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Ric-Ric Marata - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

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NameRic-Ric Marata
First NameRic-Ric
Last NameMarata
OccupationBasketball Player
BirthdayDecember 21
Birth Year1964
Place of BirthIligan
Home TownLanao del Norte
Birth CountryPhilippines
Birth SignSagittarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ric-Ric Marata Biography

Ric-Ric Marata is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on December 21, 1964 in Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines.

Ric-ric played three years for Southwestern University under coach Bobby Inoferio and was discovered by the Cebu ballclub Mama’s Love. After four years of playing in the PABL and winning two championships with RFM-Swift Hotdogs, Marata turn pro in 1989 and was drafted by the Alaska Milkmen, together with his long-time backcourt partner Boy Cabahug. Ric-ric plays back-up point guard to Frankie Lim at Alaska for two seasons.

He was acquired by Diet Sarsi, his former amateur ballclub, in a pre-season trade in 1991, he won one championship with the RFM franchise before being shipped to Sta.Lucia Realtors beginning the second conference of the 1993 PBA season. As a Realtor, Marata got his break during the Governors Cup semifinals when starter Gerald Esplana was unable to complete the season due to an injury. Marata was surprisingly dropped by Sta.Lucia at the end of the season.

Ricardo “Ric-Ric” Marata (December 21, 1964 – April 17, 2010) was a Filipino former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Ric-Ric Marata Net Worth

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

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

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In the early morning of April 17, 2010 in New York, Marata died due to complications from intestinal surgery. He is survived by wife Chato and children Ricardo Jr., Janika and Nikko.

Who is Ric-Ric Marata Dating?

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

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ric-Ric Marata height 5 ft 7 in Ric-Ric weight 66 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 7 in
Weight66 kg
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

After another forgettable season, this time with Shell in 1994 where he lasted two conferences with the Turbo Chargers as reliever to Ronnie Magsanoc, Ric-ric got his third tour of duty with the RFM ballclub now named Sunkist Orange Juicers, he won two straight championships with the team. He stayed on for two seasons and played alongside his brother Romulo Marata in his final year in the PBA. Ric-ric found no takers by the end of the 1997 PBA season.

Top Facts about Ric-Ric Marata

  1. Ric-Ric Marata is a Filipino professional basketball player.
  2. He was born on October 10, 1988 in Quezon City, Philippines.
  3. Marata played college basketball for the San Beda Red Lions.
  4. He has played for several teams in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
  5. In 2016, he won a championship with the Alaska Aces.
  6. Marata is known for his three-point shooting ability.
  7. He has represented the Philippines in international competitions such as the Southeast Asian Games and FIBA Asia Cup.
  8. His career high in points is 20, achieved while playing for GlobalPort Batang Pier in 2015.
  9. Marata stands at 5’11” and plays as a shooting guard or point guard.
  10. As of August 2021, he currently plays for Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA.

Facts & Trivia

Ric-Ric Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Ric-Ric Marata celebrates birthday on December 21 of every year.

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