Vanessa Torres

Skateboarder

Birthday July 17, 1986

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Anaheim, CA

Age 38 years old

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About

Mexican skateboarder who has become known as one of the top female skateboarders in the world. She has showcased her talent in videos like AKA: Girl Skater and, in 2003, became the first female ever to a gold medal in skateboarding at the X Games.

Before Fame

She made her professional debut in 2000, when she was 14 years old.

Trivia

She is a featured character in the video game Tony Hawk's Proving Ground and is just the third female skater to appear in the series.

Family Life

She was born in Anaheim, California.

Associated With

She and Elissa Steamer are both pioneers in the world of women's skateboarding.