Vanessa Torres

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Vanessa Torres

Born July 17, 1986 · Anaheim, California, USA (age 40)

Vanessa Torres (born July 17, 1986, in Anaheim, California) is a professional skateboarder. She is sponsored by Meow Skateboards and is the first woman to win X Games gold. In 2003 the X Games first featured female skateboarding competitions; Torres placed first, winning gold, in the street event (then called Park). Torres won silver in the X Games Street Competition in 2004. In 2015 at the X Game…

Known For

Skate DreamsSkate Dreams · 2022
Skate Dreams
5.52022
MovieDocumentary
Skate Dreams, the first feature documentary about the rise of women’s skateboarding, profiles a group of women whose pursuit of self-expression, equality, and freedom have created an international movement on and off their skateboards. From their boycott of the X-Games, to their defiance of traditional skateboarding gatekeepers, through grueling worldwide skate competitions in the run up to the Olympics, Skate Dreams showcases the charismatic personalities, indomitable spirits and amazing talent of these trailblazing pioneers.
Stay on Board: The Leo Baker StoryStay on Board: The Leo Baker Story · 2022
Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story
6.42022
MovieDocumentary
Celebrated skateboarder Leo Baker shares the details of their rise to fame and the clash between their career and self-discovery as a trans person.
This Is My ElementThis Is My Element · 2007
This Is My Element
2007
MovieDocumentary
Element's 8th skateboarding video featuring Nyjah Huston, Chad Muska, Brent Atchley, Chad TimTim, Justin Schulte, Jimmy Lannon, Bam Margera, International Team, Mike Barker, Levi Brown, Mike Vallely, Bucky Lasek, Collin Provost, Tosh Townend, Darrell Stanton, and Tony Tave
AKA: Girl SkaterAKA: Girl Skater · 2002
AKA: Girl Skater
10.02002
MovieDocumentary
A skate video film that provides a fascinating insight into the unique and rapidly emerging subculture of skaters.
Underexposed: A Women's Skateboarding DocumentaryUnderexposed: A Women's Skateboarding Documentary · 2013
Underexposed: A Women's Skateboarding Documentary
4.32013
MovieDocumentary
Professional skateboarder Amelia Brodka examines the skateboarding industry's approach to how it markets, promotes and supports women in its sport.
Humanity StokedHumanity Stoked · 2022
Humanity Stoked
2022
MovieDocumentary
A documentary about the beauty in overcoming fear and other challenges facing humanity as seen by icons of pro skating, science, art, music, activism, and education, all of whom share experiences and perspectives shaped by their love of skateboarding. The conversations focus on understanding fear, depression, addiction, education, activism, philanthropy, racism, sexism, homophobia, and the environment. The film’s purpose is to inspire deeper thinking, more empathic perspectives, and open conversations about human issues.
Getting Nowhere FasterGetting Nowhere Faster · 2004
Getting Nowhere Faster
8.02004
MovieDocumentary
Skate video featuring Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins Pastrana, Cara-Beth "CB" Burnside, Vanessa Torres, Amy Caron, Mimi Knoop and others.
Skate GirlSkate Girl · 2006
Skate Girl
2006
MovieDocumentary
History of women in skateboarding.

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