Alyssa Valdez and Bella Belen share the spotlight in dream PVL All-Star team-up

In a league built on rivalries, Friday’s PVL All-Star Showcase offers something the fans rarely get to see—former opponents suddenly wearing the same colors.

For Alyssa Valdez, the moment feels less about spectacle and more about curiosity. The Creamline star is used to facing the league’s rising talents from across the net. This time, she’ll be sharing the floor with them.

“It’s my first time to play with Bella and Vanie,” Valdez said. “It’s nice na maka-team ‘yung mga iniidolo ng kabataan ngayon. Gusto ko rin makita kung paano sila mag-prepare, ‘yung mga little things. Nakaka-inspire rin sa akin.”

In Team Heart, that curiosity turns into collaboration. What used to be scouting opponents becomes a chance to learn directly from them—small habits, preparation routines, and the subtle details that often decide matches.

For Bella Belen, the feeling goes both ways. The Capital1 standout has spent much of her early PVL career competing against established stars like Valdez. Now, she gets a front-row seat as a teammate instead of an adversary.

“‘Yun talaga ‘yung nilu-look forward ko—makalaro ‘yung hindi ko pa naging teammates,” she said. “Excited lang din ako kasi iba ‘yung team composition, iba ‘yung magkaka-team.”

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Alyssa Valdez of the Creamline Cool Smashers shares how special it is to be on the same side as Bella Belen and Vanie Gandler for Team Heart in the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase, saying it will be a meaningful chance to play alongside some of today’s most admired players. pic.twitter.com/SAZd9zR0jS

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There’s even a playful edge to the new pairing. With a mix of personalities and playing styles coming together, Belen admitted there’s been lighthearted talk of switching things up on the court.

“Nagbibiro nga kami na baka mag-change kami ng position para masaya,” she added.

But beneath the smiles and exhibition atmosphere, both players are clear-eyed about one thing: competition doesn’t disappear just because the stakes are different.

“At the end of the day, we’re all athletes,” Valdez said. “Hindi mawawala ‘yung competitiveness. Lalabas at lalabas ‘yung gusto manalo.”

“Feeling ko lalabas din talaga ‘yan,” Belen echoed. “Siguro fun sa simula, pero kapag malapit na, lalabas din ‘yung pagiging competitive.”

That blend of respect and rivalry is what makes the matchup compelling.

For one night, Valdez and Belen aren’t symbols of different eras—they’re teammates sharing the same goal, if only briefly. And in a league constantly defined by competition, even a short crossover like this feels like a preview of volleyball’s evolving future.

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