Luis Gabriel Moreno Explained

Luis Gabriel Moreno
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Luis Gabriel Magdayao Moreno (in Tagalog pronounced as /mɐɡˈdɐjaʊ mɔˈɾɛ.nɔ/; born May 28, 1998) is a Filipino archer later actor who competed for the Philippines at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. Competing with Li Jiaman of China, Moreno is the first representative of the Philippines to clinch a gold medal for a Mixed-NOC team in the Summer Youth Olympics.

Career

Early years

Moreno picked up archery when he was six years old.[1] He later went on to compete in the 2013 Palarong Pambansa in Dumaguete. He clinched 5 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze in his debut at the national student-athlete competition.[2]

Summer Youth Olympics

Moreno represented the Philippines at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics in China also serving as the flag bearer for his country in the parade of nations. Together with Li Jiaman of China, he won a gold medal at the mixed international team event.[3] [4] [5]

Southeast Asian Games

Along with Florante Matan and Mark Javier, Moreno won over Vietnam to clinch the bronze medal in the men's recurve team event of the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[6]

Personal life

Moreno was a student at La Salle Green Hills. He is the grandson of television host German Moreno and is the nephew of actresses Shaina Magdayao and Vina Morales.[2]

Filmography

Year Program Role Network
2021 Regal Studio Presents

The Signs

Patrick GMA Network
2022 Family Feud Himself

Honors

Moreno was given a citation at the 2015 PSA Annual Awards by the Philippine Sportswriters Association for his feat in 2014.[7] He was also given a sports achievement award by the De La Salle Alumni Association in 2021.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Dalupang . Denison Rey . SEAG bronze medalist Moreno stresses archery a 'mental' sport . July 7, 2021 . The Philippine Star . September 13, 2017.
  2. News: Jugado. Michael Angelo. On target: Kuya Germs' grandson is top Palaro archer. April 28, 2014. Rappler. August 25, 2013.
  3. News: Archer Gab Moreno nails first-ever Philippines gold in Youth Olympic Games. August 25, 2014. GMA News Online. August 24, 2014.
  4. News: Archer Moreno teams up with China ace to win first-ever Youth Olympics gold for Philippines. August 25, 2014. Sports Interactive Network Philippines. August 24, 2014.
  5. Web site: Moreno and Li overcome hurdles to win archery mixed team gold. Olympic.org. August 26, 2014.
  6. News: PH bags more gold medals . July 7, 2021 . The Manila Times . August 22, 2017 . en.
  7. Web site: Past, present sports stars converge for PSA Awards. . February 16, 2015 . February 15, 2015 . Giongco, Mark.
  8. News: John Vic De Guzman, Teng, Gumabao among DLSU alumni's sports awardees . July 7, 2021 . GMA News Online . April 22, 2021 . en.