Christian Rosha Hosoi (born October 5, 1967) is an American professional skateboarder. He is also known by the nicknames "Christ" and "Holmes". Hosoi, along with Tony Hawk, was the most popular skateboarder for the better part of the 1980s. Hosoi is married to Jennifer Lee and has two sons, Rhythm Hosoi (from a previous relationship) and Classic Hosoi. He is currently living in Huntington Beach, California.
Hosoi started skating at five years old...
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Christian Rosha Hosoi (born October 5, 1967) is an American professional skateboarder. He is also known by the nicknames "Christ" and "Holmes". Hosoi, along with Tony Hawk, was the most popular skateboarder for the better part of the 1980s. Hosoi is married to Jennifer Lee and has two sons, Rhythm Hosoi (from a previous relationship) and Classic Hosoi. He is currently living in Huntington Beach, California.
Hosoi started skating at five years old with veterans such as Shogo Kubo, Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams as his idols. His father, Ivan "Pops" Hosoi became the manager of the Marina Del Ray Skatepark, and Christian quit school and spent his time there where he quickly developed his emerging talent. In 1979, as an amateur, Hosoi was sponsored by Powell Peralta. He left Powell Peralta a year later when they wouldn't allow him to turn professional and joined Dogtown Skateboards. After Dogtown went out of business shortly thereafter, he turned pro at the age of 14 with Sims...
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