Thea Gagate is a UAAP Season 85 Champion for Women’s Volleyball. She was named Best Middle Blocker for three consecutive years while playing for the De La Salle Lady Spikers. Currently, Thea is a member of Alas Pilipinas, the Philippine National Team for Women’s Volleyball who won the bronze medal at the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup. She was the 1st Overall Pick for the 2024 PVL Rookie Draft and plays professionally for the Zus Coffee Thunderbells. Apart from volleyball, Thea is a ramp and print model. She enjoy fashion, makeup and skincare and is a self-confessed K-Pop fan. Her endorsements include Gatorade, Belo Essentials and Facial Care Centre.