Malia Ward

A California native, Malia Ward's connection to the ocean began before her birth. As the daughter of a professional surfer father and fashion model mother, Malia's introduction to sand and waves was inevitable. Malia is known in the surfer community as one to watch for her dominance on her surfboard and her achievements on land. A Communications graduate from the University of Southern California, she was a member of the USC Surf Team and Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Malia pursues a budding commercial and theatrical acting career while deejaying, longboard dancing, playing tennis, riding her horse, and enjoying her scenic beach lifestyle in San Clemente and Malibu, California. In Summer 2021, she will make her prime time television debut as an athletic contestant on the ABC competition series "The Ultimate Surfer" in partnership with the World Surf League.