Bio
Not many people start their careers right after preschool, but Anastasia Ashley certainly did. Riding her first surfboard at the age of 5 and engaging in competitions since the age of 7, Ashley has yet to turn her back on any of the world’s oceans and has won a plethora of awards and distinctions in the process, including the Association of Professional Surfer’s Triple Crown Rookie of the Year, the National Scholastic Surfing Association’s women’s championship and the Pro Surf Tour of America’s women’s tour championship.
Anastasia Ashley was born on February 10, 1987, in Los Angeles, California. After moving to Hawaii at the age of 5, Ashley was quickly introduced to what was to become her life’s calling: surfing. Despite being one of - it not the only - girl riding waves at the time, Ashley consistently proved that when it came to surfing, talent did not have a gender. A fact quickly reinforced by Anastasia becoming one of the most visible faces in the sport, as well as becoming one of PETA’s most prominent spokespeople.
Q & A
If you could be someone famous, who would you be
Myself, all the way
5 Items I can't live without
N/A
Favorite Bands
The Killers, The Transplants, Weezer, and The Mars Volta
Party animal or mellow TV on the couch
I like to go out and have a fun time, but at the same time am mellow too
Who / What inspires you
Any motivated person with a passion
Favorite Films
Sin City
What is more important to you than surfing
N/A
Any last words
Shout out to everyone at Oakley, all of my friends, Jaimie Sullivan, and everyone who supports me
Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)
Singing, fashion, and snowboarding
To me, Oakley is
A great company with the most awesome people working for them and always taking it to the next level in sunglasses
Number of years participating in your sport
13 years
Years as a professional
2
Favorite TV Shows
Entourage, Best Week Ever
When did you start your sport
5
What move / trick are you working on
360 airs
If you were not a pro surfer you would be
Probably a model or a designer
What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump
Lindsay Lohan's "Over", Gorillas "Feel Good Inc", and Kanye West's "Diamonds are Forever"
Favorite Drink
Rockstars and Red Bulls
Favorite Books
Taj's Hot Book of Surfing
