Sanford Vinuya

About

Filipino professional Mobile Legends: Bang Bang player known for elite EXP-lane play and multiple championship-winning seasons in the Philippine MLBB scene including being a M4 World Champion, a multiple-time MPL Philippines champion, and a two-time MPL Finals MVP. He is also known for being the subject of the Amazon Prime Video esports documentary episode "Esports World Cup: Level Up" in 2025 and for being a member of the Filipino esports team ECHO.

Before fame

he developed an early interest in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang while still in school. He began playing competitively at a young age and grinding ranked matches and local tournaments before entering the professional pipeline of Philippine esports. He made his professional debut in 2021. He won the M4 World Championship in 2023 as part of ECHO. He won the Mobile Legends Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2025.

Trivia

He has won multiple MPL Philippines titles including championship seasons in Season 11, Season 13, Season 15, and Season 16. He had earned over $300,000 USD in tournament prize money before turning 20 years old. 

Family life

His full name is Sanford Marin Vinuya. He was born and raised in Candaba, Pampanga, Philippines. His father Chev Vinuya suffered a stroke during the period surrounding the M4 World Championship in 2023. His mother Juliet Vinuya has discussed how his esports career helped stabilize their household financially. 

Associated with

He and Tristan Cabrera are both fellow Filipino Mobile Legends professional players.