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NameAtoy Co
First NameAtoy
Last NameCo
OccupationActor
BirthdayOctober 15
Birth Year1951
Place of BirthPasig
Home TownMetro Manila
Birth CountryPhilippines
Birth SignLibra
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Andre Co

Atoy Co Biography

Atoy Co is one of the most popular and richest Actor who was born on October 15, 1951 in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Co was born on October 15, 1951 in Pasig, then part of Rizal province. His parents were Fortunato Co, Sr. and Ana Gan.

Fortunato “Atoy” Gan Co Jr. (born October 15, 1951) is a Filipino actor and basketball coach. He is a former politician and a retired professional basketball player 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.

He ended his career as the PBA’s No. 4 in All-Time Scoring with 12,994 points behind Ramon Fernandez, Abet Guidaben and Alvin Patrimonio. He was also career 78.6% free-throw shooter, having converted 1549 out of 1970 free-throw attempts and dished off 2,640 assists (3.5 assists per game) in a total of 749 games in 24395:05 minutes.

Atoy Co Net Worth

Atoy is one of the richest Actor from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Atoy Co's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeActor
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

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 (3) straight defeats.

He was part of the fabled Crispa ballclub that won two Grand Slams, in 1976 and 1983. He won the Most Valuable Player award in 1979 and was a 9-time Mythical First Team Member.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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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.

Who is Atoy Co Dating?

According to our records, Atoy Co is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Atoy Co’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1979, he was the first player to score 5,000 points, and in 1984, he also became the first player to score 10,000 points in PBA history. After his stint with Crispa, he then suited up for Manila Beer (1985-1986) and Great Taste (1987-1988).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Atoy Co height 6 ft 2 in Atoy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 2 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

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. He also brought his wares with the old Crispa team in the MICAA.

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

Facts & Trivia

Atoy Ranked on the list of most popular Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Atoy Co celebrates birthday on October 15 of every year.

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.

Where is ATOY Co now?

Fortunato “Atoy” Co has long retired from playing basketball, but he is still very much living the game as now head coach of the Mapua Cardinals.

How old is ATOY?

70 years (October 15, 1951)

Who is the Filipino professional basketball player?

No. 15 – San Miguel Beermen
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information

What does ATOY mean?

AcronymDefinition
ATOYAlways Thinking of You

Is Philippines good at basketball?

By 1975, the Philippines had established the Philippine Basketball Association, the first pro basketball league in the world outside of the United States. Despite their small stature, Filipinos are surprisingly adept at the sport, and the country holds countless gold medals from regional competitions.

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