Coco Ho
Coco Ho | |
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Personal information | |
Nickname | Cokes and Flying Hawaiian |
Born | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | April 28, 1991
Residence | Sunset Beach, Oahu |
Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
Weight | 122 lb (55 kg) |
Surfing career | |
Best year | 2011 |
Sponsors | Volcom, Swatch, Beats by Dr. Dre, Nike, Mayhem |
Major achievements | 2009 WCT Ripcurl Search Portugal Champion |
Surfing specifications | |
Stance | Ninja |
Shaper(s) | Matt Biolis |
Quiver | 5’6” x 17.75” x 2.05” |
Favorite waves | Snapper and Lowers |
Favorite maneuvers | Anything progressive |
Website | www |
Coco Malia Camille Hapaikekoa Ho (born April 28, 1991) is a professional Hawaiian surfer born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She began surfing at 7 years old, following in the footsteps of her family. Today, Coco has won over 25 surfing awards and has been voted a top three fan favorite in Surfer magazine’s Surfer Poll.
Early years
At age 7, Coco Ho began following in the footsteps of her surfer family. Coco’s father, Michael Ho, was a professional surfer (World Cup and 1982 Pipe Masters) as well as her uncle, Derek Ho (1993 World Champion). Her brother, Mason Ho (1st Place Cold Water Classic ASP Pro Jr. 2008), played a huge role in Coco’s early surfing influence by her wanting to surf as well as him.[1] With her parents allowing her to discover the joy of surfing and Mason there to impress, Coco was set for a life in the water. Coco earned her first sponsorship at 8-years-old and at age 17, she qualified for the ASP Women’s World Championship Tour. In 2009, Coco won the Rookie of the Year award. Raised on Oahu’s North Shore, Coco spent most of her time surfing the "Seven Mile Miracle”. Ho is currently ranked number twelve in the top female surfer in the World.[citation needed]
Career Victories
- 2005 Open Women’s Regional Hawaii Champion
- 2006 Open Regional Hawaiian Champion
- 2006 Hawaii Billabong Junior Champion
- 2007 Sunset Beach WCT - Trials winner (quarter final finish)
- 2007 VQS Championship - 1st place
- 2007 Triple Crown Rookie of the Year
- 2008 US Open Junior Pro Champion
- 2009 Ripcurl Search Portugal Champion
- 2009 ASP Rookie of the Year
- 2010 Bahia Brazil, WQS 4 Star Champion
- 2010 Supergirl Pro Junior 1st place
- 2010 Maresia Girls International, (Brazil) WQS 6 Star -1st place
- 2011 ASP Pro Junior Champion
- 2011 Women’s Legendary Pacific Coast Pro, (Newcastle, Australia) WQS 6 Star - Champion
- 2011 World Qualifying Champion
- 2013 ASP Heat Of The Year
- 2014 Los Cabos Open Of Surf WQS 6 Star- Champion
- 2014 Oceano Santa Catarina Pro WQS 6 Star - Champion
Surfer Magazine: Top 5 most popular surfers’ Surfer Poll
- 2010 - 3rd Place
- 2011 – 2nd place
- 2012 – 3rd Place
Filmography
- 2002 Blue Crush , Young Anne Marie
- 2011 Leave A Message, Herself