It's A Hawaii Thing

Nito Larioza is a Filipino-American stunt performer and a stunt coordinator, from Hawaii. He is also a producer, dance and movement choreographer for film and TV. Nito’s best works are in numerous blockbuster movies such as Jumanji, Avatar, Jungle Book, Indiana Jones the Crystal Skull, X Men, and Transformers.  It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and tra...

Many Oahu residents recognizes Danielle Tucker as the radio personalists of 22 years as the most trusted voice of traffic in the island. Tucker’s traffic reports were played on six different radio stations: Hawaiian 105 KINE-FM, KCCN-FM 100, Power 104.3 FM, KRATER 96 FM, KKNE 940 AM and KPRP 650 AM. She is now the traffic reporter of KITV Island News. Additionally she hosts her own radio show "The...

Tory Mell, is an actor and producer best known for his groundbreaking short science fiction film: White Room: 02B3, the first of its kind 360-degree narrative film. He was a producer at Roddenberry Entertainment (Creators of Star Trek) and has worked in film and television production for the better part of 20 years. He wrote the critically acclaimed prequel comic-book adaptation of Kurt Wimmer and...

Danielle Zalopany, is a beautiful and talented actress from Kaneohe, O‘ahu. She has acted in many powerful Hawai'i made films such as Waikiki, River of Small Gods, Hae Hawai'i, and Moloka'i Bound. Through her acting she lifts the Native Hawaiian community. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler.  Celebrities, artists & community leaders vom...

Danny Kaleikini is a radio, TV, and recording artist, including performances in two motion pictures. He won the TBS award at Tokyo's Intemational Song Festival and was the first non-Japanese to perform at Hiroshima's Peace Music Festival. He's performed at New York's Carnegie Hall and was honored by the Honolulu Centennial Commission as one of a Hundred Individuals who helped shape Honolulu. Recen...

Eric Andrew Wright is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League. In the 2007 NFL Draft he was drafted second round by the Cleveland Browns. Wright also played for the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and San Francisco 49ers where he retired. After his 7th season in the NFL he announced his retirement from professional football. During his career he played at 4 S...

Melissa Short Zapin started as a soprano in Honolulu, Hawaii. An unforgettable rendition of Je veux vivre from Romeo et Juliet won her the Miss Hawai‘i title and a place on the famed Miss America stage. There, she won the talent and swimsuit competitions and finished in the top ten. Melissa was first in the NSAL Opera Competition, performing Christine in Phantom of the Opera and Cinderella in Roge...

Tamara Shaffer, Wellness & Lifestyle Consultant and now Founder of Honolulu's first IV Lounge & Lifestyle Medspa, DRIPHAWAII.  From Model to Mom and Biz Development Consultant working with many industries in Hawaii and abroad, Tamara now takes all her experiences and passion for wellness, intimate health, and esthetics to bring something unique to Hawaii that is for BOTH men & wom...

“America’s GAYSIAN Sweetheart” – Alec Mapa! He has been making people laugh since he was a little kid growing up in San Francisco and now he is an actor, comedian, and writer. He scored his first break playing the role of Song Liling in David Henry Huang’s Broadway production of M. Butterfly in which he toured the country. Alec has made guest appearances on a variety of TV shows like Roseanne, The...

Anette Arinix Amazing Aga (yes, that’s her real name) is a Samoan-American comedian, actor, writer, and producer from Hawaii. Local audiences may recognize her as “the wife” in the popular Diamond Bakery commercials. As an actor, she has performed with various Honolulu theatre companies, including Kumu Kahua, Manoa Valley Theatre, and Stage Fish. She has also written and performed in The Hawaii Co...

Aidan Laprete is a singer-songwriter, music producer and actor, originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. Formerly known as Aidan James, he was a YouTube sensation at the age of 8, with over 20+ million views earning global recognition for his cover of "Hey Soul Sister". Laprete has toured around the US, Tahiti, and Asia. He has been featured on ABC News, HBO, and Good Morning America. After relocating to...

JohnnyJunkers is a professional cosplayer from Orange, California and he has been a professional cosplayer since 2012 providing costumes and modelling for clients such as Riot Games, Marvel Entertainment and Crunchyroll. As a cosplay competitor he was the winner for season 1 of Myx TV's "Call To Cosplay" and subsequently a judge for 2 seasons as well as the winner for the 2020 League of Legends No...

Kurt Hoffmann is one of our very own editors for It’s A Hawaii Thing, Culturised, and many other local television programs, including Cooking Hawaiian Style.  Aside from his work as an editor and crewmember on these productions, he is a writer, director, cinematographer, and producer for films and documentaries, many of which he releases on his YouTube channel, Kurt Hoffilms: youtube.com/c/ku...

Dustin Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American actor, director, writer, and martial artist. He is best known for his roles as Harry Truman Loki on the hit TV show, “21 Jump Street,” and Johnny Loh on “VIP.” He moved with his family from Vietnam to California where he pursued acting from a young age and went on to establish himself as one of Hollywood’s premiere Asian-American actors. He has been in films...

“Aloha! I’m Patrick Landeza, and I’m from the island of Berkeley, California.” Audiences chuckle whenever Patrick introduces himself, in part because it has become an inside joke that he shares with those who attend his concerts regularly – he says it every single time. But the fact that Patrick is from Berkeley is key in how he defines himself and his role in Hawaiian music. Not only is he an exc...

It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler.  Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated to anything and everything unique to life in Hawaii.  To Learn more about It's A Hawaii Thing visit:  https://www.itsahawaiithing.com/It's A Hawaii Thing is a https:...

Kat Reeder is a Honolulu-based illustrator and portrait artist. Born in Peru, raised in Miami, and now living on Oahu, her work is characterized by bright colors, beautiful women, and a love for vintage textures. Her work shows in boutiques and galleries throughout Hawaii, and she’s done commercial illustrations for hotel chains like Sheraton and Fairmont, musical acts like Hirie and Raiatea Helm,...

Simmone Park is a jill of all trades and master of a few. Her global career spans ten countries and includes global branding, real estate, and management consulting.   Recently, Simmone finally worked up the courage to disappoint her Asian parents and went into comedy. Second City trained, in less than five years, Simmone has performed in 6 countries, shared a stage with Jerry Seinfeld a...

Oscar Quintero/Kay Sedia was born and raised in Hacienda Heights CA With very strong roots in Tijuana Mexico! Kay Sedia came to life when Oscar competed the aids benefit drag pageant QUEST FOR THE CROWN where Kay was named first runner up (Robbed) The pageant is now called best in drag show and Kay is now the host. The week after the pageant Kay Sedia graced the Drag Strip 66 stage and she was off...

If anyone could be described as having “Hawaiian heart and soul,” it is indeed Kamakakehau Fernandez. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, a 6 week old African American infant was adopted and brought to the shores of Maui, Hawaiʻi by Robyn Nae’ole, It is here that his new family and home shaped “Kamakakēhau” (Kamaka) into one of Hawaiʻi’s refreshing  talents.   Kamaka’s education played a...

Carrillo Digital Inc founder Ruben Carrillo was born in La Paz, BCS Mexico in March of 1969.  Growing up with two artists for parents he was continually exposed to the arts, but it wasnʻt until 1986 during a video production class in High School that he would make a decision that would set him on his course for the next 28 years.  Starting his first full-time job as a production assistan...

It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler.  Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated to anything and everything unique to life in Hawaii.   To Learn more about It's A Hawaii Thing visit:  https://www.itsahawaiithing.com/  It's A Hawaii Thing is...

With over 25 years of production experience in Hawaii's TV and Film industry, Angela has worked on all types of projects from commercials and music videos to episodic TV, indies, and feature film productions. Her long list of credits include award-winning independent films, “Hawaii Five-0”, and currently Co-Producer on Apple’s new TV series from creators Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett.  ...

Though now living in beautiful Waimānalo, Kawika grew up in the small town of Kane`ohe on the windward side of O`ahu. One cannot think about the windward side without images of the breathtaking Ko`olau mountain range, lush, green valleys and the magnificent ocean views. Born to Samuel (Uncle Sam) and Josephine (Aunty Jo) Kahiapo, Kawika is the 5th of 6 children. Kawika's interest in music began at...

“88 Tees” was established in 1988 with a simple belief “Every Fit For Every Style”. Yaya, an iconic character, along with her family embodies the Aloha spirit and lifestyle – sharing happiness and affection with others. Please join us at any of our two locations both in the heart of Waikiki which are located on Kuhio Ave and our flagship store on Kalakaua Ave.   Born in Oahu, Avian used to li...