Talk about a total flex. Filipino skateboarding queen Margielyn Didal has just become a part of gaming history.
That’s right, the Olympic gold medalist and Southeast Asian Games champion is now an official character in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, set to drop this July.
This is HUGE for skateboarding, for Filipinas, and for anyone who’s been following Didal’s rise in the skateboarding world.
We’re talking about a woman who’s dominated skate parks, repped the Philippines on the international stage, and now, she’s shredding in a video game that’s been beloved for decades.
A Legendary Crew of Skaters, and Didal’s Right There with Them
Didal’s inclusion isn’t just some casual cameo. She’s joined by other pro legends, including Leticia Bufoni, Lizzie Armanto, and of course, Tony Hawk himself.
And the game itself is a remaster of Pro Skater 3 and Pro Skater 4—two of the most iconic games in the skateboarding series, and now, with Didal added, it’s even more legit.
In the trailer, Didal is seen shredding through the game, and the hype is real. “I’m excited to be in the game and for other people to use me to have fun,” Didal shared in an interview clip. And we’re sure gamers are just as pumped to take her for a spin on the virtual half-pipe.
From The X Games to the Gaming World
Didal, who’s made a name for herself on the global stage, burst onto the scene in 2018 when she competed in the X Games Minneapolis.
Since then, she’s been unstoppable. She bagged a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games and went on to claim two golds at the Southeast Asian Games.
But this? This is another level. Being featured in a Tony Hawk game is the stuff of skateboarding dreams.
And let’s not forget her viral moment with Tony Hawk during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
In true Didal fashion, she joked about taking a picture with Hawk, even posting, “This guy asked me to take a photo with him and I let him because he looks like Tony Hawk.” Talk about an iconic exchange that turned into a meme—no wonder Hawk had to clear things up during interviews.
Didal’s Moment in the Spotlight: A Filipino Pride Moment
There’s something special about seeing a Filipino athlete break through in a way that impacts multiple generations.
Margielyn Didal’s rise to prominence is inspiring—just ask any Filipino gamer who’s now getting the chance to virtually skate alongside her.
The inclusion of Didal in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is not just a personal victory for her—it’s a big win for Filipino representation in gaming.
So, get ready, because the game drops in July, and you can bet we’ll all be picking Margielyn Didal as our character of choice.
