Alex Pagulayan From - CanadaAge -    26Based -   Toronto, CanadaNickname -  The LionHobbies -  Poker, Basketball and MallsYears Playing -  A full-time pro for 6 yearsCue Used -  Schon Butt, Predator ShaftAchievements - 2004 World Pool Champion. Runner-up 2003 World Pool Championship. Runner-up 2002 US Open. Joss Tour Grand Final Winner. Runner-up 2003 IBC Western Canadian Open. Runner-up 2003 Reno Open,After the heartbreak of falling at the final hurdle at Cardiff in 2003, Filipino Canadian Alex Pagulayan went o­ne better last July as he lifted the 2004 World Pool Championship after a superb battle with underdog Pei-wei Chang. 'The Lion' is a welcome addition to any pool tournament and his celebration dance after sinking the winning 9-ball in Taipei had to be seen to be believed! As much a Filipino as a Canadian, Pagulayan spent the immediate aftermath of his victory soaking up his celebrity status in Manila with meetings with the President, chat shows and even a walk o­n part in a top-rated comedy show. Having broken his 'Majors' duck, Pagulayan can now build o­n his success and establish himself as o­ne of the modern greats - he certainly has the talent. Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news in the sport of billiards and pool.

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