Coco Malia Camille Hapaikekoa Ho (born April 28, 1991) is a professional Hawaiian surfer born in

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. She began surfing at 7 years old, following in the footsteps of her family.

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 Mason Ho (born September 1, 1988) is a professional surfer from Sunset Beach on Oahu's North Shore. A member of the Ho surfing dynasty, Mason is the son of professional surfer Michael Ho, brother of Coco Ho, and nephew to World Champion surfer De ...

(1st Place Cold Water Classic ASP Pro Jr. 2008), played a major role in Coco's early surfing influences; he inspired her to surf as well as he did. With her parents allowing her to discover the sport of surfing, and with brother Mason there to impress her, 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.” Coco is now the new face for Volcom Clothing and lifestyle brand.

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 * 2016 Supergirl Pro - Champion Surfer Magazine: Top 5 most popular surfers’ Surfer Poll * 2010 - 3rd Place * 2011 – 2nd place * 2012 – 3rd Place * 2019 - 6th place

Filmography

*2002 ''

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'', Young Anne Marie *2007 ''Heart of a Soul Surfer'', Self *2010 ''Six Days In Paradise'', Alicia McShane *2010 ''First Love'', Self *2011 ''Leave A Message'', Herself *2018 ''She Is The Ocean'', Self *2020 ''Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable'', Self

References

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