All the Members of Team Philippines on "Physical: Asia"
Manny Pacquiao led a powerhouse lineup of Filipino athletes from MMA, rugby, track, and CrossFit before exiting the competition mid-season.
Published on Oct 23, 2025
Asia now has its own version of Physical: 100, and the Philippines is part of the action. Netflix’s Physical: Asia brings together powerhouse representatives from across the continent, and the local lineup proves that strength here comes in many forms.
Netflix describes Physical: Asia as the most ambitious evolution yet of its hit Physical: 100 franchise, uniting 48 contestants from eight nations—Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines—in a high-stakes battle of strength, endurance, and teamwork.
According to the streaming platform, the series blends athletic mastery with cultural traditions, highlighting everything from combat sports to regional heritage disciplines like Korean ssireum, Mongolian wrestling, and Muay Thai. Each six-member squad is led by a national superstar who embodies the spirit of their homeland. For the Philippines, that role initially belonged to boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who later exited mid-season due to other commitments, passing the torch to CrossFit athlete Justin Hernandez.
Leading the Philippine delegation is Manny Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in boxing history and one of the country’s most celebrated athletes. The boxing legend now enters a new kind of competition—one that tests both teamwork and endurance beyond the ring.
Following Manny’s mid-season exit, Team Philippines welcomed CrossFit athlete Justin Hernandez as its newest member. A pioneer in his field, Justin made history in 2019 as the first Filipino male to qualify for the CrossFit Games in Wisconsin. Known for his exceptional strength and endurance, he’s also a coach at Avant Garde CrossFit and a familiar name in the local fitness scene.
Joining him is Mark “Mugen” Striegl, a Filipino-American mixed martial artist and 2019 Southeast Asian Games sambo gold medalist. Having competed in the UFC, ONE Championship, and the URCC, Mark brings a multi-disciplinary background that spans wrestling, taekwondo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Boholano athlete Ray Jefferson Querubin, known as the “Philippines’ Strongest Man,” represents the country’s strength sports community. According to The Bohol Chronicle, Ray holds national records in the log press and axle deadlift, and has ranked among the top 10 in international strength competitions.
Justin Coveney, a longtime member of the Philippine Volcanoes national rugby team, adds both speed and stamina to the group. A two-time SEA Games gold medalist and Asian Games athlete, he’s well-versed in the kind of teamwork and coordination that Physical: Asia demands.
Track and field athlete Robyn Lauren Brown made history when she won gold in the 400m hurdles at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships, ending a 14-year drought for the Philippines in the event. A standout in regional athletics, she brings precision and composure to the lineup.
Rounding out the team is Lara Lorraine Deang Liwanag, one of the country’s top-ranked CrossFit athletes. Based on official CrossFit records, she consistently ranks among Asia’s strongest, recognized for her balance of strength, endurance, and conditioning.
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