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Atoy Co

Fortunato "Atoy" Gan Co Jr. (born October 15, 1951) is a Filipino former basketball player and coach who played 13 seasons in the Philippine Basketball Association, mostly with Crispa Redmanizers. Nicknamed "The Fortune Cookie" (a pun on his name and ethnicity) during his playing days, he was notable for his trademark turnaround fadeaway jump shot.[1] He is also a former politician and actor.

Atoy Co
Co in 2010
Member of the
Pasig City Council
from the 1st district
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30 2007
Personal details
Born (1951-10-15) October 15, 1951 (age 72)
Pasig, Rizal, Philippines
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight168 lb (76 kg)
Career information
CollegeMapúa Institute of Technology
Playing career1975–1988
PositionShooting guard / point guard
Coaching career1989–1991, 2012–present
Career history
As player:
1972–1984Crispa Redmanizers
1985–1986Manila Beer Brewmasters
1987–1988Great Taste/Presto Ice Cream
As coach:
1989–1991Crispa 400
2012–2018Mapúa Cardinals
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As head coach:

As commissioner:

  • 1st commissioner of the UNTV Cup (2013–present)

Collegiate and amateur career edit

Co joined the Mapúa Cardinals in 1970 and played for the Mapúa team for three years. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) during his first two years.[2] He also brought his wares with the old Crispa team in the MICAA.

Professional career edit

Co first played in the PBA on April 22, 1975, scoring 34 points and leading Crispa to a 113-102 win over CFC, the team's first victory after starting the season with three straight defeats.

During his PBA stint, he played for the two-time grand slam champion Crispa Redmanizers from 1975 to 1984, with him as one of the team's top scorers. In 1976, he received the All-Filipino Sports Award for Basketball.

Post-PBA career edit

Acting career edit

Co ventured into television and films after his playing days were over, first as a co-host for the noontime show Student Canteen over at RPN (now Solar TV), and started alongside action stars like Phillip Salvador in films such as Delima Gang in 1989. He made a career mostly out of playing supporting roles in films and television series.

Politics and other interests edit

Co became a politician when he served as a long-time city councilor of Pasig from 1998 to 2007.[3] In 2010, he ran again as councilor and was successful in his reelection bid.[4]

He also operated a sports bar named Atoy's at Metrowalk, Pasig.[5]

Coaching career edit

In 1989, Co became the coach of the Crispa 400 in the PABL, leading the team to two titles in 1990 and 1991.

He served as the head coach of his alma mater, the Mapúa Cardinals, from 2012 to 2018.[6][7]

Commissioning career edit

In 2013, Co became the first commissioner of the UNTV Cup, which is the first charity basketball league dedicated for public servants in the Philippines, an original concept by "Mr. Public Service" Daniel Razon.[8]

Coaching record edit

Collegiate record edit

Season Team Eliminations Playoffs
W L PCT Finish PG W L PCT Results
2013 MIT 2 16 .111 10th Did not qualify.
2014 MIT 4 14 .111 10th Did not qualify.
2015 MIT 12 6 .667 3rd 3 2 1 .667 Lost to Letran in the Semifinals.
2016 MIT 12 6 .667 3rd 1 0 1 .000 Lost to Arellano in the Semifinals.
2017 MIT 3 15 .167 10th Did not qualify.
2018 MIT 6 12 .333 7th Did not qualify.
Totals 39 69 .361 4 2 2 .500 0 championships

Filmography edit

Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s).
1988 Bobo Cop
1989 Delima Gang
1991 Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo Jun
1992 Boy Recto Damian Mendiola
2010 My Amnesia Girl Tatay Diego

References edit

  1. ^ Velasco, Bill. "Atoy's stories". www.philstar.com. Philippine Star. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  2. ^ "Atoy Co is Mapúa Cardinals' new head coach". mapua.edu.ph/. Mapua Institute of Technology. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  3. ^ Gorospe, Marjorie. . www.inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 5, 2015.
  4. ^ Joble, Rey. "Guiao, 5 other sports celebs headed for victory in political bids". www.gmanetwork.com. GMA News. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  5. ^ Henson, Joaquin. "Atoy rebuilds Mapua for future". www.philstar.com. Philippine Star. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  6. ^ Payo, Jasmine. "Cards set to name Atoy Co as mentor". www.inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  7. ^ "NCAA: Mapua moving on from head coach Atoy Co". ABS-CBN News. November 9, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  8. ^ "UNTV Cup Season 6 kicks off". UNTVweb.com. September 12, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2018.

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In this Philippine name the middle name or maternal family name is Gan and the surname or paternal family name is Co Fortunato Atoy Gan Co Jr born October 15 1951 is a Filipino former basketball player and coach who played 13 seasons in the Philippine Basketball Association mostly with Crispa Redmanizers Nicknamed The Fortune Cookie a pun on his name and ethnicity during his playing days he was notable for his trademark turnaround fadeaway jump shot 1 He is also a former politician and actor Atoy CoCo in 2010Member of the Pasig City Council from the 1st districtIn office June 30 1998 June 30 2007Personal detailsBorn 1951 10 15 October 15 1951 age 72 Pasig Rizal PhilippinesBasketball careerPersonal informationListed height6 ft 2 in 1 88 m Listed weight168 lb 76 kg Career informationCollegeMapua Institute of TechnologyPlaying career1975 1988PositionShooting guard point guardCoaching career1989 1991 2012 presentCareer historyAs player 1972 1984Crispa Redmanizers1985 1986Manila Beer Brewmasters1987 1988Great Taste Presto Ice CreamAs coach 1989 1991Crispa 4002012 2018Mapua CardinalsCareer highlights and awardsAs player 15 PBA champion PBA Most Valuable Player 1979 PBA Hall of Fame Class of 2005 PBA s 25 Greatest Players 9 PBA Mythical First Team 1975 1977 1979 1984 As head coach 2 PBL champion 1990 PBL Challenge Cup 1991 PBL Maharlika Cup As commissioner 1st commissioner of the UNTV Cup 2013 present Contents 1 Collegiate and amateur career 2 Professional career 3 Post PBA career 3 1 Acting career 3 2 Politics and other interests 3 3 Coaching career 3 4 Commissioning career 4 Coaching record 4 1 Collegiate record 5 Filmography 6 ReferencesCollegiate and amateur career editCo joined the Mapua Cardinals in 1970 and played for the Mapua team for three years He was named the Most Valuable Player MVP during his first two years 2 He also brought his wares with the old Crispa team in the MICAA Professional career editCo first played in the PBA on April 22 1975 scoring 34 points and leading Crispa to a 113 102 win over CFC the team s first victory after starting the season with three straight defeats During his PBA stint he played for the two time grand slam champion Crispa Redmanizers from 1975 to 1984 with him as one of the team s top scorers In 1976 he received the All Filipino Sports Award for Basketball Post PBA career editActing career edit Co ventured into television and films after his playing days were over first as a co host for the noontime show Student Canteen over at RPN now Solar TV and started alongside action stars like Phillip Salvador in films such as Delima Gang in 1989 He made a career mostly out of playing supporting roles in films and television series Politics and other interests edit Co became a politician when he served as a long time city councilor of Pasig from 1998 to 2007 3 In 2010 he ran again as councilor and was successful in his reelection bid 4 He also operated a sports bar named Atoy s at Metrowalk Pasig 5 Coaching career edit In 1989 Co became the coach of the Crispa 400 in the PABL leading the team to two titles in 1990 and 1991 He served as the head coach of his alma mater the Mapua Cardinals from 2012 to 2018 6 7 Commissioning career edit In 2013 Co became the first commissioner of the UNTV Cup which is the first charity basketball league dedicated for public servants in the Philippines an original concept by Mr Public Service Daniel Razon 8 Coaching record editCollegiate record edit Season Team Eliminations PlayoffsW L PCT Finish PG W L PCT Results2013 MIT 2 16 111 10th Did not qualify 2014 MIT 4 14 111 10th Did not qualify 2015 MIT 12 6 667 3rd 3 2 1 667 Lost to Letran in the Semifinals 2016 MIT 12 6 667 3rd 1 0 1 000 Lost to Arellano in the Semifinals 2017 MIT 3 15 167 10th Did not qualify 2018 MIT 6 12 333 7th Did not qualify Totals 39 69 361 4 2 2 500 0 championshipsFilmography editYear Title Role Note s Ref s 1988 Bobo Cop1989 Delima Gang1991 Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo Jun1992 Boy Recto Damian Mendiola2010 My Amnesia Girl Tatay DiegoReferences edit Velasco Bill Atoy s stories www philstar com Philippine Star Retrieved December 29 2014 Atoy Co is Mapua Cardinals new head coach mapua edu ph Mapua Institute of Technology Retrieved December 29 2014 Gorospe Marjorie Life after PBA for the Fortune Cookie www inquirer net Philippine Daily Inquirer Archived from the original on January 5 2015 Joble Rey Guiao 5 other sports celebs headed for victory in political bids www gmanetwork com GMA News Retrieved December 29 2014 Henson Joaquin Atoy rebuilds Mapua for future www philstar com Philippine Star Retrieved December 29 2014 Payo Jasmine Cards set to name Atoy Co as mentor www inquirer net Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved December 29 2014 NCAA Mapua moving on from head coach Atoy Co ABS CBN News November 9 2018 Retrieved December 2 2018 UNTV Cup Season 6 kicks off UNTVweb com September 12 2017 Retrieved December 24 2018 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php 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