Christian and his ethnic background was mixed of Asian descent. Talking about his age then, Boybits was 50 years old at the time of his death on 1st March 2023.

His full real name is Emmanuel “Boybits” Victoria Jr. Boybits was interested in sports since childhood. He also played various basketball matches in his high school days. After seeing his Facebook profile, we came to know that Victoria attended San Beda College Mendiola for his higher education. Later, he began focusing on his professional sports career.

Who is Boybits Victoria’s Wife?

Boybits Victoria was a married man. He was living a happy married life with his wife named Cielo Velasquez Aquino in Manila. As per the sources, Cielo Velasquez Aquino and Boybits were together for a long-time. However, their exact wedding date is not available. He also shared lots of images with his wife on social media.

After seeing his wife’s Facebook profile, we found that Cielo Velasquez Aquino works as a Project Lead for Luxury Brand – Customer Service Group at Federal Land, Inc. Not only this, but Cielo is also a former Customer Relations Department Head at ACM Homes. Talking about his kids then, Boybits is the father of two children including a son and a daughter.

Let me tell you that, his son Nathan Victoria is a basketball player. On the other hand, his daughter’s name is Ciaz Victoria. He was very close to his kids and loved to spend time with them. After his death, his daughter shared an emotional post and said:-

to my dad, partner-in-crime, confidant, and my best friend in the world. to be frank, there isn’t enough time or energy in the world to prepare me for something like this. no child would want to lose their parent. genuinely, though I know we promised to be in each other’s lives forever, i thought i’d have another 20-30 more years with you. parang last year lang, inaasar pa kita na you’ve just turned the golden 50 and you’re nearing the senior years. so, imagine my shock that those 20-30 years have immediately shortened to less than a year.”

Personal Details & Kids

Marital Status	Married.
Wife	Cielo Velasquez Aquino.
Relationship Status	Committed.
Girlfriend	Cielo Velasquez Aquino.
Son	Nathan Victoria.
Daughter	Ciaz Victoria.

How did Boybits Victoria die? Heart Attack

According to GMA Network, famous PBA Champion, Boybits Victoria died at the age of 50. The news of his death was confirmed by his brother Bing. As per GMA, Boybits died due to a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction) on 1st March 2023. He breathed last at San Juan De Dios Manila. His wife Cielo Velasquez Aquino shared a post and said his funeral will be open to the public.

For those who would want to pay their respects to Boybits Victoria, the viewing will be at Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Sucat from March 2, Thursday 10am to March 5, Sunday 10am. His cremation will be on March 5, Sunday at 11am also to be held at Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Sucat.”

Cause of Death	Heart Attack (acute myocardial infarction).
Date of Death	1 March 2023 (Wednesday).
Place of Death	San Juan De Dios Manila.
Age at the time of death	50 years old.

Who are Boybits Victoria’s Parents?

As per the sources, Boybits Victoria was part of a well-settled joint family. His real birth name is Emmanuel “Boybits” Victoria Jr. He grew up along with his 9 siblings. Talking about his parents then, Boybits’s father Mr. Victoria is a businessman.

On the other hand, his mother is a homemaker. After researching a lot, we found that Bing N Phen Victoria is his brother. Boybits was also very close to his family. He also uploaded some images of his family members on social media. His exact family details will update very soon.

Family, Nationality & Ethnicity

Parents	Father:– Mr. Victoria. Mother:- Mrs. Victoria.
Brother	Bing N Phen Victoria.
Sister	Will Update.
Nationality	Filipino.
Religion	Christian.
Ethnicity	Mixed (Asian).

Body Stats

Height: 5 feet 10 inches (approx.).

Weight: 70 Kilograms (approx.).

Hair Color: Black.

Eyes Color: Black.

PBA Career

Boybits Victoria was a professional basketball player and athlete. He also served the position of a basketball coach. According to One Sport, Boybits was selected by Swift third in the 1994 PBA draft. He won the Rookie of the Year award right away and outperformed the top two picks, Noli Locsin and Rey Evangelista. In 1994 and 1995, he was selected to the Mythical Second Team, where he demonstrated his abilities on the court.

As Olsen Racela’s backup with San Miguel, Victoria won five more championships before retiring from professional basketball in 2003. He decided to continue his involvement in the sport through coaching after his successful professional basketball career. However, broadcasting eventually became his new passion.

He became a panelist for the PBA’s radio and television coverage thanks to his extensive knowledge of the sport. Not only this but Boybits was asked to fill in for Olsen Racela, the top ball handler for the San Miguel Beermen when he was traded to them before the new millennium. From 1999 to 2001, Boybits won five more titles as a result of his accepting his new role. He also worked as a basketball coach.

Boybits Victoria Net worth

Boybits Victoria earned huge fame in the industry. He also collaborated with many sports brands. Besides this, he also worked with many Philippines basketball brands. He earned a good income from his professional basketball career. His estimated net worth is around $1-2 million (approx.).

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Facts About Boybits Victoria

Boybits’s real birth name is Emmanuel “Boybits” Victoria Jr.
He also battled Guillain-Barré Syndrome in 2018, a rare condition from which he later recovered, in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves.
Boybits and the great Johnny Abarrientos shared a stage at the same time.
Victoria was able to perform admirably against one of the best players to ever step foot on a PBA floor.
Boybits loved to travel to different cities with his family.
He also taught basketball skills to his son.

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