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Gabriel Medina is a certified surfing phenomenon. But he’s not alone in the water – his stepdad, Charlie Serrano, plays a huge role in Medina’s surfing career. From his earliest contest days, Serrano was there. And he still is. At every contest, Serrano is there, winning and losing along with his son.