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Efren Reyes

Efren Manalang Reyes, OLD, PLH (born August 26, 1954), popularly known as Efren "Bata" Reyes and nicknamed 'The Magician', is a Filipino professional pool player. A winner of over 70 international titles , Reyes is the first man in history to win World Championships in two different disciplines in pool. Besides his World titles he is also a 14-time Derby City Classic champion, a two-time World Cup champion, and a two-time World Pool League champion. By defeating Earl Strickland in the inaugural Color of Money event in 1996, Reyes took home the largest single event purse in pool history. Many analysts, fans, and current and former players consider Reyes to be the greatest pool player of all time.

Biography

Early life

Reyes was born in Pampanga in the Philippines in 1954. He moved to Manila with his family at the age of 5. In Manila, he worked as a billiards attendant at his uncle's billiards hall, where he started learning the various cue sports. Because he was not tall enough to reach the pool table, he played while standing on Coca-Cola cases that he moved around. At night, while he was dreaming of playing pool, the pool table was his bed.

Rafael Reyes

José Gregorio Ambrosio Rafael Reyes Prieto (December 5, 1849 – February 18, 1921) was Chief of Staff of the Colombian National Army and President of Colombia (1904–1909).

Biographic data

Rafael Reyes was born in Santa Rosa de Viterbo, Boyacá, Colombia on December 5, 1849. He died in Bogotá on February 18, 1921.

Early life

Reyes only completed his elementary education. From an early age he dedicated himself to commercial activities with his brothers, mainly in the trade of Peruvian bark or cinchona. As a young adult, he explored the Amazon jungle in search for a direct communication with Brazil and finding ways to develop the Amazonia.

Military career

Reyes, after his renowned expeditions to the Amazon jungle, enlists in the army. He joins the forces of General Eliseo Payán, and participates in the war against the revolutionary forces that had tried to overturn the government of Rafael Núñez in 1885. He is decorated for his heroic performance in the battle field, and president Núñez appoints him as Chief of Staff of the Army.

Cebu City

Cebu City, officially the City of Cebu (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Sugbo, Filipino: Lungsod ng Cebu), is the capital city of the province of Cebu and is the "second city" of the Philippines, being the center of Metro Cebu, the second most populous metropolitan area in the Philippines after Metro Manila. Cebu is a first income class highly urbanized city, and according to the 2010 census, it has a population of 866,171 – making it the fifth most populated city in the country.In the 2013 election, it had 547,681 registered voters. Cebu City is a significant center of commerce, trade and education in the Visayas region.

The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu island. It is the first Spanish settlement and the oldest city and the first capital of the Philippines. It is considered as the Fount of Christianity in the Far-East.

Cebu is the Philippines' main domestic shipping port and is home to about 80% of the country's domestic shipping companies. Cebu City is bordered to the northeast by Mandaue and the town of Consolacion, to the west are Toledo City, and the towns of Balamban and Asturias, to the south are Talisay City and the town of Minglanilla. Across Mactan Strait to the east is Mactan Island.

Mark A. Reyes

Marciano "Mark" A. Reyes, V is a Filipino film director, TV director, music video director and film writer known for his multi-stranded storylines. He is a resident director of GMA Network.

His most famous works are the critically acclaimed film Moments of Love and television series Encantadia which both won several awards from various festivals including the New York TV & Film Festival. In 2014, he directed the longest running daytime drama series, The Half Sisters.

Filmography

Television