Melissa Gohing-Nacino

Born in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, to a family of Filipino, Chinese and Spanish ancestry. She's the third among five kids, has one brother and three sisters. Early in her childhood, she already exhibited signs of being a fashionista. Her mom said, when she was in preschool, she always wants to wear footwear that matches her dress (it must be color coordinated). She attended preschool in Tay Tung High School. She transferred to Hope Christian High School during her elementary years, where she joined the Chinese folk dance troupe and street dance group. She studied at De La Salle University for college. In 2021, she tied the knot with her boyfriend, actor Rocco Nacino.[2]

She found her calling in sports, and started training in volleyball since grade six. She continued playing for Hope Christian High School, under the watchful eye of Coach Jerry Yee, until she graduated. She played as a libero for DLSU Lady Spikers. In her five years in the UAAP, she won 4 UAAP championships under the guidance of Coach Ramil De Jesus and was hailed as UAAP Season 71 Rookie of the Year in both indoor and beach volleyball.[3] She played for Mane 'n Tail Lady Stallions in 2014 and the name changes to Philips Gold Lady Slammers in 2015 where they bagged the bronze medal in All-Filipino and Grand Prix Conference.[4] In 2016, her team transferred in the Premier Volleyball League as Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors[5] and bagged three straight championships[6] and a silver finish in the Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Open Conference.[7]

• Smart-Maynilad Net Spikers (2013)
• Mane 'n Tail Lady Stallions (2014)
• Philips Gold Lady Slammers (2015)
• Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors (2016-2017)
• Creamline Cool Smashers (2018)