Summary
John Ervic Manalo Vijandre (born January 26, 1986) is a Filipino professional basketball player, actor, model, and politician. As a basketball player, he plays for the Marikina Shoemasters of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). As a politician, he serves as a councilor of San Juan, Metro Manila from its first district since 2022.
Ervic Vijandre | |
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| Member of the San Juan City Council from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Ervic Manalo Vijandre January 26, 1986 Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | PDP–Laban (2021–present) Makabagong San Juan (local party) |
| Other political affiliations | Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig (2013) |
| Height | 1.93m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Occupation |
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| Basketball career | |
| No. 30 – Marikina Shoemasters | |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | MPBL |
| Personal information | |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | De La Salle University |
| PBA draft | 2013: 3rd round, 29th overall pick |
| Selected by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2012 | Erase Placenta |
| 2012–2013; 2015–2016 | Wang's Basketball Couriers |
| 2018–2022 | GenSan Warriors |
| 2022–present | Marikina Shoemasters |
Filmography edit
Television edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Pey | Regal Films |
| Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Dante | GMA Films | |
| 2012 | My Cactus Heart | Romeo | Skylight Films and Star Cinema |
| The Mommy Returns | Rodel | Regal Films | |
| The Reunion | Edilberto | Star Cinema | |
| 2022 | The Buy Bust Queen | Aldrin Dimaano | Pinoyflix Films Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency |
Basketball career edit
Vijandre played for Wang's Basketball Couriers of the PBA D-League in 2012. His career high was 22 points. He was drafted by Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in 2013 in the second round as the 29th pick, but was later waived.
Vijandre played for the Congress-LGU Legislators and LGU Vanguards in the UNTV Cup as a celebrity guest player.
Vijandre played for the GenSan Warriors in the MPBL in 2018 as a celebrity basketball player.
Political career edit
Vijandre's first political venture was in 2013 when he ran for a seat in Taguig city council. He joined the local party Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig and included in then-mayoral candidate Rica Tiñga's ticket for the city's first district.[1] However, he lost when he got the 10th place in the official count. (Taguig's city council is composed of 8 members per district)
In the 2022 elections, Vijandre decided to run again for a seat in the city council, this time, in San Juan. He joined PDP-Laban and included in Mayor Francis Zamora's Makabagong San Juan ticket. He managed to get the 5th place in the official count and proclaimed as councilor-elect for the city's 1st district.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Aubrey (Miles) to help in Ervic's (Vijandre) candidacy". Abante (in Filipino). Archived from the original on 2016-02-03. Retrieved 2013-02-06.
- ^ "Mayor Zamora, Team Makabagong San Juan win in 15-0 sweep". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
External links edit
- www.realitytv.nfo.ph/ervic-vijandre-biography-profile-and-picture
- Ervic Vijandre at IMDb