Ricardo Laguna

Born in La Paz, Mexico, he and his family—younger brother Ricardo Angel and parents Ricardo Arturo and Marisela Laguna—moved to Tijuana, Mexico briefly when he was 8 years old before seeking a better life. After gaining citizenship, Ricardo's father moved the Laguna family to Las Vegas when he was 13. While not knowing any English and growing accustomed to his new lifestyle, Ricardo took immediate interest in riding bikes. After riding dirt jumps everyday around his neighborhood, it would eventually launch his BMX career. Ricardo attended Eldorado High School, where he graduated in 2000.

After competing at the amateur level for a couple years, where he won the "DK DIRT CIRCUIT" in Lake Perris, California he then went on to win The Core Tour King of Dirt Series. In 2003, Laguna turned pro at the age of 21. Laguna started hosting Clark County Extreme Thing, the largest Music Action sports festival in Nevada for 12 years. Laguna is the founder of Hispanic Fest at the Cannery casino and hotel. In 2016, Laguna started executive producing a cable television show "Live With Lisa" on Cox Cable.

He is currently sponsored by Powerbar, Woodward Camp, TSG Safety Gear, Corrupt Bikes, and ossur

• Laguna created the "Ricardo Laguna Pro Dirt Challenge" and the "Ricardo Laguna Rail Jam" for the last 12 years, which takes place every year at Extreme Thing Sports and Music Festival which is held at Desert Breeze Park in Las Vegas. In 2012 Laguna made the "Ricardo Laguna Pro Dirt Challenge" a series with a second stop in Lake Havasu Arizona
• Was the premier Spanish live announcer for the X-Games inside the Home Depot Center located in Carson, California and the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles
• In 2007 Laguna earn the #1 South American Dirt Jumper in Cali Colombia
• in 2007 ESPN showedcase Laguna's Lexus IS 350 as one of the hottest whip for action sports http://espn.go.com/action/gallery?id=4168735&image=7
• In 2009, Laguna was nominated for "the BMX dirt jumper of the year" from BMX Plus Magazine.
• Has Appeared twice on the cover of BMX Plus Magazine.
• Laguna was a presenter at the 2010 and 2012 World MMA Awards held at The Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
• In 2010 Laguna appeared in an episode of Holly's World starring Holly Madison.
• Also in 2010, Vegas Magazine celebrated the 50 most influential singles in Las Vegas called the "Las Vegas Black Book 2010" in which Laguna was named along with Matt Goss, Floyd Mayweather Jr. among other Las Vegas celebrities and high profiled residents.
• In 2010 Laguna hosted a 1-hour TV show called the American Latino TV that aired on the networks, My Network TV, CBS, CW, IND, ABC, NBC, Comcast Corporation, and Fox.
• Laguna was named one of Las Vegas' Hottest Bachelors in 2009 by Las Vegas Magazine.
• In 2011, Laguna won the South American title "King of Dirt."[1]
• In 2013 Laguna grace the cover of 7 magazine and voted one of the most intriguing people of 2013 http://vegasseven.com/2013/01/24/ricardo-laguna-2/
• in 2014 Laguna was awarded North Las Vegas Honorary Citizen of North Las Vegas By Mayor John Jay Lee http://www.fatbmx.com/bmx/news/article.php?storyid=31544
• In 2014 Laguna grace the cover of Las Vegas Man Magazine http://www.lasvegasmanmagazine.com/summer-2014-digital-magazine/
• In 2014 Laguna created Hispanic Festival at the Clark County Amphitheater
• In 2014 Laguna had his home remodel by the cast of The Vanilla Ice Project Albert and Leon for the reality TV series "Amish Renogades" DIY Network
• In 2015 Laguna was awarded one of the most influential Twitter people of Las Vegas by Carolyn Goodman
• In 2015 Laguna appear on A&E (TV channel) TV show "Driving Vegas"

In late 2011, Tr3s and MTV production greenlighted a reality television show focusing on Ricardo's life in Las Vegas. Executive produced by Wilmer Valderrama, it premiered on March 14, 2012 on Tr3s.

At the age of 13, he relocated to Las Vegas, where he currently resides. In 2011, his hometown of La Paz opened a new BMX dirt park named after him.[2] Outside of competitive riding, Ricardo also designs dirt tracks and jumps for "The Ricardo Laguna Pro BMX Dirt Challenge" held every year at Extreme Thing[3] in Las Vegas.

• Ricardo-Laguna.com
• Powerbar Website
• WoodwardWest Website
• TSG Website