BRENT ANBE
Brent Anbe is a locally born and raised Hawaiʻi casting director, LGBTQIA+ film festival director, and an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and director. He’s dedicated over two decades to LGBTQI+ community activism as the Festival Director for Hawaiʻi’s only LGBT Film Festival, the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival. Celebrating its 36th Festival this June 27-29, 2025, at the Doris Duke Theatre. Most recently, he has been the Hawaiʻi Casting Associate for the Disney+ Series Doogie Kamealoha, MD Season 1 and 2, Season 1 – 5 of CBS/NBC’s Magnum P.I, original U.S. casting for the international Netflix hit series Terrace House: Aloha State, CBS’s Hawaii Five-0 Season 2 -10, and feature film Jurassic World. He has also been awarded the Pacific Business News’ 40 Under 40 Award for his business and community work success. He currently is a Film Industry Development Specialist V with the State of Hawaii: Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. IG: @celebrenty @hrfilmfest
Kaʻenaaloha Watson
Kaʻenaaloha Watson is a kanaka maoli actor and model from Kapolei. She stars as
‘Ocean’ in the FOX hit series Rescue HI Surf. She trained in Acting at Pace University,
New York, and is finishing her degree in the inaugural BFA Acting program at (UHM).
Her modeling career has taken her to multiple appearances at New York Fashion Week,
London, Milan, and Paris. She is a director and producer, and her most recent project is
her podcast ‘Dad&Daughter Kine Tings’ on Spotify and YouTube. IG: @kaenaaloha
Kaipo Dudoit
Kaipo Dudoit is a Native Hawaiian actor, hula dancer, and model, known for his roles in
Lilo & Stitch, which releases this May, Rescue Hi-Surf on FOX, My Partner, and
Magnum P.I. Born and raised on Oʻahu, he is a proud kanaka ʻōiwi. In addition to his
work in film and television, he is a licensed massage therapist driven by a passion for
creating spaces for healing and connection. He finds purpose in connecting with his
culture through his art forms, whether it’s dance, acting, or modeling. Raised on a
strong foundation built by his family and mentors, he embraces the values of his
heritage and is dedicated to uplifting the lāhui and the people of Hawaiʻi through his
creative pursuits. IG: @kaipodudoit
Shawnae Jebbia
Shawnae Jebbia has been a Licensed Medically Trained Esthetician and Former Instructor for over 15 years. Her first passion was working in television as a Host and Fitness Expert for over 25 years, hosting shows on ESPN2, DirecTV, Fox, and The JUDGES BIOS, Price is Right, to name a few. She holds the title of Miss USA 1998, placing 4th place in Miss Universe out of 90 countries. Since 2008, she has traveled the world as a spokesperson and brand ambassador for Siemens Hearing Instruments, now owned by Signia Hearing. Understanding people who are hard of hearing and the rare disease
community, being diagnosed herself with a rare form of Meniere’s Disease, and surviving an Acoustic Neuroma Brain Tumor, she intentionally shares her story, giving public speeches worldwide as an advocate for the importance of early detection of
these, and other health conditions.
IG @shawnaejebbia
Trini Kaopuiki
Trini Kaopuiki Clark is the President and CEO of Make-A-Wish® Hawaii, Trini Kaopuiki Clark leads a team of 28 staff and more than 400 Hawaii volunteers to support the organization’s mission of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
A University of Hawaii graduate, Clark is an accomplished local professional with nearly 20 years of communication experience in the Hawaii television industry and more than 14 years of nonprofit leadership. She is also a former titleholder of both titles, taking home the Miss Hawaii Teen USA® crown in 1991 as well as the title of Miss Hawaii
USA® in 1999. Prior to her role at Make-A-Wish, Clark worked at KHON2 News as a host and producer, where she was part of the group that created Hawaii’s first lifestyle television show, Living808.
IG @clarktrini