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title: "Alex Pagulayan"
url: https://cueculture.wiki/alex-pagulayan
published: 2026-09-03T11:55:23Z
updated: 2026-09-03T11:55:23Z
summary: "Nicknamed \"The Lion\" for a big game that belies his small stature, Alex Pagulayan has been one of pool's most colorful and respected competitors for two…"
author: "Editorial"
tags: ["Canada", "World Nineball Tour"]
lang: en
---

# Alex Pagulayan

*The Lion*

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Nicknamed "The Lion" for a big game that belies his small stature, Alex Pagulayan has been one of pool's most colorful and respected competitors for two decades, representing Canada out of his adopted hometown of Toronto.

A former US Open and World Pool Championship winner, Pagulayan remains capable of world-class form on his day, with career prize money on the WNT of $14,900.

## Quick facts
- Country: Canada
- Age: 48 · Height: 5'3"
- Highest world ranking: No. 86
- Majors: 0 · Invitationals: 0 · Ranking events: 0
- Career prize money: $14,900