Smart Omega

Smart Omega Esports, formerly known as PLDT–Smart Omega, is a Philippine franchise-based professional esports team which competes in The Nationals, the top esports league in the Philippines sanctioned by the eSports National Association of the Philippines, and MPL Philippines. It was formed as a result of a partnership between esports team Sterling Global Dragons and corporate firms, PLDT Inc. and its mobile arm, Smart Communications.

Smart Omega Esports
NicknamesOmega Esports
Games
FoundedFebruary 2019 (2019-02)
LeagueThe Nationals
MPL Philippines
Team historyPLDT–Smart Omega (2019–current)
Colors  Green,  Blue
Head coachPakbet and Ynot (Omega Eports ML), Carlo "Kuku" Palad (DOTA 2), Dannel "Pica" Lozano (Tekken 7) and John “Glaceox” (Wild Rift)
Parent groupPLDT Inc./Smart Communications
Sterling Global Dragons
Websitesmart.com.ph/corporate
Current sports event Current season

History

Omega was officially launched by PLDT Inc. and its mobile arm, Smart Communications in February 2019. It is a collaboration of the private firms with Sterling Global Dragons[1] which competed in the Road to The Nationals, a tournament held by the Nationals league organizers in 2018 in order to provide a means for the pioneer teams of the league to scout players for their rosters.

The Sterling Global Dragons was the winner of the final Dota 2 tournament of the Road to The Nationals. They secured a 3–1 victory over Station 751 in the championship match of the final tournament which adopted a best-of-five series format.[2] The Dragons qualified for the final tournament of the Road to The Nationals twice. Initially they qualified through the tournament held in Manila. However, due to a roster change they had to forfeit their qualification spot to So Lucky team and qualified again for the final competition through the Cavite qualifiers.[3]

In 2020, the name of the team was changed to just "Smart Omega Esports".

In November 2020, Filipino pro player Carlo "Kuku" Palad signed as the teams new Dota 2 head coach.[4]

Rosters

The following consists of the rosters of Omega for the 2019 The Nationals season.

Dota 2

pos 1 : Ancelmo Miracle San Jose

Coach: Kuku Carlo Palad(JL`)

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer[1]

Current roster
Smart Omega Mobile Legends: Bang Bang roster
PlayersCoaches
Role Handle Name Nationality
EXP Lane Renzio Cadua, Renz Philippines
EXP Lane Z4pnu (I) Alfonso, Billy Philippines
EXP Lane Louis Ariola, Louis Gabriel Philippines
Jungler Raizen Sumagui, Dean Christian Philippines
Mid Lane Stowm Vidor, Dale Rolan Philippines
Gold Lane Kelra Pillas, Grant Duane Philippines
Roamer Ch4knu (I) Mangilog, Joshua Philippines
Roamer Mikko Tabangay, Mico Philippines
Head coach

Anthony "YnoT" Senedrin

Assistant coach(es)

Jomie "Pakbet" Abalos

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (C) Captain
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 8 February 2023.

Also, it has a female roster called Smart Omega Empresses

  • Amore (Rica Amores)
  • Fibii (Phoebe Taburnal)
  • Meraaay (Mery Vivero)
  • Keishi (Kaye Alpuerto)
  • Shinoaaa (Sheen Perez)

Coach: Jeoffryl Hans Bilonoac

Reference:[5][6]


Tekken 7
  • Juliano Lozano (Jules)

Coach: Dannel Lozano (Pica)

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer[1]

Current roster
Smart Omega Call of Duty: Mobile roster
PlayersCoaches
Handle Name Nationality
Kevs Baguio, Kevin Philippines
iDra Mondoy, Kennedy Philippines
Woopiiee Regay, Jerrold Philippines
KenDy Pimentel, John Kenneth Philippines
Tin Yap Martoza, Edgar Martin Philippines
R1sky Buemio, Jonnel Philippines
Head coach

Bruce "Dev1ce" Cruz

Assistant coach(es)

Jericho

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 28 June 2022[7].

Controversies

Smart Omega's member of their new roster for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) Season 8 Duane “Kelra” Pillas made homophobic remarks towards his co-professional player Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna in a now deleted livestream. Kelra was suspended for 2 weeks due to his violations on MPL PH Season 8 rules specifically 12.3.3 Sexual Harassment and 12.3.4 Discrimination and Denigration as announced on MPL PH's official Facebook page on August 16, 2021.[8][9][10][11][12] Kelra was also alleged to have sexually harassed another pro-player Chareeny “Ramella” Ramella of Thai MLBB professional team IDNS. Ramella mentioned that they haven't received an apology in a report as of August 17, 2021.[13]

Smart Omega is officially banned in any Valve sponsored events after the match fixing happens last November, this includes current players Prince Daculan and Ryniel Keit "Zenki" Calvez, as well as previous players Patt Piolo "Piolz" Dela Cruz, Dave "Hiro" Miyata, and now-Execration player Van Jerico Manalaysay. Chris Ian "CTY" Francis Maldo, an Omega coach, is also on the list.[14]

References
  1. "PLDT, Smart launch pro gaming team 'Omega' for country's first franchise-based esports league". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  2. "Sterling Global Dragons are Your Road to The NAtionals 2018 (DOTA 2) Champions". Mogul Arena. SEA Esports PTE LTD. Archived from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  3. "Final competitors qualify for Road to The Nationals grand finals". ESPN. 20 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  4. "Kuku signs with Smart Omega as its Dota 2 coach". ONE Esports. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  5. Rossel, John Dave (11 January 2022). "Omega Esports Completes MPL PH Season 9 Roster With Two New Players". AFK Gaming. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  6. Vistek. "SMART OMEGA - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines". MPL Philippines Season 9. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  7. "KURV joins Smart Omega - CODM roster". Smart Omega Official Facebook page. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  8. Elona, Jules (August 17, 2021). "MPL PH suspends Smart Omega's Kelra for inappropriate behavior | ONE Esports". www.oneesports.gg. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
  9. News, Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN (2021-08-16). "Esports: Kelra suspended, fined over offensive remarks". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-08-19. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. Dioquino, Delfin (August 16, 2021). "'Mobile Legends' player Kelra suspended, fined for sexual, homophobic remarks". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
  11. Lojo, Michelle (August 17, 2021). "Smart Omega's Kelra suspended for homophobic, sexual remarks". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
  12. Pineda, Carlos. "MPL-PH hits Kelra with 2-week suspension for discrimination, sexual harassment". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
  13. Pineda, Carlos. "Ramella, IDNS speak out on controversial video: 'Sexual harassment is not ok'". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
  14. Grande, Ralph. "Omega Esports found guilty of match-fixing, banned from all Valve events". esports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
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