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Kristian Lei
Photo courtesy Russell Tanoue Since age 19, Kristian Lei’s powerhouse vocals have dazzled audiences. Her first gig as lead character Kim in Cameron Mackintosh Productions’ Miss Saigon in Germany...
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Jay Hartwell
Photo courtesy Jay Hartwell Even after spending 10 months in Vietnam, Jay Hartwell can speak barely a word of the country’s language. But the one thing he can say is that, while abroad, he conducted...
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Marlene Sai
Nathalie Walker photo nwalker@midweek.com For 54 years, Marlene Sai has dazzled audiences locally and abroad. Since graduating high school and being discovered by legendary entertainer Don Ho, Sai has...
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Evan Leong
Nathalie Walker photo Two things are certain about Evan Leong: He likes business and he likes to give back. After he and wife Kari quickly achieved success with the launch of Bubble Tea Supply in 2001,...
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Cheesa Laureta
Photo from Ernesto Casillas With a father who played music and performed in talent shows in his spare time, you could say that Cheesa Laureta’s talent as a singer came naturally. But her father’s...
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Josh Feldman
Nathalie Walker photo Guests recently gathered at a private residence in Nuuanu to honor actress Mariska Hargitay during a “resort chic” picnic dinner celebrating Joyful Heart Foundation’s 10th...
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Patrick Okubo
Photo courtesy Patrick Okubo When Patrick Okubo appeared on MidWeek‘s May 2, 2012, cover, he had just received his master sommelier certificate. At the time, he was one of only three people in the...
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Egan Inoue
Photo from Jose Rahr Before Egan Inoue won two racquetball World Championships, he almost quit. For a year, Inoue traveled throughout the United States, competing in matches and losing every single...
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Perry & Price
Perry and Price on 1990, 1996 and 2008 ‘MidWeek’ covers In KSSK’s Iwilei studio, Larry Price sits in front of a computer talking to Michael W. Perry via Skype. Perry is on vacation in California,...
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Patricia Tam
Photo courtesy Halekulani Corporation When Patricia Tam was named general manager of Halekulani Corporation’s Waikiki Parc Hotel in 1987, she was the first woman in the state to hold the title. But it...
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Darryl Vincent
Photo from Michael Burr Eleven years ago, Darryl Vincent began his career with U.S. VETS. He had been working as a clinical supervisor with Institute for Human Services. But after meeting with the U.S....
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Amy Hanaiali’i and Willie K
Photo courtesy Monique Feil/Pae ‘ Āina Communications/Island Soul Entertainment Amy Hanaiali’i and Willie K are just as charismatic and friendly in person as they appear to be on stage. Fans who have...
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Emme Tomimbang
Nathalie Walker photo Last May, veteran broadcast journalist Emme Tomimbang shared with MidWeek readers that it was her Rottweiler Rufus (pictured) who ultimately saved her life when she suffered a...
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Tom Moffatt
Lawrence Tabudlo photo Much like the countless stars he has brought to Hawaii’s stages throughout the years, there’s just something about Tom Moffatt that captures an audience. It’s a quality that...
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Aileen Deese
Nathalie Walker photo Elmo, Barney, Pikachu, Minions, a Snow Queen and princesses — these are only a few on a long list of costumed characters set to make an appearance during Prevent Child Abuse...
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Ginai
Photo from Kicka Witte About three years ago, Ginai recorded a song she wrote called Endless Christmas. Thinking it would make a great title for an album, she produced a six-song EP. Only, instead of...
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Billy V
Bodie Collins photo When William Van Osdol was in sixth grade, he began listening to radio personalities like Kamasami Kong, Ron Jacobs and Danielle Tucker. It was then that he realized one thing: This...
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Carol Ai May
Photo courtesy Carol Ai May At a young age, Carol Ai May learned from her father that nothing in life is free. As the daughter of David C. Ai, president of City Mill, her earliest memories are of...
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Nalani Choy
Nalani Choy | Photo courtesy Chase Conching In Na Leo Pilimehana’s earliest days, the trio would travel to gigs in Nalani Choy’s ’66 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible. “All three of us in the front...
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Dr. Terry Shintani
Nathalie Walker photo While in law school, Terry Shintani was flunking and on the verge of quitting. Then a friend recommended he change his diet. Game to try anything, Shintani committed to a 10-day...
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