Paolo Gallito is a rising young professional pool player from the Philippines who competes as a right-handed athlete in cue sports. He specializes in 9-ball and 10-ball disciplines, having recorded notable victories over top-tier opponents like world champion Johann Chua.

Personal Information
Name –> Paolo Gallito
Nickname –> Pao
Birth Date –> December 16, 1998 (Age )
Hometown –> Philippines

Career
Gallito’s career is punctuated by several strong tournament showings, including a 9th-place finish at the Asian 10-Ball Championship in early 2026, a 5th–8th place run at the 2024 Peri 9-Ball Open in Da Nang, and a championship victory at the 2022 Imba’s Place 10-Ball Open Tournament. He achieved widespread recognition in July 2026 at the Predator PBC International Indonesia Open 10-Ball tournament in Jakarta. Gallito advanced all the way to the finals, where he pushed Filipino world champion Carlo Biado to a “hill-hill” 10-9 thriller. Though Gallito narrowly missed the title after a dramatic scratch on the 8-ball while leading 9-8, his exceptional runner-up performance earned him a $12,000 prize and praise from Biado, who lauded the young cueist as a future champion. As of mid-2026, Gallito continues to build his legacy as one of the most promising young talents in the highly competitive world of Philippine billiards.