Hernan ‘Jaybee’ Villa

The first trophy won by a Filipino at the APT Hanoi Billions was that of journeyman Hernan Jaybee Villa who  pocketed and took down the No Limit Hold’em Freeze out tournament on Day 2 of the festival.

Lloyd Fontillas

Tournament Director

Despite the challenges, the APT is finding ways to return to the Philippines next year with an even bigger event, says Tournament director Lloyd Fontillas.

Andrew de Ocampo

D' Camps Boss

Andrew de Ocampo and his Team D Camps are determined to win a few events in Hanoi to make the country proud.

Hit D Heat

Already the winner of two major international titles in his short stint in live poker, Edwin de la Cruz, a.k.a.  Hit D Heat, was actually gunning for a grand slam until disaster struck. The APT Main Event trophy is the only one missing in his collection.

Zar Quiambao

Only 24, he is virtually a newbie in the Asian scene but has actually won a big tournament in Las Vegas at that. He admits shying away from Manila competitions because Filipinos, he says, are daring when it comes to poker.