It's A Hawaii Thing

Mark Kanemura is a dancer from Honolulu most noted for being a finalist on season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance. After moving to Los Angeles, he collaborated with Lady Gaga as her dancer. He has also appeared on Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, RuPaul's Drag Race and more.  

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#dancer #LadyGaga #soyouthinkyoucandance

Sterling Sulieman is an American actor from Oahu, Hawaii. While he may have attended Punahou High School like Barack Obama, he has no aspirations of becoming the President of the United States. Unless its in a Motion Picture or Television Show. Or if this whole acting career thing doesn't work out. Then, maybe a presidency. But lets not bet on that.  

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#MagnumPI #ResidentEvil #HorizonForbiddenWest

Raiatea Mokihana Maile Helm is an authentic Hawaiian singer from Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi who is known for her powerful vocals accompanied by an authentic ukulele strum. She has played for audiences around the world, places including China, Tahiti, Japan, and Okinawa.

It is no surprise her hard work and dedication for preserving the authentic Hawaiian culture has landed her several prestigious awards including 2 Grammy nominations, Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellowship, and numerous Nā Hōku Hanohano Awards. Raiatea has garnered international success as well as being one of Hawaiʻi’s premiere female vocalists.

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#vocalist #grammy #nahoku #ukulele

Ever since I can remember I was always outside. Maybe it was because my father loved to fish and always took us along. He taught me and my brothers many different ways to catch dinner. We started with bamboo poles, graduated to rods and reels, and then went onto throwing nets and spear fishing. Fishing took up much of my young life until I was introduced to surfing. Once I caught that first wave, surfing became a life long obsession.  All surfers are keenly aware of the weather and I was no different. I kept an eye on the conditions just so I wouldn't miss out on that epic session. Back then, surf forecasts were rudimentary at best. I remember going to the beach many times expecting big waves only to find the ocean flat. It's just amazing how far along weather forecasting has come.  I started doing surf reports for a couple of radio stations around 1980 and continued on for more than 15 years. It was a pretty good gig since I was in the surf industry, besides my mother always told me I had the perfect face for radio.  During those years I dabbled in triathlons as well. I completed the Kona Ironman twice, as well as the Okinawa Strongman. Long since retired from competition, I now limit my sporting activities to surfing, golfing and one week a year of snowboarding.  Despite my mother's misgivings, I started in TV in 1997 as the morning weather man on KHNL with Lee Cataluna. We had a great time and we remain good friends. I joined KGMB9 in 2001 and made my debut on a very infamous day. September 11, 2001. The eerie thing is that Kim and I had just returned from New York on the previous night.  Since then we've been through a lot more, most of it good. Our son Luke was born in 2002 and our daughter Alia was born in 2003. Our family is blessed to live in the most beautiful place on Earth, with of course the most fantastic weather. We love going to the beach to surf, going hiking in the valleys and playing ball in the park.  

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/

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#GuyHagi #Weatherman #WeatherAnchor

Mary Ann Changg is the original creator of the make-up, hair and photography studios copied in Hawaii, the U.S., and l the world.  She is a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools and worked as a boutique owner and clothes designer, magazine publisher, photo journalist, actress, musician and agent.    Mary Ann was the on the Board of Directors and Secretary-Treasurer for SAG (Screen Actors Guild) for over ten years.  And also a Trustee on the Board of non-profit community organization, Palama Settlement for many years.  As "Sparkles A. Clown," Mary Ann is a bona fide registered clown with Clowns of America International and has won many first place international face painting awards, as well as being named, "Best Face Painter," by Honolulu Magazine's Best of Honolulu edition.  She currently works as a make-up artist for NCIS Hawaiʻi and Magnum PI.    Past projects include:  Hawaii 5-0, The Wrong Missy, Midway, Jurassic World, Snatched, Mike & Dave, King Kong Skull Island, Lion King, Lost, many more.  Mary Ann is working on a book and traveling art show showcasing her work as a rock concert photographer called "Rock 'n' Roll Legends by Mary Ann Changg."  

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#makeupartist #photographer #portrait

known as Jimmy T, is an American actor currently based in Singapore. He is known for his work on Glória (2021), RoboCop 3 (1993) and Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991).  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.  

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#judo #RoboCop

PIDGINMOJI was started by Ka'ohele (on da left) and inspired by Kamalu (on da right), two brothers who grew up in Waialua (when it was still a plantation town) on da North Shore of O'ahu. Ka'ohele (Ka'o for short) wen grad Waialua High School in '94 and Kamalu (Malu for short... Kamaluonapi'olani for long) wen grad Waialua High School in '99. He also wen go Kamehameha.  Ka'o created da original PIDGINMOJI app fo' send local kine emoji talking Pidgin to Malu. Den all their friends wanted da Pidgin emoji so Ka'o released da PIDGINMOJI mobile apps on iOS and Android. Den he turned PIDGINMOJI into one lifestyle brand selling swimwear, face masks, t-shirts, slippahs, beach towels, stickahs and more with any kine Pidgin on top!  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.  

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#PIDGINMOJI #pidgin #malu

James Mane is a larger than life Samoan stand up comedian, actor, and podcast host from Hawaii. He is the first Samoan to do stand-up comedy on American television via FNX’s First Nations Comedy Experience which highlighted many Native American comedians and other indigenous people and can be seen on Amazon Prime.  Mane is a co-star of an Adult Swim TV hit called, ‘Decker’ where he played Lanoi Arnold who was dubbed the unofficial king of Hawaii. Which can be seen on Amazon Prime and YouTube.  Mane has performed stand up comedy throughout the country most notably in Las Vegas’ hottest Friday night comedy show the ‘Dirty at 12:30’ in the South Point Hotel Casino, The World Famous Comedy Store, the Maui Comedy Festival, and the L.A. Comedy Club.  Mane has worked with comedians such as Dave Chappelle, Bert Kreischer, Doug Stanhope, Wanda Sykes, Ronny Chieng, Graham Elwood, Louie Anderson, Eddie Ifft, Amy Schumer, Brian Posehn, The Impractical Jokers, and many others.  

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.  

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#samoan #comedian #standupcomedy

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Tia Carrere is an accomplished actress in motion pictures and television as well as a two time Grammy award-winning musical artist.   Since she was discovered in a grocery store for her first movie role in “Aloha Summer”, she has shown her range of acting talent and versatility starring in numerous blockbusters- -“Wayne’s World 1 & 2” with Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, “True Lies” opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, “Rising Sun” with Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes. Tia also voiced the character of Nani in Disney’s classic animated film and tv series “Lilo & Stitch”.    In television, Tia launched her acting career in Los Angeles with a regular role on the daytime drama “General Hospital”.  Since then she has been seen in numerous TV programs including:  “Nip/Tuck”, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, “Warehouse 13”, “Hawaii 5-0”. “Relic Hunter”, her own action/adventure television series continues to play in syndication all over the world.  Tia and her long-time friend, artist/producer Daniel Ho share four nominations and two Grammy awards for their acclaimed CDs consisting of all original Hawaiian language compositions.  Their record,‘hawaiiana’,  reached #10 on Billboard’s World Music Chart. Tia also performed on the double- platinum movie soundtrack for “Wayne’s World”, had the end title song on “Batman:Mask of the Phantasm”,  as well releasing her Warner Bros. record “Dream.”   Tia continues to seek out projects that showcase her talents and challenge her abilities.

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.  

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#TiaCarrere #Grammywinner #truelies #ArnoldSchwarzenegger

Most days you can find me chasing my children, sitting in front of my green screen, nose in a book or consuming personal and professional development online. I’m a Big Island girl at heart, and now a Maui mama. I’m a wife to my husband Kaimi, and devoted mother of two amazing, spirited, kolohe (rascal) little ones. I’m a podcaster, journalist, host, producer, coach, consultant, writer, singer, teacher, student, lover of nature, and a woman who simultaneously seeks calming comforts and soul-awakening adventures!   I am mostly known for serving my community with up-to-the-minute pro bono severe weather updates – yes, the weather isn’t always perfect! People often refer to them as “tita bun” updates, as most days you’ll find me in yoga pants and a mom bun. Otherwise, this surfer mama lives in a bikini!  I enjoy teaching free CPR classes, donating blood with the Blood Bank of Hawaii (I’m O+ baby!), organizing food drives/fundraisers for the Maui Food Bank, helping to promote local people and businesses, using my platform as an influencer to encourage sustainable living practices, regularly hosting events, and (try my best at) inspiring people at my speaking engagements.   

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.  

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