Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: Alyssa Valdez, the PHENOM of Philippine Volleyball! (Full Episode 471)

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Aired (November 19, 2024): Bago muling sumabak sa court ang Phenom of Philippine Volleyball na si Alyssa Valdez matapos magpahinga dahil sa kanyang knee injury ay sa isang kuwentuhan muna kasama ang King of Talk ang kanyang haharapin! Panoorin ang video.    For more Fast Talk With Boy Abunda Full Episodes, click the link below:    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrattdXLVqpvE8vMq3pOq8qT    Watch the latest episodes of 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’ weekdays at 4:00 PM on GMA Afternoon prime, starring Boy Abunda. #FastTalkwithBoyAbunda    To our Global Pinoys in the U.S., catch your favorite Pinoy shows from GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV, now available on YouTube TV!    Subscribe now for only $14.99 per month. Visit tv.youtube.com for more details.

Transcript

00:00Welcome to Fast Talk with Boy Abner.

00:23And welcome to Fast Talk with Boy Abner.

00:29To everyone watching on Facebook and YouTube, thank you very much.

00:33To everyone listening on DZEW, welcome to the program.

00:39We are happy this afternoon because our guest is very close to my heart.

00:44She is called Phenom of Philippine Volleyball.

00:47Others call her Superstar of Volleyball.

00:52For me, she is simply my heart.

00:55Alyssa Valdes!

01:01How are you?

01:03I'm okay, Tito Boy.

01:05First question, why are you blooming?

01:08Finally, I'm able to play again, Tito Boy.

01:11Yes, after the injury. What happened?

01:13I had a knee injury. It was a bit nagging.

01:18Then I had to take a break for a while.

01:20And now, I'm back after 4 months.

01:22How long?

01:24About 4 months, Tito Boy.

01:26Yes, but look at you.

01:28I mean, it's like we're spinning.

01:30But thank you, Alyssa, for being here.

01:32Thank you, Tito Boy.

01:34Okay, during the Olympics, I told you, I did nothing but watch the volleyball.

01:38All the events, of course.

01:40Gymnastics.

01:42Go ahead.

01:44Pole vault.

01:46Basketball.

01:48But I really play volleyball.

01:50One of the reasons is,

01:52everyone is talking about this Japanese player,

01:55and his name is Ran.

01:57Yes.

02:01Tito Boy.

02:03Did you win?

02:05Yes, Tito Boy.

02:07Really?

02:08Yes.

02:10He's super nice also, Tito Boy.

02:12And he is handsome. He's so good-looking.

02:14He's super good-looking.

02:16Plays well as well.

02:18I think one thing that made our conversation very interactive was because,

02:23back then, during that time, Tito Boy,

02:25he needed to go back to Japan.

02:27And then, he wanted to show his love for all the fans.

02:32Because he didn't finish his games here in Manila.

02:35Okay, but you met.

02:36We've met again, Tito Boy.

02:38Okay, there's a spark.

02:40It's been a while since we've been there.

02:42You know, we've been here for a while.

02:44I've told him everything.

02:46I've asked him to court me.

02:48Everything.

02:50But I'm really happy that you look so good.

02:52Wow, thank you, Tito.

02:54But the first question, where did the phenom come from?

02:56I think, Tito Boy, back in college,

02:59because there are monikers called analysts, commentators.

03:03I think it was Boom Gonzales who called me.

03:06It was Boom.

03:08Phenom.

03:10And then, after that, up until now, that became my moniker.

03:13I'm actually not sure why, but that became the story behind it.

03:17And that became a very strong brand.

03:20Wow.

03:22And congratulations for all the things that you do.

03:24I'm just so proud about you.

03:26Thank you for the candles.

03:28Sure, Tito Boy.

03:30And if you want more, Tito Boy,

03:32Love Enough for Christmas.

03:33I've been doing that since the pandemic, when I was bored.

03:37And then, trying to see what else I can do as not Eliza as a volleyball player.

03:43So, yeah.

03:45We'll talk about it.

03:47But Eliza, the experience of winning and losing.

03:49It's something that you guys experience.

03:52And I'm going to touch on it.

03:54Because I've been watching a lot.

03:56I don't do sports, but I like watching.

03:58Like tennis, for example.

04:00I've been watching the new players.

04:01Alcaraz, Fridge, all of them.

04:04Like volleyball, at a certain point during games, it becomes a mental game.

04:10Yes, that's true.

04:12Really?

04:14That's true, Tito Boy.

04:16Tito Boy, at the end of the day, you've been practicing every single day.

04:18So, technically for me, sports becomes muscle memory in the long run.

04:23But the very crucial and important role of yourself in the sport is your mental capacity,

04:29mental toughness.

04:31How you're going to face every situation.

04:33Because, of course, at the end of the day, Tito Boy, you don't always win.

04:36Or you don't always make the right decisions.

04:39But how can you recover and how can you make up for those incidents?

04:44And talking about recovery, there are incidents, for example, Kulhelat, right?

04:47Yes.

04:48It's a bad day.

04:491-8, for example, the score.

04:51But you guys have a way.

04:53What, as a leader, as a team captain, what do you usually talk about when you're in the last place?

04:59It's really hard for Tito Boy.

05:04Of course, there's a lot of pressure.

05:06You don't do the blame game inside the court.

05:08No, definitely not, Tito Boy.

05:10That's really bad.

05:11Yeah, that's not what we do in the team.

05:13I think one thing we do during the game, we stay focused.

05:16And I think we really meditate.

05:19And we try to make sure, since we've known each other, Tito Boy,

05:22we've been together as a team for probably seven years.

05:25So, we know how to deal with each other.

05:28You're talking about the cool smashers?

05:30Yes, the criminal cool smashers.

05:32So, Tito Boy, we know that he's a bit hot-headed.

05:37You know how to talk to him.

05:39He's a bit quiet.

05:41You know how to comfort him a bit.

05:43So, I think that's an advantage also, if you're a team, that being together,

05:47that's the chemistry.

05:48Yes, the chemistry.

05:50And you really talk to each other.

05:52Unlike other sports, your moves can affect others.

05:58I have a question.

06:00Your hands, you have one of the best services.

06:02I don't know how you do it.

06:04You have a ball here.

06:06I don't know how you do it.

06:08But what does it mean when your hands have marks?

06:10What does it mean?

06:12So, Tito Boy, when you give signs like this,

06:16Like this?

06:18So, the setters normally give that, Tito Boy.

06:21That's what we'll give.

06:23So, in training, we talk to each other.

06:25We have training plays.

06:27It means that when he says this,

06:30this is what our middle hitter, blocker, will give.

06:34And then, next, what I'll give.

06:36So, we have certain plays.

06:38We'll do certain attacks during that situation.

06:41That's what we're given.

06:43Crucial point, and you're doing the service.

06:45What goes on in your mind?

06:46Oh, wow.

06:48It's hard, right?

06:50Honestly, there are a lot of instances.

06:52Do you pray?

06:54Yes, I do.

06:56I blow the ball.

06:58Just to make sure that I'll be the one serving.

07:01And then, I just have to put it in

07:03and make sure that I follow the instruction of the coaches.

07:06Because our coaches will give advice on who we'll target.

07:10So, it's like a blow.

07:12Can I have the other ball, please?

07:14Tito Boy, this is it.

07:16I will look at my target, Tito Boy.

07:18For example, I'll target you.

07:20He'll look at you.

07:22Target locked.

07:24What do you call that?

07:26Target locked.

07:28That's the target.

07:30So, I make sure that since that's what's in my mind,

07:32my muscle should always follow.

07:35So, that's how I do it.

07:38I know your leadership style as a team captain.

07:41Wow.

07:43As a team captain, Tito Boy, I would say I'm very chill.

07:46Okay.

07:48Because I let everyone just be themselves.

07:50But it's hard to realize.

07:52They are very, very strong characters.

07:54Yes, yes.

07:56Opinionated.

07:58That's true.

08:00They have points of views.

08:02Yes.

08:03So, how do you balance all of this?

08:05But I think at the end of the day,

08:07if you earn the respect of everyone,

08:09I think there's a common denominator

08:11and you'll have a compromise with each other, Tito Boy.

08:13Okay.

08:14But maybe,

08:16there are veterans in the team

08:18who understand each other.

08:20How do you handle the supportive fans?

08:23I mean, you have some of the most supportive fans.

08:25But how do you handle controlling fans?

08:27Oh, wow.

08:29Honestly,

08:31Tito Boy, actually, I'm not sure

08:33if there are controlling fans on my end.

08:35But I would say very passionate fans.

08:37But they're very…

08:39What is the difference?

08:41What's the difference between passionate fans

08:42and controlling fans?

08:44I think passionate fans…

08:46Because as a fan, I'm very controlling.

08:48Although, I don't let them get to where I want them to be.

08:50I want them to wear what I want them to wear.

08:52I want them to have my hair.

08:54As a controlling fan.

08:56Actually, Tito Boy,

08:58I don't have that experience.

09:00Passionate fans in such a way that

09:02they just really want to show their support.

09:04So, they'll go,

09:06even if they're in a different place,

09:08they'll travel all the way to a different place

09:10to watch our games.

09:12Tito Boy, I don't have a lot of talent.

09:14I think I'll just play volleyball.

09:16No, you're not…

09:18You don't like it?

09:20Hosting.

09:22Of course, you can host.

09:24Tito Boy, if you need someone to co-host,

09:26I will be there.

09:28Yes, I will remember that.

09:30And to the fans,

09:32my friends,

09:34who are shipping Eliza with Luigi,

09:36I'm not courting him.

09:38I'm the one who said it.

09:40I'm not courting Luigi.

09:42We've been very good friends

09:44from way back,

09:46and we've been old friends.

09:48But Luigi, what are you doing?

09:50Anyway, let's do fast talk.

09:52But,

09:54I'm sorry, I'm a big fan of Ran.

09:56Yes, Ran.

09:58Yes.

10:00I'm a big fan of Ran.

10:02He's the Japanese volleyball player

10:04who really makes the world go crazy.

10:06Let's do fast talk.

10:08Okay, Astig Mahinhin.

10:10Mahinhin.

10:12Brain or heart?

10:14Brain.

10:16Heart or ball?

10:18Heart.

10:20You're bowling or you're bowling?

10:23I'm playing volleyball, Tito Boy.

10:25You're good at bowling?

10:30As a volleyball player, I'm good at bowling.

10:32Basketball player or volleyball player?

10:34Volleyball player.

10:36Athenista or lazalista?

10:38Athenista.

10:40Athenista, Tito Boy.

10:42Athlete or son of an athlete?

10:45Athlete.

10:48I don't know.

10:50Mario or Luigi?

10:52Ran Takahashi.

10:57Back to court or front line?

11:01Back to court.

11:03Cross court or down the line?

11:05Cross court.

11:07Where are you better at blocking?

11:09In court or social media?

11:10In court.

11:12Where are you better at serving?

11:14In court or social media?

11:16Social media.

11:18Guilty or not guilty?

11:20Thinking of retiring from volleyball?

11:22Guilty.

11:24Guilty or not guilty?

11:26First move on a man?

11:28Not guilty.

11:30Guilty or not guilty?

11:32First break?

11:35Not guilty.

11:37Guilty or not guilty?

11:38Guilty or not guilty?

11:40Not guilty.

11:42Guilty or not guilty?

11:44First move on a man?

11:46Guilty.

11:48Guilty or not guilty?

11:50There's someone who's in love right now.

11:53Takahashi.

11:55Guilty.

11:57Braver or bolder?

11:59Braver.

12:01Hotter or wiser?

12:03Wiser.

12:05Love or career?

12:07Lights.

12:10Twinkling lights.

12:12Happiness or chocolates?

12:14I prefer ice cream.

12:16Best time for ice cream?

12:19Anytime.

12:23Now I am finally ready to...

12:27Reinvent myself.

12:31What does that mean?

12:34And then, what is life after volleyball?

12:38Usually, at what age does a player retire?

12:41These are the answers to the return of Fast Talk with Boy Abul.

12:51We're back on the show.

12:53We're still here with Eliza Valdez,

12:56the superstar of my life, of volleyball,

13:00the phenom herself.

13:01You were saying that you wanted to reinvent.

13:04What does that mean?

13:06I'm trying to embrace the growth that's happening to me.

13:10At the end of the day,

13:12I'm thinking of planning for the future.

13:16What else can I do?

13:18Now I'm trying other things.

13:20Hosting, news anchors, and other stuff.

13:23You can do them.

13:25You can anchor, you can host.

13:27Tell us what we can do and we will help.

13:29Wow, thank you, Tito Boy.

13:31Because you can.

13:33You have a sense of clarity.

13:35That's very important in hosting.

13:37And many other things.

13:39Don't stop your candle business.

13:41Yes, exactly, Tito Boy.

13:43Trying to divert also and explore the business side of things.

13:47I want you to tell me off-cam.

13:49Tito Boy, a large part of that is I don't know.

13:52I told Eliza, not knowing is good.

13:55The power of not knowing is a first step

13:59to knowing.

14:01And that's exciting.

14:03What is the retirement age of volleyball players?

14:06As of now, Tito Boy, in the Philippines,

14:08we don't have many bases.

14:10No bases, that's right.

14:12In a way, there aren't many women's sports that are professionalized.

14:16But I feel like I'm getting closer, Tito Boy.

14:20At the end of the day,

14:22I've been playing for the past 20 years already.

14:26I want to learn more.

14:27Most especially after my injury, Tito Boy.

14:30But I don't take it out of my mind that,

14:34in reality, my playing time will end.

14:37Of course.

14:39The one immutable law in the business,

14:41as we say, nothing lasts forever.

14:44In your industry, in our industry.

14:47What's next? Eliza answered.

14:49But my dream is to hold this and walk.

14:52Walk?

14:54Walk?

14:57You laughed there.

14:59Tito Boy, it's up to you.

15:01But are you thinking about it?

15:03One day, I'm going to get married. At what age?

15:05Right now, I'm actually staying in the present, Tito Boy.

15:08Whatever comes, I mean, I'm ready.

15:11I feel like I'm ready.

15:13So, Tito Boy, thank you very much.

15:15And it suits you, right?

15:17It suits you, Tito Boy.

15:19Just walk, right?

15:20Tito Boy, let's walk together.

15:22Eliza, thank you very much.

15:24Thank you, Tito Boy.

15:26You have my love and respect.

15:28Thank you very much.

15:30Thank you, Tito Boy.

15:32God bless you always, okay?

15:34And if, Fran, if you're watching in Japan,

15:37We'll be there.

15:39We will talk, right?

15:41Thank you very much.

15:43We're looking forward to your continued support

15:45to your homes and hearts every day.

15:47And be kind.

15:48Be kind.

15:50Be not type proud.

15:52Hashtag, say thank you.

15:54Do one good thing a day

15:56and make this world a better place.

15:58Good bye for now and God bless.

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