jsp said:
I'm not 100% definite, but from the few articles that I've read that mentioned him, he is originally from the Philippines. Maybe some fellow AZBers from the Philippines can help shed some light on the subject. Check out the last paragraph in this article...
LOL!

I saw him at the KOTH in Orlando and actually got a chance to chat with him, and yes, he is a thoroughbred Filipino.
As an aside, he matched up with Tony "T-Rex" Chohan in Orlando for a hefty undesignated amount.
Tony was a little on the shortskies at the time and managed to get a backers committee together to play him. Tony's chunk of change consisted of donations from California, Detroit, and Washington, D.C.
They played one-pocket, EVEN, and Tony went down like a flat tire, not even close. I thought Tony was a lock to beat him, but must have forgot that Edwin was a Filipino, and NOBODY should ever underestimate anyone who plays pool and has roots in the Republic of the Philippines.
jsp said:
Just want to get this straight on the spelling, cuz i've seen this misspelled numerous times, not only in that particluar AZ article, but countless times on these forums as well...I know it's confusing because it's not at all consistent, but that's just the way it is.
I have to say that I think it was YOU who enlightened me last year on the correct spelling, and I am very appreciative, especially in my line of work.
Now when I hear the word on audio, I can keep on trucking with my transcribing, without pause, knowing the correct spelling, i.e., Republic of the Philippines, Filipino, Filipina.
Matter of fact, I'm giving you good rep right now, just thinking about how much time you've saved me!
AzBilliards is full of wisdom, always here for the taking!
JAM