Tony Trujillo
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Tony Trujillo | |
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 Quicksilver Bowlriders, 2005: Marseille, France | |
| Born | Tony Trujillo August 23, 1982 |
| Occupation | Pro Skater |
Tony Trujillo (born August 23, 1982) is a Native American-Mexican (chicano) professional skateboarder and musician. Trujillo was awarded the "Skater of the Year" award by Thrasher magazine in 2002.[1]
Early life
Trujillo was born in Santa Rosa, California, United States (US), and grew up on a farm with 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land. He started skating at the age of seven and Trujillo was often invited to skate on the ramps in his neighbor's barn.[2] Trujillo started competing in skate contests when he was 12 in the California Amateur Skateboard League, winning one at the age of 12 and placing in numerous others.[3]
Professional skateboarding
At the age of fourteen, Trujillo was first sponsored by AntiHero and he was assigned professional status with the company two years later.[citation needed]
Trujillo has a signature shoe line with Vans and the company produced two commercials, shot by Stacy Peralta, to advertise the shoe (Trujillo appeared in both).[4]
Sponsors
As of 2011, Trujillo is sponsored by AntiHero, Spitfire, Independent, Vans, and Fourstar.[5]
Awards
On December 7, 2002, Thrasher announced that Trujillo had been voted the magazine's thirteenth annual Skater Of The Year.[1]
Contest history
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In August 2005, Trujillo placed 2nd in San Jose, CA in the Mountain Dew Tour. On August 3, 2008, Trujillo won bronze in X Games 14 Superpark competition.
Music
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Trujillo plays bass and vocals in a band called "Bad Shit", Together with Editor-in-chief of Thrasher magazine, Jake Phelps, and his wife, Ashley "Trixie" Trujillo. The band has toured both in the US and internationally.
Personal life
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As of September 2013, Trujillo is married to Ashley "Trixie" Trujillo and they are parents to their son, Waylon, who was born in December 2008.
Trivia
- Tony rides for Independent Trucks and Spitfire Wheels and shares a birthday with the founder of both companies, Fausto Vitello.
- Trujillo appears as a playable character in Tony Hawk's American Wasteland.
- Tony has a tattoo on his back with his favourite band's name: Mötley Crüe. Their song "Kickstart My Heart" is used for Tony's part in the Transworld video "In Bloom".[6]
References
- ^ a b "2002 Ad". Thrasher Magazine. 2003. [dead link]
- ^ Crossfire (4). "Tony Trujillo". Caught in the Crossfire. Division Media. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
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{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Tony Trujillo Skater Profile". SPoT Skate Shop. Skatepark of Tampa. 4. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
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