Bernie Fabiosa

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Bernard Fabiosa
Personal information
Born (1954-07-23) July 23, 1954 (age 68)
Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
College University of San Jose–Recoletos
PBA draft 1975 / Elevated
Selected by the Crispa Redmanizers
Playing career1975–1991
Position Point guard
Number15
Career history
1974–1984 Crispa Redmanizers
1985–1986 Shell Azodrin/Shell Helix/Formula Shell
1987–1989 Great Taste/Presto Tivolis
1990 Purefoods Hotdogs
1991 Diet Sarsi/Swift Mighty Meaties
Career highlights and awards
  • Mythical Ten (1984)
  • 25 Greatest Players of the PBA
  • 5,000 Points
  • 2,000 Assists
  • 1,000 Steals
  • Top 25: Assists Average
  • Top 25: Free Throw Percentage
  • Season Champion: Total Assists
  • 7x Season Champion: Total Steals

Bernie Fabiosa (born July 23, 1954) is a retired Filipino professional basketball player and actor. He spent most of his playing days with the Crispa Redmanizers in the PBA. [1] During his heyday, he is tops in career steals, earning for himself the monicker The Sultan of Swipe.

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Playing career

Fabiosa played 17 seasons in the PBA from 1975 to 1991. In 1981, he led the league in assists, tallying 8.4 points, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals across his name. He also led the league in steals for seven seasons. [2]

Bernie remained as one of Crispa's starters and kept his place as the Redmanizers' top assist man. When Crispa disbanded at the end of the 1984 PBA season, he was acquired by newcomer Shell Azodrin. He played two seasons for Shell before being traded and reunited with Crispa's old pals and former coach Baby Dalupan at Great Taste.

A dislocated shoulder caused by a nasty fall midway through the 1988 PBA season drastically affected his marketability. [3] He had no takers when the 1989 season opened and Bernie played briefly for Crispa 400 in the PABL before being recalled by his former team Presto Tivoli. Fabiosa's comeback was unsuccessful as he suited up for only five games during the season.

In 1990, the Purefoods Hotdogs signed him up as coach Baby Dalupan believes he could still get some mileage from the veteran and one of the six remaining pioneers of the league. The following year, he suited up for Diet Sarsi and played 22 games in the All-Filipino Conference before retiring for good.

He finished his career with 6,597 points, 2,853 assists and 1,235 steals in 788 games. He converted 1,414/1,876 FTs for a career average of 75.4%. He is ranked No. 3 in all-time steals behind only Johnny Abarrientos and Ramon Fernandez.

In 2000, he was inducted to the all-time PBA 25th anniversary team.

Retirement and later career

After his playing days were over, Fabiosa dabbled into acting together with former Crispa teammate Atoy Co, where he took minor supporting roles in action movies.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Source: Bernard Fabiosa - IMDb [4]

YearTitleRole
1990 May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi As Himself
1992 Lucio Margallo Alex's men
1993 Masahol Pa sa Hayop Private Osco
1994 Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape As Himself
Ka Hector captured soldier
Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo -
1995 Dog Tag: Katarungan sa Aking Kamay Sgt. Carragua
1996 Isa, Dalawa, Takbo Totoy's men
1997 Matrikula Coach (as himself)
Bobby Barbers: Parak Ike
1998 Berdugo Syndicate man
Ang Erpat kong Astig Bernie (as himself)
2000 Sagot Kita: Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa Van Driver

Personal life

Fabiosa was previously married to former beauty queen Marilyn Manansala, with whom he has two children, Magnolia and Byron. He was also in a relationship with singer Malu Barry, [5] with whom he has a child named Bernice.

Among his friends, he considered Philip Cesar and Atoy Co as his bestfriends. They called themselves PBA back in the old times, which stands for Philip, Bernard and Atoy.

He migrated to the United States in 2005 and now lives in Northridge in the northern California valley with his wife, Dr. Almi Valenzuela, a dentist. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Gilbert, Dave; S. Gaviola (March 7, 1996). "The Big J". Manila Standard. p. 26B. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
  2. ↑ Salazar, Syd. "100 BEST CAREERS IN THE PBA (FULL EDITION) ~ Get Sydrified". www.sydrified.org. Syd Salazar. Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Fabiosa's injury hurts Great Taste bid". Manila Standard.
  4. ↑ "Bernard Fabiosa - IMDb".
  5. ↑ Villasanta, Boy (January 12, 2009). "Malu Barry finds new love after split". www.abs-cbnnews.com. abs-cbnNEWS.com. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
  6. ↑ Henson, Joaquin. "Fabiosa surprised by nomination". www.philstar.com. Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
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