Efren Reyes movie PAKNERS (2003) FULL MOVIE

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ＬＩＫＥ | ＣＯＭＭＥＮＴ | ＳＨＡＲＥ | ＳＵＢＳＣＲＩＢＥ Two men from different backgrounds team up to win a billiards challenge in this underdog sports drama from the Philippines. Pakners stars real-life pool legend Efren "Bata" Reyes as a man who's just been conned out of his savings when he meets up with a Jeepney driver (Philippine movie mogul Fernando Poe Jr.) who has a plan for how the two of them can find riches: billiards. Reyes' character proves a natural at the sport, and the two work their way to the national championships, where it's a do-or-die faceoff with some of the country's best players. Efren “Bata” Reyes is more popularly known in the world of pool as “The Magician.” He is the first non-American winner of the US Open Nine Ball Championship and named by the United States Billiards Media Association’s (USBMA) the best player of the decade. Efren is the first player in WPA history to win world championships in two different disciplines. The AZ Billiards Money List named him as the top earning pool player five times. He is also the recipient of the Philippine Legion of Honor and was bestowed the Philippine Order of Lakandula "Champion for Life Award." Why Efren Bata Reyes is Extraordinary Known as “The Magician,” Efren “Bata” Reyes is one of the world’s most famous pool player alive today. He holds the record of being the first non-American winner of the US Open Nine Ball Championship and the first player in WPA history to win world championships in two different disciplines. Efren was propelled to international fame after defeating the likes of Earl Strickland, Mika Imonem, Marlon Manalo, Mike "the Mouth" Sigel, and Rodney Morris. He’s been named the top earner in the pool industry by the AZ Billiards Money List on five occasions. Yet in spite of all that, Efren is yet to change his ways and act like a real celebrity entitled of the accolades and reverence due him. The Genius Who DoESn’t Look Like One Efren claims that he could see the game eight moves in advance. In order to be a good pool player, one has to quickly see probabilities. Efren’s strength is his analytical thinking and skill in calculating his shots. When others don’t see a way to make a good shot, Efren manages to find one and flawlessly executes it. He was called the magician for that very reason. For sheer talent and guts, he was named by the United States Billiards Media Association’s (USBMA) best player of the decade. Nick Varner, the man he defeated in the 1994 US Open Nine Ball Championship only has nice things to say about Efren. The Humblest Athlete Who Walked the Earth If you ask around, those who know Efren would describe him as the greatest pool player they have ever seen… and the humblest. After all that he has achieved, Efren remains his cheery self. He doesn’t even wear dentures even though he could very much afford one now. It makes him uncomfortable. The same could be said about fame and fortune. If anything, Efren wants to live his life the way it was before he became known worldwide: simple and free of complications. According to some commentators, Efren is a special athlete in that he has no mean bone in his body. Fellow athletes would vouch for that, saying that Efren has never bad-mouthed anyone. Perhaps, athletes of this generation could learn from this man who rose from poverty and gained the whole world but still acts like he’s got nothing. He’s no vain person, Efren has his money invested in business with proceeds going to his nephews, nieces, and children’s education. Nothing makes him happier than seeing his loved ones well provided for. In fact, that was exactly what propelled him to become the best in his chosen field. Although he wasn’t able to complete school, Efren knew the value of good education, which is why he helps his relatives get their children to school. Such is his generosity. Efren Reyes is a living legend in his home country of the Philippines where he is o­ne of their highest profile sportsmen. When you arrive in the Philippines, one of the first sights you see is a huge picture of Efren Reyes. His 1999 World Championship victory live o­n TV, elevated pool into the major league and saw Efren Reyes become a national celebrity, starring in TV adverts for San Miguel Beer and McDonalds among others. Efren Reyes is the 2002 International Challenge of Champions winner, the 2003 Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Open Champion, the 1999 World 9-Ball Champion, and was the 1999 Player of the Year. He was also inducted into the Billiard Congress of America’s Hall of Fame in 2003.