He left Powell Peralta a year later when they would not allow him to turn professional and joined Dogtown Skateboards. In 1979, as an amateur, Hosoi was sponsored by Powell Peralta. His father, Ivan "Pops" Hosoi became the manager of the Marina Del Rey Skatepark, and Christian quit school and spent his time there where he developed his skill. Hosoi started skating at seven or eight years old with veterans such as Shogo Kubo, Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams as his idols. Hosoi was born on Octoto a father of Japanese descent from Hawaii, and a mother of European and American descent. He is also known by the nicknames "Christ" and "Holmes".
Christian Rosha Hosoi ( / h oʊ ˈ s ɔɪ/ hoh- SOY born October 5, 1967) is an American professional skateboarder.
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