Leslie, a graduate of Cerritos High School and Cerritos College with an Associate's degree in Computer Graphics, embarke... View More

Leslie, a graduate of Cerritos High School and Cerritos College with an Associate's degree in Computer Graphics, embarked on her acting career in 2003 with the sitcom "Nonstop 4." She has since garnered recognition for her leading roles in popular television dramas such as "Couple or Trouble" (2006), "Tazza" (2008), and "Birth of a Beauty" (2014). Leslie's film work includes notable roles in "Miss Gold Digger" (2007) and "Penny Pinchers." View Less

John Corbett, a Cerritos College alumnus, is a renowned actor recognized for his iconic roles in popular television show... View More

John Corbett, a Cerritos College alumnus, is a renowned actor recognized for his iconic roles in popular television shows and movies. After graduating high school, he initially worked at Kaiser Steel in Bellflower, California. A back injury led him to enroll in hairdressing classes at Cerritos College, where he also pursued his passion for acting. This dual pursuit of hairstyling and acting proved to be a fortuitous decision. View Less

T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a former NFL wide receiver, began his college football career at Cerritos College. After dropping o... View More

T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a former NFL wide receiver, began his college football career at Cerritos College. After dropping out of Barstow High School, he enrolled at Cerritos, where he excelled as a two-time First-Team All-Mission Conference selection at wide receiver and kick returner. His impressive performances at Cerritos earned him a transfer to Oregon State. Houshmandzadeh's collegiate success led to him being drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He went on to play for the Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, and Oakland Raiders during his NFL career. Currently, Houshmandzadeh serves as a wide receiver coach at Long Beach Poly High School, sharing his expertise with the next generation of football players. View Less

John Force, a legendary figure in NHRA drag racing, was born in Bell Gardens, California. He is a 16-time Funny Car worl... View More

John Force, a legendary figure in NHRA drag racing, was born in Bell Gardens, California. He is a 16-time Funny Car world champion and a 20-time championship car owner of John Force Racing. With 144 career victories, he is one of the most dominant figures in the sport. After graduating from Bell Gardens High School, Force briefly attended Cerritos College to play football. His passion for racing, however, soon took over. Today, he races alongside his son-in-law Robert Hight and daughters Brittany and Courtney, collectively known as "The First Family of Drag Racing." View Less

The U.S. Representative for California's 32nd congressional district has been serving in Congress since 1999. A member o... View More

The U.S. Representative for California's 32nd congressional district has been serving in Congress since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously held positions in the California State Assembly and on the Norwalk City Council. Grace was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, and relocated to California with her husband after completing high school. A mother of five, she attended Cerritos College and Texas Southmost College before working for the Ford Motor Company for 22 years. Additionally, she is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. View Less

Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Chinese immigrant parents, the renowned figure skater, often referred to as Yuanyuan by... View More

Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Chinese immigrant parents, the renowned figure skater, often referred to as Yuanyuan by Chinese media, is a two-time Four Continents bronze medalist, the 2007 World Junior Champion, the 2006 Junior Grand Prix Final champion, and a three-time U.S. national medalist. Before transitioning to figure skating, she displayed talent in various artistic disciplines, including piano and ballet. She even served as the concertmaster in her middle school orchestra. In 2017, she began her academic journey at Cerritos College. View Less

The Speaker of the California State Assembly represents the 63rd Assembly District. He completed his high school educati... View More

The Speaker of the California State Assembly represents the 63rd Assembly District. He completed his high school education in 1986 and has acknowledged his academic challenges during that time. He found his passion at Cerritos College and subsequently earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from California State University, Fullerton. Following the receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship, he attained his Ph.D. in political science from the University of California, Riverside, with post-doctoral studies conducted at Boston University. Additionally, he has held positions as the executive director of Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services and the interim executive director of the California League of Conservation Voters. View Less

The individual is a Mexican American former professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for ... View More

The individual is a Mexican American former professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Pittsburgh Pirates. He also represented Mexico's national baseball team. Currently, he serves as the acting manager for the El Paso Chihuahuas, a Triple-A baseball team, and has previously managed the Arizona League Padres. He has resided in Norwalk, California for the majority of his life and is an alumnus of Santa Fe High School and Cerritos College. View Less

Bisimoto Engineering's CEO and Chief Engineer is also a professional racecar driver and engine builder. He competes with... View More

Bisimoto Engineering's CEO and Chief Engineer is also a professional racecar driver and engine builder. He competes with a 2006 Honda Insight in the Pro Stock ranks of the IDRA (Battle of the Imports), IDRC, and CMI series. Bisi has achieved the distinction of building and driving the fastest carbureted front-wheel-drive vehicle in the world. He began his academic journey at Anambra State University of Technology at the age of 15, where he studied Petrochemical Engineering. He later transferred to Cerritos College, graduating with honors in Applied and Natural Science associate degrees. He ultimately obtained a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and a degree in Engineering Management from California State University, Long Beach. View Less

The individual, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, is presently serving as an assistant to Colorado Rockies General... View More

The individual, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, is presently serving as an assistant to Colorado Rockies General Manager Jeff Bridich. He initially played third base during his high school years but transitioned to a pitcher while attending Cerritos College. After transferring to California State University, Los Angeles, where he was named the Golden Eagles' MVP in his senior year, he signed with the New York Mets as an amateur free agent. He dedicated three seasons to their farm system before securing a position in the Mets' bullpen in 1974. View Less