Hanging Out with Nolan Hong

Grant Kimura is a marketing consultant. He shares how he went from taking naps at UH Campus Center between jobs to throwing red carpet events in LA. The 2nd half is a lot of geek talk (i.e. Star Wars vs Star Trek) – you’ve been warned.

Grant with his parents

Captain’s Log…

Hawaiian ex-pats working in Hollywood

With Will Smith at the Palm Springs International Film Festival

Grant’s babies, Starbuck & Boomer

Mark Sumile is a retired Naval officer and Jamie’s eldest brother. We talk about how he went from barely finishing high school to graduating from the Naval Academy, leadership lessons he learned in the Navy, and why Jamie only eats Happy Meals.

Mark with his brother Grant, all about that 80s style

Mark and Jamie, the first time he left Hawaii

Visiting Mark in San Diego

At the Naval Academy

Studying for the first time ever

Hawaii boys at the Academy

Baby Maya!

Mark and Heather’s wedding in Virginia Beach

With his wife Heather at Jamie’s college graduation

With Governor Cayetano

Tour of the demilitarized zone

First time in the Chiefs’ Mess

Crossing the equator “ceremony”

Graduation pic

Debbie Nishimoto is a freelance makeup, hair & wardrobe stylist, and one of our favorite people. We talk about how she ended up in an unconventional career, dealing with the insecurities that come with freelancing, and tips for actors new to production.

Deb’s family

2014 Pele Awards (pc: Ashley Smith)

2014 Pele Awards (pc: Ashley Smith)

On set with Marcus Mariota

#succulentjunkie

Michael Ng is an actor, director and high school drama teacher. We talk about his approach to writing and directing, how he recognizes and encourages talent in his students, how self-doubt affected his career, and getting his dream role in The King & I.

The HIFF screening of Michael’s short film, “Peace by Piece,” with Colleen Fujioka (actress), Mike, Kerri Chai (editor), and Ian Hirokawa (co-writer).

At a performance of KHSPAC’s “Once on This Island”. Front is Jodie Kiyokawa (actress), Dwayne Sakaguchi (choreographer), Nanilisa Pascua (musical director), and Mike.

Michael as the King of Siam in “The King & I” by I’m a Bright Kid Foundation.

Some of Michael’s students attending a performance of “The King and I”. It was their first time seeing him perform on stage.

Odeelo Dayondon is a triathlete and a marathon runner, and one of the most motivated people I know. He talks about qualifying for the Boston Marathon and setting a personal record at the Chicago Marathon. He also shares some crazy stories about race day.

Delo’s Mom