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Paul Rodriguez | |
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 Paul Rodriguez (right) | |
| Born | December 31, 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | P-Rod |
| Occupation(s) | Skateboarder, Actor, Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Skateboarding |
| Height | 5'7 |
| Partner | Stephanie "Rainbow" Alexander |
| Parent(s) | Paul Rodriguez Sr. and Laura Martinez |
Paul Rodriguez (born December 31, 1984, in Tarzana, California U.S.) is an American professional skateboarder and actor. Growing up in Chatsworth, California, is where "P-Rod", a nickname given to him by his skateboarding friends, started skateboarding. At age 13, Paul’s dad bought him his first skateboard for $30. Paul got his first sponsor at age 14 with GIRL Skateboarding and was a pro skater at age 16. In the beginning it was strictly recreational. Paul Jr., nicknamed “P-Rod,” would go to skate shops with his friends, where they would watch skating videos all day long and later on “try to do what all the pros were doing.” As P-Rod’s skills improved, one of his friends took notice and began filming his skating sessions. “My friend Nigel sent my video out to a lot of people and I started getting calls,” he said. “I owe him a lot.” Since then P-Rod has made quite a name for himself, proving quite the success story.(Dub Magazine Sep, 2004)
Paul is an outspoken Christian, and has a tattoo of Jesus on his arm, and says “God’s not waiting for me to be perfect”. A quote from him: “My goal has already come true. Every kid’s dream is to become a pro skater, you know? Not only have I become a pro skater, but to me personally, I ride for the best sponsors there are. That’s even more than I ever expected… I didn’t skate to please everyone else. I started skating because I love to skate, you gotta to watch out because there will come a point where you’ll forget that “(EXPN)His sure determined attitude and calm composure on the skateboard, exemplifies his great ability in tournaments across America. Paul Rodriguez starred as the main character in the film Street Dreams, a film written and directed by Rob Dyrdek. From skateboarding to starring in movies, Paul Rodriguez has made a well lived lifestyle out of the sport he loves to do the most.
Skateboarding Career
Paul Rodriguez, nicknamed P-Rod, began skating and competing fourteen years ago in 1996 in his hometown of Chatsworth, Califronia [1]. Rodriguez's career achievements comprise gaining the 2008 champion title, at Baltimore Stop, several top five finishes within the Dew Tour, obtaining a silver in Tampa Pro in 2009, winning the 2008 Maloof Cup, gained back to back championship status in the GvR contest of 2004 and 2005, becoming winner of the Slam City Jam in 2005, and taking first place in the eS game of SKATE in 2003. As well as receiving awards in the prestigious skateboarding and extreme sports competition, the X Games.
His X Games career includes: winning a silver medal in the X Games 2008, winning a bronze medal in the 2003 the X Games, and the previously unheard of back to back gold medals win in the 2004 and 2005 X Games [2]. His other skating achievements include becoming the first skateboarder and Mexican American sponsored by Nike; he now has his own line of shoe he advertises and designed, and he won the 2005 FTC award for Best Trick and was the 2002 Trans World Skateboarding Rookie of the Year.[3].
Among elements of Rodriguez's skateboarding style that appeal to judges and corporate sponsors – such as Nike, Silver Trucks, Hubba Wheels and Active[4] – are his ability to portray competitive skateboarding as seemingly effortless and rare incidence of faults while skateboarding. His stance is considered “goofy foot” instead of regular; this means that when he skates his left foot is kept in back toward the tail of the board instead of in the front like in a regular stance.[5] Rodriguez has no real signature tricks, he would rather skate certain places; such as ledges, rails, and stairs where he can be creative, originate new tricks and express himself. He prefers the street style of skating when compared to vert.
Signature Shoes
- Nike SB Delta Force Zoom Air (June 2004)
- Nike SB Paul Rodriguez Zoom Air (February 2005 - December 2006)
- Nike SB Paul Rodriguez II Zoom Air (March 2007 - June 2009)
- Nike SB Paul Rodriguez II Zoom Air High (August 2008 - January 2009)
- Nike SB Paul Rodriguez III Zoom Air (August 2009)
- Nike SB Paul Rodriguez 2.5 (February 2010)
- Nike SB Paul Rodriguez IV (August 2010)
- Nike SB Paul Rodriguez V-Rod (Spring 2011)
Acting career
Paul Rodriguez not only has made himself successful with skating but he has also made an acting career. In 2002, Paul Rodriguez made his first acting appearance in The Brothers Garcia as "Cortez" in season 3, episode 1 "School Daze". In 2007, Paul appeared in an independent film called Vicious Circle, he plays R.J., a skater and aspiring comic book artist who falls in love with a punk rock singer (Emily Ríos). This film is often described as a Romeo and Juliet Love story, which won Best Film during the New York International Latino Film Festival in 2008. In 2009, Paul Rodriguez starred in the movie Street Dreams as the character Derrick Cabrera, written and produced by Rob Dyrdek. Paul plays an aspiring skater who dreams of being sponsored but he faces some challenges along the way. The movie was complete about a year and a half ago and was released June 12, 2009. He also appeared in the 2009 Maloof Money Cup Preview Special. He's in a Nike SB commercial called Today was a Good Day (Nike SB) with Eric Koston, Theotis Beasley, Kobe Bryant, and Ice Cube. Paul Rodriguez starred in the educational Drug Prevention Film, "Natural High 4", urging kids to pursue their own "natural high", and to always follow their dreams. Paul also appeared in a number of things as himself on television shows and video games. In 2003 he appeared in Underground also known as Tony Hawk’s Underground. In 2005 he appeared in Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland in 2006 in also appeared in Tony Hawk's Project 8. In 2009 he appeared in three fantasy factory episodes which were made popular by Rob Dyrdek. The title of these episodes where he appeared as himself were, Making Moves , Dusty Monkey , This Is Not Mom Certified.
Video games
Paul has starred in a number of games including Tony Hawk's Underground, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, Tony Hawk's Project 8, and Skate. He also appears in Tony Hawk: Ride.