Joven Huerto - SOMUCHPOKER

Idolized by many Filipino poker players, Joven Huerto isn’t just impressive on the felt. He’s a fashion icon with an impeccable winning streak! Huerto entered the poker industry after working a corporate financial job for 21 years and became a regular participant in APT Manila starting in 2011.

By 2015, he cinched his maiden APT title in the ₱ 46,000 + 4,000 No Limit Hold’em APT Poker Finale 2015 Main Event, cashing PHP 1,927,000 (USD 40,624). Since then, Huerto has remained prolific across Philippine events, with significant runs in the 2016 APPT Manila Main Event (winning PHP 738,000 or USD 15,661) and the 2019 Manila Megastack 13 Main Event (winning PHP 1,755,000 / USD 33,879).

Huerto made rare international appearances at the APT Hanoi Billions in Vietnam and HKPPA Premier League in Taiwan but continues to play close to his roots in Manila. He became the first Metro RVS Cup Player of the Series champion in 2022. To date, Huerto has played in over 200 tournaments and has total live earnings of USD 274,060.

*Profile by Zoe Alcazaren