Vanie Gandler

In this Philippine name, the family name is Gandler.

Vanie Gandler
Gandler in 2018
Personal information
Full name	Vanessa Gandler
Nickname	Vanie
Nationality	Filipino
Born	(2000-12-05) December 5, 2000 (age 24)
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	60 kg (132 lb)
Spike	290 cm (114 in)
Block	278 cm (109 in)
College / University	Ateneo de Manila University
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter
Current club	Cignal HD Spikers
Number	5
Career
Years Teams 2023–present Cignal HD Spikers
National team
2024–present Philippines
Honours Women's volleyball Representing   Philippines Asian Nations Cup 2025 Hanoi Team 2024 Manila Team SEA V.League 2024 Vĩnh Phúc Leg 1 2024 Nakhon Ratchasima Leg 2

Vanessa "Vanie" Gandler (born December 5, 2000) is a Filipino volleyball player who plays for the Cignal HD Spikers in the Premier Volleyball League. ^[1]

Early life and education

Gandler originates from Muntinlupa. She attended high school at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School and played in its varsity volleyball team. ^[2] She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2023 with a degree in business management. ^[3]

Career

College

Gandler played for the Blue Eagles of the Ateneo de Manila University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). ^[4]

She ended her stint with Ateneo in Season 85, after deciding to sign with the Cignal HD Spikers in 2023. ^[5]

Club

After the conclusion of UAAP Season 85 in 2023, Gandler made herself available to get signed by a club in the Premier Volleyball League. She was signed by the Cignal HD Spikers. ^[6]

Clubs

• Ateneo-Motolite (2018)
• Cignal HD Spikers (2023–present)

Awards

Individual

Year	League	Season/Conference	Award	Ref
					2022	V-League	Collegiate	2nd Best Outside Hitter	[7]

Collegiate

Ateneo Blue Eagles

Year	League	Season/Conference	Title	Ref
					2019	UAAP	81	Champions	[8]
PVL	Collegiate	3rd Place	[9]
2022	UAAP	84	3rd Place	[10]
	V-League	Collegiate	Champions	[7]

Clubs

Year	League	Season/Conference	Club	Title	Ref
						2018	PVL	Open	Ateneo-Motolite	Runner-up	[11]
2023	Invitational	Cignal HD Spikers	3rd place	[12]
	2nd All-Filipino		3rd place	[13]
2024	PNVF		Champions League	Runner-up	[14]
	PVL		Reinforced	3rd place	[15]
			Invitational	Runner-up	[16]

References

1. "Vanie Gandler skips final year to go pro". Inquirer. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
2. "Vanie Gandler reportedly to be named as Ateneo's team captain". Fastbreak. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
3. "New grad Vanie Gandler relishes up-and-down journey with Ateneo". One Sports. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
4. "Vanie Gandler believes Ateneo will regain lost glory". Tiebreaker times. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
5. "Gandler skips final year, joins Cignal HD Spikers". Rappler. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
6. "Vanie Gandler". Onesports. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
7. "Faith Nisperos hailed women's MVP". vleague.ph. November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
8. Isaga, JR (May 18, 2019). "Ateneo breaks UST's heart, reclaims UAAP volleyball crown". Rappler . Retrieved July 16, 2022.
9. Escarlote, Mark (October 12, 2019). "PVL: Lady Falcons reign supreme". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on October 12, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
10. Reyes, Mark Anthony (June 22, 2022). "NU Lady Bulldogs sweep season to end 65 years drought for UAAP volleyball title". Inquirer Sports. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
11. Escarlote, Mark (December 8, 2018). "PVL: Cool Smashers crush Lady Eagles, rule Open Conference". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
12. Agcaoili, Lance (July 30, 2023). "Cignal's Ces Molina crowned 2023 PVL Invitational MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved August 26, 2023.
13. Kennedy, Caacbay (December 16, 2023). "Cignal HD overcomes Chery Tiggo for another PVL bronze". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved December 24, 2023.
14. Garcia, John Mark (February 10, 2024). "Petro Gazz jams Cignal to clinch PNVF Champions League title". Spin.ph . Archived from the original on February 10, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
15. "Cignal fight back to repel PLDT, bags bronze". Premier Volleyball League. September 4, 2024. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
16. "Creamline serves up a 'Grand Slam' finish". Premier Volleyball League. September 12, 2024. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.