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Carrera

Private Carrera

Private Carrera is a fictional female skater which appears in several Tony Hawk's games.

Appearance[]

Private Carrera is a secret character featured in the original games up to THPS3. According to the original game info, she is from Fort Worth and her age is "barely legal" ("41" on the Nintendo 64 port). She usually appears in a white top and green bottom clothes. In THPS2 she also had her second outfit where she had a bathing suit on - a tan top and a green bikini bottom.

Origin[]

A longstanding rumor within the THPS community was that Private Carrera was named and modeled after adult film star Asia Carrera. According to Tony Hawk and elaborated on by former Neversoft developer Ralph D'Amato, Private Carrera was created by Neversoft character artist Noel Hines, and named after the Porsche 911 Carrera sports car (which was Hines' favorite car), and not the porn actress.[1] However, the designs for her skateboards, and the wording for her bio in THPS2 point towards her being one.

Upon hearing the rumors that the character was based off of her, Asia Carrera would end up visiting the Neversoft office after being invited by Neversoft president Joel Jewett. According to D'Amato, many Neversoft employees were apparently thrilled to have Carrera visit the offices. [2]

THPS2 Bio[]

"Originally from Roswell, NM, army brat Private Carrera is ready for action. If it's hard... like skateboarding... she's on it! Creator of such classic skate moves as the Ho Ho-Ho and Somi Spin, Carrera is always ready for some stiff competition."

Special tricks[]

  • THPS1: Well Hardflip, Somi Spin, Ho Ho Ho
  • THPS2: Fifty-5 Ho Slide, Ho Ho Handplant, Double Splits
  • THPS3: Handspring Layout, Ahhh yeahhh!, Ho Ho Sad Plant

Trivia[]

  • There is no way to unlock Private Carrera in THPS1, except using a cheat code. She will replace Officer Dick.
  • In order to unlock Carrera in THPS2, the player has to find all the gaps in the game, or enter a cheat code. However, Carrera is only available in the N64 version of THPS2 through a cheat replacing Officer Dick.(<-Prove this.)
  • When Private Carrera is chosen in THPS3 menu Rastapopolous says "I'm checkin' you out, checking me out".
  • Carerra's stat points are called "demerit points" in THPS3.
  • The design for the "Joystick" skateboard in THPS2 appears to have a decal of an Atari 2600 controller from the late 70's.
  • Private Carrera was removed in the Dreamcast and Xbox ports of THPS2 and replaced with a character named "Trixie", who has different deck graphics but shares Private Carrera's specials.
  • Based on her outfit in THPS3, she appears to be a Navy officer.
  • She is the only secret skater in THPS3 that lets you customize her outfit.

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References[]


Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 novelty characters
Bam MargeraDarth MaulWolverineOfficer DickPrivate CarreraOllie the Magic BumKelly SlaterDemonessNeversoft EyeballDoom GuyX-Ray
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