8.26.2009

Efren "Bata" Reyes


"World 8-Ball King"



Efren "Bata" Reyes


  • 1st Filipino Champion Billiards Player inducted in the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame (2003)
  • 1st Filipino Champion Billiards Player inducted in the One Pocket Hall of Fame (2004)
  • 1st Filipino Champion Billiards Player to win $500,000 International Pool Tour's King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout tournament, the largest prize money in the history of pocket billiards (2005)

QUOTE
"My advice to young players is to prioritize their education first before pool. Stay away from bad vices like drugs."


ALIAS
"Bata" (The Kid)
"The Magician"
"Cesar Morales"


DATE OF BIRTH
August 26, 1954

BIRTHPLACE
Pampanga, Philippines


USEFUL LINKS

Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame Inductees (2002-2006)
One Pocket: Efren Reyes Hall of Fame Page
International Pool Tour Player Profile: Efren Reyes
The AZBilliards Interview with Efren Reyes
Efren "Bata" Reyes world's richest pool player
Reyes is World 8-Ball king


KING/PRINCE
Aga Muhlach Amado V Hernandez Andrew E Anthony Castelo April Boy Regino Asi Taulava Audie Gemora Basil Valdez Bert Gonzales Boy Abunda
Carlo J. Caparas Carlos P Garcia Carlos Loyzaga Chiquito Christopher de Leon CJ Muere CJ Suarez Coco Martin Dennis Orcollo Dennis Trillo
Dingdong Dantes Dolphy Eddie Peregrina Eddie Rodriguez Edu Manzano Eduardo Buenavista Efren 'Bata' Reyes Erik Santos Ernie Garcia Eugene Torre
Fernando Poe Jr Francis Magalona Francisco Baltazar Freddie Aguilar Gary Valenciano Gerald Anderson Gian Carlos Graciano Lopez Jaena Henry Sy Sr James Yap
Janno Gibbs Jay R Jericho Rosales Joey de Leon John Lloyd Cruz John Prats Jose Corazon de Jesus Jose 'Amang' Parica KG Canaleta Lito Camo
Lito Lapid Louie Ysmael Luke Mejares Manny Pacquiao Manuel H. Bernabe Martin Nievera Max Surban Nyoy Volante Osias Barroso Prince Stefan
Rainier Castillo Ramon Revilla Sr Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. Raymart Santiago Rey Valera Richard Gutierrez Richard Merk Rico J. Puno Roberto Gonzales Rogelio dela Rosa
Roilo Golez Ronnie Alcano Ronnie Liang Ruben Tagalog Rudy Fernandez Rufino J. Santos Sam Milby Tomas Pinpin Toribio Teodoro Vhong Navarro
Vic Sotto Vicente Madrigal Victor Wood Willie Revillame Yoyoy Villame


QUEEN/PRINCESS
Ai-Ai de las Alas Amapola Cabase Ana Julaton Angel Locsin Anne Curtis Annie Brazil Ara Mina Bea Alonzo Claire de la Fuente Claudine Barretto
Dely Atay-Atayan Didith Reyes Dulce Elma Muros-Posadas Fidela Magpayo Francine Prieto Gaudiosa Ruby Gina PareƱo Gloria Romero Gloria Sevilla
Honorata de la Rama Imelda Marcos Imelda Papin Inday Badiday Ivy Violan Iwa Moto Janice de Belen Jaya Jaymee Joaquin Jessa Zaragosa
Jolina Magdangal Jonalyn Viray Judy Ann Santos Katy de la Cruz KC Concepcion Kim Chiu Kitchie Nadal Kris Aquino Kristine Hermosa Kyla
Lani Misalucha Lea Salonga Leila Benitez Lirio Vital LJ Reyes Lulu  Tan-Gan Lydia de Vega Maja Salvador Marian Rivera Maricel Soriano
Maristella Torres Megan Young Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo Mercedita Manipol Nina Nora Aunor Olivia 'Bong' Coo Ompong Remigio Pilita Corrales Pops Fernandez
Rica Peralejo Rich Asuncion Rosa del Rosario Rufa Mae Quinto Ruffa Gutierrez Sarah Geronimo Sharon Cuneta Sheryn Regis Sitti Susan Roces
Sylvia La Torre Tessie Tomas Toni Gonzaga Verni Varga Vilma Santos Yasmien Kurdi