KEKOA KEKUMANO
A Honolulu lifeguard and performer for Tihati Production, Kekumano found his way to the screen as a regular on the hit TV show Hawaii Five-0. Best known for his role in Aquaman (2018) as the young Arthur, Kekumano is one of Hawaiʻi’s actors to watch.
HENRY IAN CUSICK
Cusick was born in Peru, raised in Trinidad and Scotland and he now lives in Hawaii. He trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama before joining the Citizens Theatre Glasgow.
Cusick starred in numerous British TV shows before moving to the U.S. to join the cast of the ABC TV series LOST. In 2006, he was nominated for an Emmy for his role as Desmond Hume. He played a series regular in ABC’s Scandal and had recurring roles on 24, SVU: Law and Order, Fringe, The Mentalist and Body of Proof. He was a series regular, as Marcus Kane on The CW’s The 100 for 6 seasons and had the co-starring role of Dr. Jonas Lear in The Passage on Fox. He will be seen next in the 4th season of MacGyver on CBS, joining the cast in the regular role as Russ.
He has also written, produced, directed and stars in his first short film dress which won Best Short at Hawaiʻi International Film Festival, Peace on Earth Film Festival and was a finalist at USA Film Festival.
MOSES GOODS
Goods is one of Hawaiʻi’s most prominent theatre artists. Originally from the island of Maui and now based in Honolulu he has traveled nationally and internationally performing his original work to a wide range of audiences. His body of work ranges from full length plays to theatrical storytelling pieces most of which are strongly rooted in Native Hawaiian culture.
ALBERT UELIGITONE
Originally from American Samoa, Albert studied acting at the University of Hawai’i Mānoa. He has appeared on Hawai’i Five-0, Marvel’s Inhumans, and the films Winter for the May Queen, Tropical Bliss, Hae Hawai’i, and Haole (currently in post-production.)
He has performed onstage at Kumu Kahua, Kennedy Theater, and most recently for Hawaiian Mission Houses. Based in Honolulu, Albert also works as a storyboard artist for film and TV.
DANIELLE ZALOPANY
Born and raised on the island of Oʻahu, Zalopany began acting in community theater in 2007. Currently, she is focused on making the jump to the big screen by focusing on such projects as "Waikīkī The Film," written and directed by Native Sundance Lab Fellow Christopher Kahunahana, and "Hae Hawaiʻi," directed by Ty Sanga and funded by Pacific Islanders in Communication.
IOANE KAHUAPONO GOODHUE
Goodhue is a Hawaiian language theater actor who recently took the jump to the screen. He can communicate a story in both Hawaiian and English languages without compromise. While incredible niche, the popularity of the Hawaiian language in entertainment has experienced steady growth as it becomes more salient in the minds of everyday people, Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians alike. He is motivated by bridging the gap as a storyteller and as an academic and truly believes that reshaping Hawaiʻi's entertainment landscape to include more Hawaiian voices will be beneficial to all people of Hawaiʻi.
NICK ANTHONY MASCIANGELO
Masciangelo is an LA based actor that loves to call Hawaiʻi, “Home”. An avid surfer and musician as well, Nick met Ty Sanga while filming The Haumana (dir. Keo Woolford) and have been friends ever since. Credits include LOST, Hawaiʻi Five-0, Outlaw Chronicles: Hell’s Angels, commercials and independent films- Juventud (2017), Hae Hawaiʻi (2018), and The Big Bend (2020)
E welo mau kuʻu hae Hawaiʻi
May our beloved flag forever wave.
KODDIE BEACH
MARK J. BUSH
MICHAEL CAMP
Michael grew up in a small town in Ohio and is an active duty Sailor. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts at Wilmington College, he discovered acting. He landed his first feature film in Wheeling, West Virginia appearing with Terry Kiser. Shortly thereafter, he joined the U.S. Navy and has had the good fortune to serve his country while pursuing his love of filmmaking and acting. Recently, Michael had a co-starring role on Hawaii 5-0 alongside Michael Ironside, JJ Soria, Tyron Woodley, and Nathin Butler. He also stars in the soon-to-be-released, The Islands, alongside Academy Award© winning actress, Mira Sorvino, and award-winning actor, John Savage. Michael also leads the feature film 20 Minutes which will be premiering at Fox Studios on July 18th.
DAVID CHONG
THEO COUMBIS
Coumbis has worked for over 25 years in film, television, and theatre as a professional actor. He is a member of SAG/AFTRA and has guest-starred in shows such as Lost, Hawaiʻi Five-0, Off the Map, Baywatch, North Shore, Fantasy Island, the Amazon series Love and Pancakes and many others. He was also featured in movies such as Into the Blue 2, You May Not Kiss the Bride, Testaments, the HIFF short The Round Up, and the Cameron Crow film Aloha.
His work with children in drama includes Callidus (Expressive Arts and Education), The Alliance for Drama Education and Kids Gym USA (LA). He also worked on independent movie productions as an acting coach, casting director, co-producer, writer and director.
Theo has a Diploma in Performing Arts from WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts). His work in film, television, and theatre has taken him to Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and the USA.
LAWRENCE DIBLASIO
DiBlasio is a current film student at the University of Hawaii. Studying under Ty Sanga & Anne Misawa he has learned the Art and Craft of storytelling from the essence of kindness, compassion and True Aloha for each project. DiBlasio was born and raised in New York City where he witnessed first hand how to overcome racism, prejudice, and violence when shooting a film. Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing was filmed in his neighborhood when he was just a child. DiBlasio finds his voice through acting and writing but is looking to branch out in other disciplines of the film making process through Exchange programs offered at the University of Hawaiʻi.
MARIANO FARRAR
Farrar’s roots are in Theatre; from doing repertory work at the Denver Center Theatre Company, the Firesign Theatre, Circle in the Square and most recently learning new dance steps cast as one of the fathers in Septime Webber’s “The Nutcracker “ with Ballet Hawaii at the Blaisdell Center. TV commercials and short film work punctuate his acting with- most recently- the role of Clarence Whitmore in the 200th episode of Hawaii Five-0. An Oʻahu resident for the last 11 years, Farrar has been studying with Scott Rogers Studios and Kimee Balmilero at Improv Hawaiʻi. Researching and Playing the role of Sanford Dole in Ty Sanga’s Hae Hawaiʻi brought him massive respect for the history, dignity and cultural sovereignty of Hawaii and the Royal Family Line.
DEZMOND GILLA
Gilla is a local writer/producer/actor. He is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, receiving his BA in Theater, and has continued on to appear in various stage and screen productions including contract roles on Lost and Hawaiʻi 5-0. His recent stage credits include The Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, #metoo Monologues, Eurydice, and The Children of Isfahan. He is also very proud of his first feature-length film, How to Spell Revenge, in which he wrote, produced and starred.
MEHANAOKALĀ HIND
JEFF JUETT
ZEN LUCERO
Born and raised in Hawaii nei, Zen Kai Lucero made his big-screen debut at 9 years of age in Hae Hawaiʻi and has been featured on the cover of MANA magazine. In his spare time, Zen Kai enjoys going to the beach, skateboarding, video games, hip hop dancing, playing ukulele... and staying true to his island heritage, can sometimes be found climbing coconut trees.
MĀLIE LYMAN
PATRICIA LEI MURRAY
Murray is an author, quilt artist, teacher/designer, and motivational speaker. Her work has been exhibited not only in Hawaii but internationally. Her treasured Hawaiian Flag Quilt hangs in the Liliʻuokalani Gallery of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs... a gentle but profound reminder of our Queen, her deep love for her people, and never fading pursuit of Hawaiian justice.