Leo Romero (born November 28, 1986, in Fontana, California, U.S.) is a professional skateboarder. Leo is second generation Mexican American. Leo first started skating around 1997 with his friends, "the Death Junkies". His early influences included Jamie Thomas and Andrew Reynolds, which perhaps explains Leo's tendency to skate large obstacles and handrails. He lived at the Emerica Mansion II with Heath Kirchart, Kevin "Spanky" Long, and Bryan Herman.[1] He recently bought his very own home with well known DJ M3MO(Guillermo Aguilar) in Long Beach, California.[2]
In 2009, Leo left Baker Skateboards, switching to Toy Machine.[3]
Romero owns a restaurant in Compton, CA.
Leo Romero is currently sponsored by Toy Machine."[4] Toy Machine and Emerica have teamed up to offer a Leo Romero signature shoe line.[5]
Leo is a gun aficionado.[6]
Leo Romero won Thrasher Magazine's annual Skater of the Year award in 2010. Watch his part in Stay Gold. Do it. Or dont. Whatever.
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