Ronato Alcano

Ronato Alcano, known as Ronnie and nicknamed Ronnie Calamba and the Volcano, is a Filipino professional pool player born on July 27, 1972. He won both the 2006 WPA World Nine-ball Championship and the 2007 WPA World Eight-ball Championship. After finishing elementary school he did not go on to high school because of financial problems and chose to play pool for a living. His recognition in the Philippines began with the 2000 Rising Stars Tournament, where he lost the final to Edgar Acaba by a single rack after leading 12 to 7. From 2002 he competed in major events in the United States, winning five Joss Tour tournaments and the azbilliards.com Rookie of the Year award.