Before becoming the renowned duo in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines, Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna and Danerie James “Wise” Del Rosario had to face numerous challenges in their careers. In a meet and greet session at CONQuest Festival 2022, a gaming and pop culture convention in the Philippines, the superstars shared their journey with ONIC PH and how they overcame setbacks.
Initially, OhMyV33nus and Wise were the faces of ONIC Philippines for three seasons, starting from MPL PH Season 4. They led the yellow hedgehog squad to two grand final appearances in Seasons 4 and 5. However, in Season 6, ONIC PH finished fourth and failed to qualify for the M2 World Championship after losing to Bren Esports in the semifinals and Execration in the battle for third place.
The semifinal loss against Bren Esports was a painful experience for OhMyV33nus, but what followed was even more disheartening. Both players were released by ONIC PH, shattering their hopes of staying with the team indefinitely. OhMyV33nus expressed his realization that nothing lasts forever, while Wise was heartbroken by their release. They had both envisioned retiring as ONIC players.
Initially, the duo planned to become full-time streamers as no team wanted to recruit them as a duo. However, at the last minute, Blacklist International reached out to them and asked if they could play in MPL PH Season 7.
Their disappointment quickly turned into triumph as OhMyV33nus and Wise made an immediate impact with Blacklist International. They went on to win multiple MPL PH championships with the team, becoming the first in the Philippines to secure three titles. Their crowning achievement came in 2021 when they emerged as champions of the M3 World Championship.
The duo also had the honor of being the inaugural team to defend their M-series title at the M4 World Championship. Although they finished second, losing to fellow MPL PH team ECHO in the grand final, their performance was commendable.
In addition to their domestic success, OhMyV33nus and Wise finished second in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup 2023 (MSC 2023) after an intense grand final against Indonesia’s ONIC Esports.
Their unwavering bond and inspiring story have garnered a massive following of fans worldwide. Alongside their pioneering of the classic UBE strategy and their dominance in the MLBB scene, the V33Wise duo will always be remembered as one of the best duos in competitive MLBB.
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