Leo Romero Explained

Leo Romero
Nationality:American
Birth Name:Leo Romero
Birth Date:28 November 1986
Occupation:Professional skateboarder

Leo Romero (born November 28, 1986[1]) is a professional skateboarder whose early skateboarding influences included Heath Kirchart, Jamie Thomas[2] and Andrew Reynolds.

Early life

Romero was born in Fontana, California, United States[3] and is the son of Mexican immigrant parents. Romero first started skating around 1997 with his friendship crew "The Death Junkies".[4] Romero revealed in a 2009 interview that he "was ditching school and skating with friends" during his adolescence, while in a 2010 interview he explained that when he was growing up he knew what he wanted and did not let other people bother him.

Professional skateboarding

Romero has credited his sponsor the Pharmacy skateboard shop ("The craziest family I've ever had ...") with facilitating his departure from his hometown for the purpose of commencing a skateboarding career. Conversely, Romero's father has believed that "he [Romero's father]’s the reason why I made it so far"—that "he’s the one who gave me all the inspiration behind my career" but Romero believes that his father is mistaken. Romero has ridden the same skateboard deck shape for nearly a decade and the original board shape was provided by the Pharmacy shop.

Romero appeared in the Foundation videos Madness & Mayhem (2002) and That's Life (2004).[5]

As an Emerica team rider, Romero lived at the "Emerica Mansion II" with professional skateboarders Heath Kirchart, Kevin "Spanky" Long, and Bryan Herman.[6] In May 2013, the Romero signature shoe model "The Troubadour" was released, and Romero explained that the shoe design was based on footwear that could be for both skateboarding and fashion.[7]

Romero became a professional team rider for Baker Skateboards, a company that was founded and is owned by one of his childhood skateboarding influences Reynolds—in a 2010 interview Romero explained that his motivation for joining the team was based on his perception that Baker was "cool". Romero appeared in the Baker video production Baker Has A Deathwish (2008) that is a collaboration with "sister" brand Deathwish (as of May 2013, both companies are distributed by Bakerboys Distribution[8]).

In 2009 Romero left Baker to join the Toy Machine company[9] and explained in a 2010 Thrasher magazine interview that "I just don’t think I fit in with that crowd. It’s not really my bag." Romero revealed to Mike Sinclair, a senior employee of Tum Yeto (distribution company for both Foundation and Toy Machine), that Toy Machine is "100% skateboarding".[10] Toy Machine and Emerica have collaborated on a Romero signature shoe line with Toy Machine founder/owner Ed Templeton, who is also sponsored by Emerica.[11]

Together with his friend Griffin Collins, Romero launched the skateboard griptape company Bro Style in 2012. While primarily a griptape company, the brand also produces soft goods such as caps, socks, and shirts.[12] Bro Style has released video advertisements on the Internet that feature sponsored riders such as Matt Bennett, Dakota Servold, and Daniel Lutheran.[13]

Sponsors

Music

With his band Travesura, Romero released his first recording on the Scion AV label (a brand of the Toyota Motor Corporation) on March 1, 2014 at an event in Los Angeles, U.S. The recording is a self-titled EP and a music video for the song "Tenor" was also released.[20] [21]

Awards

Romero won Thrasher Magazines annual "Skater of the Year" award in 2010.[22] As part of the award ceremony, Romero performed karaoke for the audience.[23]

Personal life

Romero resides in California, U.S. in a "mock Spanish castle" property and owns a Harley Davidson motorcycle that he has ridden as part of the Emerica skateboarding tour "Wild Ride".[24] [25] Romero explained his life outside of skateboarding in a 2009 interview: "I’m a pretty simple guy. Not too much shit bothers me but I hate going to overcrowded bars and they’re overcharging you for beer. I hate that. The same things as everybody else I think: Playing guitar, listening to music, barbecuing on a summer day, finishing up some cold ones, fucking girls." Leo attended the University of Massachusetts graduating in 2012 with a degree in Geology.

Videography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Happy Birthday Leo Romero!. Emerica.. 15 February 2013. 28 November 2009.
  2. Web site: Leo Romero Interview. Thrasher Skateboard Magazine. High Speed Productions, Inc. 15 February 2013. Michael Burnett. 10 December 2010.
  3. Web site: LEO ROMERO SKATER PROFILE. Skatepark of Tampa. SPoT. 12 May 2013. 6 June 2012.
  4. Web site: Emerica Stay Gold B-Side: Leo Romero. https://archive.today/20130411191956/http://www.shockmansion.com/2011/07/02/emerica-stay-gold-b-side-leo-romero/. dead. 2013-04-11. Shock Mansion. 15 February 2013. February 2013.
  5. Web site: Leo Romero skate videos. SkatevideoSite.com. 15 February 2013. 2005–2013.
  6. Web site: The Truth About Leo Romero. Skateboarder. GrindMedia, LLC. 2 September 2012. 9 December 2005.
  7. Web site: Brick Harbor Presents: Leo Romero reviews the Emerica Troubadour. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/EOwZ0I9ZuVY . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. Google, Inc. 13 May 2013. Brickharbor. Video upload. 10 May 2013.
  8. Web site: About. Bakerboys Distribution. 12 May 2013. May 2013.
  9. Web site: Little Leo interview. Tum Yeto. 15 February 2013. Mike Sinclair. 7 April 2009.
  10. Web site: Uphill Battle: The Leo Romero Interview. ESPN Action Sports. ESPN Internet Ventures. 15 February 2013. Mike Sinclair. 21 June 2010.
  11. Web site: Emerica & Toy Machine Collab For Leo Romero New Signature Shoe. Kicks On Fire. Complex Sneakers. 15 February 2013. Furqan Khan. 12 January 2010.
  12. Web site: Products. Bro Style. Tumblr. 12 May 2013. May 2013.
  13. Web site: BRO STYLE TEAM COMMERCIAL NO. 2. Transworld Skateboarding. Bonnier Corporation. 12 May 2013. TWS. Video upload. 16 October 2012.
  14. Web site: Team – Leo Romero. Toy Machine. 12 May 2013. May 2013.
  15. Web site: ESWIC: Exclusive Interview with Leo Romero of Emerica & Laced by Leo. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/DnYKDk_Q9BQ . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. Google, Inc. 12 May 2013. Network A. Video upload. 3 August 2012.
  16. Web site: LEO ROMERO AND FIGGY SIGN WITH INDEPENDENT. Transworld Business. Bonnier Corporation. 12 May 2013. Transworld. 1 July 2009.
  17. Web site: Team – Leo Romero. Pig Wheels. 12 May 2013. May 2013.
  18. Web site: In the Parks with Neff Leo Romero & Dakota Servold. YouTube. Google, Inc. 12 May 2013. Neff Headwear. Video upload. 11 April 2013 .
  19. Web site: Don't Trip, It's Just Grip. https://web.archive.org/web/20150610204936/http://xgames.espn.go.com/skateboarding/article/8556648/skateboarders-leo-romero-griffin-collins-started-bro-style-griptape-their-bros. dead. June 10, 2015. X Games. ESPN. 12 May 2013. Mike Sinclair. 26 October 2012.
  20. Web site: LEO ROMERO'S TRAVESURA RECORD RELEASE. TransWorld SKATEboarding. Grind Media. 25 February 2014. TWS. 21 February 2014.
  21. Web site: TRAVESURA "TENOR" MUSIC VIDEO. Scion AV. Toyota Motor Corporation. 25 February 2014. 4 February 2014.
  22. Web site: An unseen interview with Skater of the Year, Leo Romero. Rob Brink. 12 May 2013. Rob Brink. 29 November 2010.
  23. Web site: Leo Romero - Thrasher Skater of the Year 2010. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/ei7iWEhuQfM . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. Google, Inc. 12 May 2013. ThrasherMagazine. Video upload. 14 December 2010.
  24. Web site: LEO ROMERO HOME PAGE: LETTER OF DISCONTENT. Transworld Skateboarding. Bonnier Corporation. 15 February 2013. Josh Brooks. 13 April 2010.
  25. Web site: Emerica Wild Ride (2008). Dustin Aron on Vimeo. Vimeo LLC. 12 May 2013. Dustin Aron. Video upload. May 2009.
  26. Web site: Leo Romero and Tommy Gurrola. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/bBX-qhcR9Zc . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. Google, Inc. 12 May 2013. johnny mcdonald. Video upload. 22 November 2005.
  27. Web site: Leo Romero skate videos. Skatevideosite.com. 12 May 2013. 2005–2013.

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