The last documentary in the 2011 East of Main Street series is about pro skateboarder Willy Santos. The life of Willy Santos revolves around skateboarding. Born in the Philippines and raised in San Diego, CA his effortless
style has remained constant over the twenty-some years he’s skated. As a professional, he has a achieved a level of international recognition that allows him to be an ambassador for skateboarding everywhere he goes. Knowing his skate career wouldn’t last forever, he partnered up with fellow skateboarder Tony Hawk to create skate company Birdhouse. In the video, he reminisces about his Filipino heritage and going up in a Filipino family. Willy Santos still remembers his roots when he goes back to his homeland of the Philippines. If you’re in the San Diego, visit his store Willys Workshop.

Also see other East of Main Street profiles including chef Anita Lo, apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, and Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai.

East of Main Street: skateboarder Willy Santos