Teddyqt on his MPL Debut: ‘Malaking Tulong Ang SIBOL’

For Teddyqt, the path to professional esports began quietly, in a way that only gamers understand: with a phone in hand and a game that offered a world to explore.

“Iyon lang po,” he says, recalling the early days before the stage lights and national qualifiers. Before Team Liquid, before SIBOL, before anyone outside of local tournaments knew his name, Teddyqt was just a typical high school student. He studied STEM in senior high at PUP, dreamed of coding and computer engineering, and played online games in his spare time.

His first exposure to Mobile Legends came during the pandemic.

“Dati po, naglalaro po ako sa computer shop ng League of Legends. Dumating po yung pandemic, naglaro ako ng MLBB sa cellphone kasi mas madali laruin. Doon nagsimula ang paglalaro ng ML,” he recalls. 

There was no introduction from friends—he discovered the game himself, noticing classmates already playing it. His familiarity with MOBAs made the transition natural.

Family support, at first, was hesitant. His father is a PLDT technician, his mother a housewife and caregiver, and he has an older sister.

“Noong una po, disagree sila lalo na noong sinabi kong titira ako sa boot camp. Noong nagkakaroon na ng results, napa-oo ko po sila. Nagsabi po ako sa kanila na magtiwala sila sa akin,” he says. 

Teddyqt Treated His Family to Dinner on His First Win

Teddyqt’s early competitive experience came through amateur tournaments and his first team, Good Fellas under Gamer Pact. 

“Ang pinakauna ko pong tournament na napanalunan yung sa Juicy Legends 2023. Unang championship ko po iyon. Sobrang saya ko noon kasi iyon po ang unang tournament ko na champion ako, iyon din ang unang experience ko sa stage at maraming taong nanonood,” he recalls. 

The top prize was P150,000, and his share, P30,000, went straight to treating his family.

“Kumain po kami sa labas, nilibre ko po yung family ko.”

His dedication and work ethic carried him forward.

“Kahit noong nasa Gamer Pact pa lang ako, sinanay na kami na mababad sa practice. Nadala namin iyon sa Team Liquid. Thankful din kami sa previous management na napasukan namin,” he says. Coaches have also noticed his versatility. 

“Masaya din po kasi may nakaka-appreciate sa akin na MPL coaches,” he says about Coach Sn4p’s praise for his adaptability.

SIBOL Boosted Teddyqt’s Chances at MPL

Being scouted by Team Liquid for SIBOL is both validation and opportunity. 

“Sobrang thankful po ako sa opportunity para maipakita ang full potential ko,” he says. 

His performance at SIBOL not only earned recognition but also helped him secure promotion from the MDL to the MPL. 

“Malaking tulong po yung naging performance ko sa SIBOL kasi doon po nila nakita yung potential ko na makasabay sa mga veteran players. Napakalaking tulong ng naging exposure ko sa SIBOL,” he says.

For Teddyqt, the motivation has always been simple: earn the trust of his teammates and give his best on the stage. 

“Ang nasa isip ko lang noon habang naglalaro sa SIBOL, ibigay ang best ko,” he says.

“Ang gusto ko lang noon habang naglalaro sa SIBOL, makasabay sa mga teammates ko kasi nagtiwala sila sa akin. Kailangan kong mag step up sa challenge para mapatunayang hindi sayang ang tiwala nila sa akin.”

Now, as he enters the MPL, he carries that same focus and commitment, ready to prove that his quiet start was only the beginning.

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