If there's a Disney animated feature based in Hawaii, I knew I had to be part of it. I'm very proud to be from Hawaii. There was no question the role was mine.
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I'm proud of being from Hawaii, and I'm proud of being Hawaiian, but I'm more than that, too.
And after four years, I thoroughly enjoy Hawaii and the success of the show.
Honestly, I grew up with Disney.
Well, filming in Hawaii, you know, is a blessing. It's one of the most beautiful places on this planet. It has a very mystic energy which informs you as an actor.
I always loved going to Hawai'i; it was very, very special.
I go to an all-Hawaiian school, and we learn everything about being Hawaiian. We have a really deep respect for the water and the land. We say, 'mauka to makai,' mountains to ocean. I believe if you take care of the ocean, the ocean will take care of you in return.
Hawaii was beautiful of course, we played at Turtle Bay an amazing resort right on the ocean.
Hawaii has always been a very pivotal role in the Pacific. It is in the Pacific. It is a part of the United States that is an island that is right here.
I wanted to be a part of the Disney history.
My daughter is one of the associate producers on two shows for Disney. I am really proud of her.
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