[11][12], Hoku planned to work on a second album for Interscope after the March 2001 release of her single "Perfect Day". in San Diego last fall when Geffen offered her a contract in October. of Hawaii icon Don Ho. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "But I knew I "It's really amazing," he said. 8 on the Billboard charts. He was a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools in 1949 and he attended Springfield College on a football scholarship in 1950, but returned home to earn a Bachelor's degree in sociology at University of Hawaii in 1953. Berger says Hoku "has two excellent advisors in her mother and father. acoustic guitar rather than today's more common hip-hop grooves. has experienced all the joy and fun of being so successful," Hoku says His blend of gentle humor, charm and vocal talents helped him mesmerize audiences since the early 1960s after he bought a Kaneohe cocktail lounge and started his own band. "I may have to ask her everything with me and my lawyers," Ho said. "Hoku has been on stage with me since she was a little kid, so she She's the teen pop singer you probably haven't heard of. As for free time, there isn't much for the budding performer. who sneaked on stage with him.". "But it's something that I always wanted to do." The album hit record bins last Tuesday. The next day, it was ranked as the The cause was heart failure, his daughter Dayna Ho said. He also continued his nightly performances, making a few concessions such as trading in his glass of Scotch that he kept on top of his piano at shows for pineapple juice. MTV and radio. He adhered to that character in his frequent television appearances in the late 1960s and early 70s, and on his own ABC variety series, The Don Ho Show, from 1976 to 1977. Spears came on the scene, they said no one else could do "I don't have to doctor it and use all the tricks of the studio. Houston's "I Will Always Love You." ", -- Jason Lynch Don Ho Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards - TV Guide For much of the past three decades, Mr. Ho was a steady Waikiki nightclub attraction, appealing largely to tourists. at New York City's Top 40 station Z-100, which fields everyone away," recalls Ho, who added her number to his Hoku earlier told the Star-Bulletin that any new female pop act between She is the daughter of Patricia and musician Don Ho. We always had a reserved seat at the table right in front of Don. album, she said. music TV station's 10th most requested video. Mr. Ho was a durable spokesman for the image of Hawaii as a tourist playground. Last October, the La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls graduate Less than seven weeks later, Mr. Ho returned to the Beachcomber and performed a sold-out show stocked with loyal fans and local entertainers paying respects. to be where I am right now that I'm not even looking into the future. Daughter, Tea Clements, born in 2009. months she's passed me," marvels Ho, 69, who named Hoku She was the mother to his first six children. "I was just the little kid with her sister Kaimana, 15, and Choy, along with Elizabeth appearing with her father. "You know, it's hard because I am blonde and I am under 21," she says. [7], Hoku credits her father for her discovery. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Interscope label, dad said. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Don Ho enjoyed asking for a show of hands of veterans of World War II. The 51-year-old's death comes less than a week after the Waikiki Beach funeral for her. "When my daughter sings with me, I'm really proud," Ho said. college plans on hold at San Diego's Point Loma Nazarene Her name means "star" in the Hawaiian language. Geffen executives called Ho and his attorneys to discuss the deal for Hawaii entertainer Don Ho -- by her own description is "living a Market data provided by Factset. she appeared on Nickelodeon's "The Big Help" with the group and Armato ended up writing the song "Another Dumb & More Festival" that kicks off June 29 in California. Around the same time Mr. Ho married his longtime executive producer, Haumea Hebenstreit. Surprised by the Mr. Ho enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954, receiving his certification as a fighter pilot in Texas but never seeing combat. Ho was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 2005 and had a pacemaker implanted. His rise as a popular singer dovetailed with a visitor boom that followed statehood in 1959 and the advent of affordable air travel. [4] Her father was hapa, of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, German, and Dutch descent. But it is one of the benefits of pop stardom. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Armato encouraged the teen-ager to go to Los Angeles to meet with record [4] Hoku's AllMusic page lists her musical styles as teen pop and Europop. With Armato's help, Hoku signed a contract Since those early days, Hoku has made some musical strides on her own. His children often worked with him, either onstage, backstage, or with his business. Occupation: Singer: Relatives. signature song "Tiny Bubbles," Hoku told Launch magazine in an April 15, 2007 Don Ho, an entertainer who defined popular perceptions of Hawaiian music in the 1960s and held fast to that image as a peerless Waikiki nightclub attraction, died yesterday in. But that's about as far as dad's advice has gone. (The soundtrack will be released Feb. 8). Her name means "star" in the Hawaiian language. Guest appearances on television series such as I Dream of Jeannie, The Brady Bunch, Sanford and Son, Batman, Charlie's Angels, McCloud and Fantasy Island soon followed. Hoku -- the artist formerly known as Hoku Ho and daughter of legendary But even more incredibly, Hoku is being considered to be the opening act "Blonde" was followed by another single, "How Do I Feel (The Burrito Song)," which didn't fare as well. the studio." Hoku and Kea Ho", "Getting Real With Hoku: The 'Perfect Day' Star Talks Early 2000s Pop Success and Why She Left the Spotlight", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hoku&oldid=1146467256. His popularity never seriously suffered however, and his shows remained popular with vacationers. ", Las Vegas Sun, 2023, All Rights Reserved, Windsor Park North Las VegasNeighborhood, Las Vegas Aces Headquarters And PracticeFacility, 2023 Women Inspiring Nevada Event at Virgin Hotels LasVegas. Within five years, Mr. Ho had achieved nationwide fame with several successful albums and a hit single, Tiny Bubbles. A full decade before Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville, the song painted an appealing portrait of tropical indulgence that cemented Mr. Hos character as an easygoing romantic rogue. now my fans are all pretty young girls.". 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Hoku was attending the Christian college Point Loma Nazarene University Aloha from Don Ho I always think about that, though right and to finally see it come to life now," Hoku said. home. breath of this experience: the television, the cameras, the press.". But This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. boyfriend, Hoku is eager to enjoy her success, which may (Hoku and Kaimana joined her soon after). over and over and over again, you've got to get sick of it, you know? "I think we're kind of moving away from the whole pop thing just because there's such a concentration of it right now, and I'm just trying to kind of differentiate myself from that," she says, explaining that she intends to include more of her songs on her next disc. Don Ho: Don Ho - Waikiki's Entertainment Legend - ALOHA HAWAII Hoku: 01. Another Dumb Blonde (Lyrics) - YouTube [4] Her father was hapa, of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, German, and Dutch descent. ", This page was last edited on 25 March 2023, at 02:00. Homepage, Vital Also, she says, Geffen has shown interest in her guitar-playing abilities. All rights reserved. Ho left the United States Air Force in 1959 due to his mother's developing illness and began singing at her club in Kaneohe. Hoku - Biography - IMDb Ho lived at his Diamond Head residence, raising his young family with their mothers. Although he had had a new pacemaker installed on September 16, 2006,[10] he collapsed and died in his Waikk apartment from heart failure on April 14, 2007. Donald Tai Loy Ho was born on August 13, 1930, in Honolulu and grew up in Windward Oahu. Ho was originally signed to Reprise Records. John Travolta's brother, Joey, directs the film, which co-stars Morgan Fairchild and Greg Evigan (of TV's "My Two Dads") and features music from Hawaiian singer Don Ho's daughter, Hoku. He guest starred in some of the hit TV shows of the era and even hosted his own variety show. University to record her debut album, due April 18. Christina, because I mean I'm still this star-struck little girl just Admittedly, "I'm most comfortable performing with my dad because that's how I started out," she says. Ho-Henry was one of the legendary singer's 10 children. Hoku's hit "Another Dumb Blonde," from ", Bubblegum pop, though, remains her Transferred to Travis Air Force Base, California, he went to the local city of Concord and bought an electronic keyboard from a music store, and recalls, "That's when it all started.". "[17] Erlewine also noted that her young-sounding voice made it appropriate that her music was "targeted toward middle-school daydreams and junior-high dances". While Mr. Ho was at the peak of his popularity, a grass-roots movement called the Hawaiian renaissance was stirring at home. He contacted a biotechnology company specializing in treating heart conditions with adult stem cells working in conjunction with Dr. Shoa, cardiac surgeon and pioneer of the use of adult stem cells for heart disease. Honey's became a hotspot for the local entertainment and the growing customers from the Kaneohe Marine Base servicemen. [13], Ho married twice and had ten children by three women.[14][15]. In 1954, Ho entered the U.S. Air Force and flew fighter jets in both Texas and Hawaii. Hoku Ho, daughter of entertainer Don Ho, has a shot at opening for 'N Sync's U.S. tour. He also featured younger talent, including his daughter Hoku Ho, who had two Top 40 pop singles in 2000. And when I come home I crash big time. So she's preapred, I think, to just have fun. "What a huge step for me," said Hoku, the 18-year-old daughter The next day, it was ranked as the music Ho's daughter, Hoku, an exceedingly talented and poised 16-year-old, sings a duet of "The Star Spangled Banner" with Ho. [14] She wrote and funded an EP, Listen Up, which was released on August 1, 2008, through the singer's own Ola Vista Records. Armato assisted Hoku in securing the deal,[4] and Ho insisted that he and his lawyers review it before she signed. "I thought it was done as well as the Britney (Spears) and Christina Aguilera albums," Berger says, though he explained it lacked the "hard edge" that was featured on those teen singers' offerings. Don Ho sadly passed away on April 14, 2007, at age 76. Don always sang our song, "A Lover's Prayer." He . [1] Hoku and her husband Jeremy have three children and serve as Arts and Worship Architects at Branches Church in Dana Point, California. ", Five years after Hoku began winning over In October the 19-year-old La Pietra -- Hawaii School for Girls graduate specialty. and sexy videos. What's next? A devoted Christian, Hoku says her faith largely directs her choices in her life and career. performed together on Maui earlier this year, songwriter Antonina Armato, In 1995 at the age of 65, Ho's health began to get bad. Blonde" for her. He grew up in Kaneohe, on the windward side of the island of Oahu, and it was there that he began his singing career at Honeys, a restaurant and lounge owned by his mother, Emily. From 1964 to 1969, Don's backing group was The Aliis: Al Akana, Rudy Aquino, Benny Chong, Manny Lagodlagod and Joe Mundo. On-island for the funeral of her grandmother . "I'm constantly asked questions about Britney and Christina," "A lot of what is happening right now on the scene is baring your body, and sex sells and whatever. Hawaiian Village to sing his signature hit, "Tiny Manhattan Beach, Calif., apartment. He resumed performing weekly and lunching at Don Ho's Island Grill, a restaurant that . Hoku - Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com success of "Another Dumb Blonde," Hoku put her But I [7], Hoku's debut single, "Another Dumb Blonde" (the theme song to the 2000 film Snow Day),[7] was released on January 18, 2000. she said. The title track from "Another Dumb Blonde" was included earlier this year on the soundtrack of the Chevy Chase flick "Snow Day." Don married his high school sweetheart, Melva May Kolokea Wong, on November 22, 1951. press or some event to attend. He also featured younger talent, including his daughter Hoku Ho, who had two Top 40 pop singles in 2000. . love it! For 40 years, his name was synonymous with Pacific Island leisure, as was Tiny Bubbles, his signature hit, which helped turn him into a national figure. Armato encouraged the teen-ager to go to Los Angeles to meet with ". Is the seventh of ten children. performed together on Maui last year, songwriter Antonina Armato -- who has HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It's a years long, bitter legal battle between some of Don Ho's children and the trustees of the late entertainer's estate. Day," starring Chevy Chase. Despite his failing health, Ho was always hopeful, and resilient to find a solution to his health issues. While in the military, Ho traveled from state to state with his young family until he was called home to help his mother with the family bar business called Honey's. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Copy to clipboard. 18 and 20 will be compared to Spears and Aguilera. While the pair dad always said, 'It's like hating money.' [3] She was initially unaware of her father's fame, learning from people's reactions after realizing who her father was. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [4][7] "She has a pure voice," Armato said. "Not to sound sanctimonious or anything, but I did feel like there was a gap there, where kids didn't have someone that they could look up to who was cool, that was dressing appropriately for their age," she says. Patti Swallie is a singer and the mother of Hoku. Don Ho spread his special brand of aloha that included fathering 10 children. A hui hou. Even the normally cool and laid back Don Ho is stunned at "how "So I kind of felt like maybe it was my job to do that in the beginning, or that was the niche that I wanted because it went along with my faith and my morals.". "I've already done so much that I never imagined," she says. Hoku helped close the evening with a father and daughter segment they capped with a beautiful rendition of "Unforgettable." During that time, we became close friends with Don, (singer) Angel (Pablo), (guitarist) Benny (Chong) and (Don's daughter, singer) Hoku (Ho). At 11, Hoku next will join B'Witched, LFO, Blaque and No Authority and others, The family later moved to Kaneohe, also on Oahu, where his parents owned Honey's, a bar named after his mother. in 1995. Don Ho sadly passed away on April 14, 2007, at age 76. "That's why I enjoy being involved with the younger kids, because they relate to me being the girl next door. 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