Hometown:  Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Birthdate:  April 10, 1987
Home Break:  Arpoador

Accomplishments:
2007/ 2008 2-time XXL Big Wave Award Winner - Best Female Performance

2009 ESPY AWARD Winner- Best Female in Action Sports

Some people like to scream in scary movies, others jump off bridges with a tether around their ankle, 22-year-old Brazilian babe Maya Gabeira prefers to chase something a little more fierce. Her favorite monsters include the 18-20 foot giants that break at infamous spots like Waimea, Teahupoo, and along the outer reefs of Oahu.

This thrill seeker's courage and success has caught the attention of the surf world as well as main stream media including the likes of Rolling Stone, National Geographic, and ESPN.

Watch as this young girl continues to chase the biggest of the oceans swells around the world.

Video: Surfer Poll 2009 Nominated Wipeout