Christopher Caluza (born July 3, 1990) is a retired Filipino-American figure skater. He is the 2013 Lombardia Trophy silver medalist, 2012 Bavarian Open bronze medalist, and the three-time Philippines national champion.
Career Caluza, who began skating on roller blades at age six, took up figure skating when he was seven following the roller rink's closure.
Caluza won the bronze medal at the 2012 Bavarian Open and at the same time earned the minimum score necessary to compete in an ISU Championships. He went on to place 12th at the 2012 Four Continents Championships and 21st at the 2012 World Championships.
The Philippines used the 2013 Four Continents to determine who would receive their sole men's spot at the 2013 World Championships. Caluza finished 14th, ahead of Michael Christian Martinez, and was sent to Worlds, where he finished 34th.
Personal life Caluza was born in Chula Vista, California. His parents are from the Philippines. He is a dual citizen of the United States and the Philippines. Caluza studied business at Palomar College. He came out as gay to his closest friends and family in 2015 while he was still in college.
Programs Season Short program Free skating 2021–2022 Claire de Lune Experience 2019–2020 La terre vue du ciel 2013–2014 Arabesque Piano Concerto in C Minor 2012–2013 Alice in Wonderland Concerto de Quebec 2011–2012 Assassin's Tango Piano Concerto in A minor Op. 16
Competitive highlights
For the Philippines International Event 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2018–19 2019–20 2021–22 World Championships 21st 34th 19th Four Continents 12th 14th 12th 18th Autumn Classic 8th Finlandia Trophy 10th 25th Nebelhorn Trophy 7th Bavarian Open 3rd Cranberry Cup 10th EduSport Trophy 1st Ice Challenge 5th Lombardia Trophy 2nd SEA Games 2nd U.S. Classic 6th 5th 10th National Philippine Championships 1st 1st 1st 2nd
For the United States Event 2009–10 2010–11 U.S. Championships 8th J. 19th
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