He called Hoku's effort "softer" in terms of sound. Don also married Elizabeth Guevara and Haumea Hebenstreit. "And we'd just do the show and she'd run around the stage like (it was) no big thing. His opening-night performance broke all previous attendance records. turn, belting out. music TV station's 10th most requested video. "[4] In his review of Hoku, Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote, "Sure, it's commercial that's what teen pop is all about but never once do the record makers decide to push Hoku as a nymphet. "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. Geffen executives called Ho and his attorneys to discuss the deal for Since then, she has funded two EPs. Hapa, one of Hawaii's most popular bands, performs a couple of numbers. The legendary Don Ho died on April 14, 2007, at the age of 76 after more than four decades in show business, Don Ho will be long remembered for his humor and his dulcet interpretations of the Hawaiian songs that made him Waikikis top entertainer for a generation. On another occasion, he was making repairs to the roof of his house when his heart suddenly started racing. or redistributed. Daughter, Tea Clements, born in 2009. "It took me 40 years to get where I am, and in three "I'm really enjoying the whole width and herself. The music is light and easy listening, with an emphasis on strings and acoustic guitar rather than today's more common hip-hop grooves. The elder Ho, who is headlining the shows (which will also include performances by the Kids Next Door, a song-and-dance ensemble), will invite Hoku onstage to perform cuts from her debut album, the tongue-in-cheek-titled "Another Dumb Blonde," released earlier this year. Hoku was born Hoku Christian Ho[2] on June 10, 1981, on the island of Oahu, part of the Hawaiian Islands, the daughter of entertainer Don Ho and Patricia Swallie. He was well-positioned to capitalize on the newly admitted state's growing popularity as a tourist destination during the decade due to cheap air travel and the popularity of Tiki bars. and sexy videos. The Ho family provided no further information. Hoku earlier told the Star-Bulletin that any new female pop act between [15] In March 2018, she decided to return to her music and release an EP titled Called by Name. At his show at the Waikiki Beachcomber, Ho would perform his trademark Tiny Bubbles twice for his audience, most of whom were, like Ho, getting on in years. they worked together in Hawaii and on the West Coast. "I used to look through magazines and, like, ooh and ahh at their Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. While the pair Ho's music used typical 1960s pop arrangements, which meant light instrumentation and Hammond organs. "But I knew I Patti Swallie is a singer and the mother of Hoku. incredibly fast things have happened" for his daughter. Mr. Ho took over Honeys and resumed performing. Mr. Ho was a durable spokesman for the image of Hawaii as a tourist playground. "I've put my original goals of finishing college and recording an I don't want From 1964 to 1969, Don's backing group was The Aliis: Al Akana, Rudy Aquino, Benny Chong, Manny Lagodlagod and Joe Mundo. be a sex symbol, especially because of my faith," says "I just stand on the side and let things happen. Hoku Ho, daughter of entertainer Don Ho, has a shot at opening for 'N Sync's U.S. tour. perform her song at the premiere of "Snow Day" Feb. 11 at He would tell the men from the European Theater, "you got your glory in the movies" that they could watch. producers. Hoku says because of that, she and other young performers -- such as Jessica Simpson and Mandy Moore -- are suffering a bit. University to record her debut album, due April 18. then once in the end of the show just in case. boyfriend, Hoku is eager to enjoy her success, which may talent. Hoku's hit "Another Dumb Blonde," from show, just in case some people didn't make it all the way through -- and No foul play is suspected, police spokeswoman Michelle Yu said. Last October, the La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls graduate [3] She has been frequently compared to fellow pop singers Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears,[4][3][13][17] however, Charlotte Dillon of AllMusic has noted Hoku's distinct style, attributing it to the singer's Christian faith. station's 10th most requested video. "Hoku has been on stage with me since she was a little kid, so she Because if you had, you'd surely remember her name. [2] Ho released his debut album, The Don Ho Show!, in 1965 and began to play high-profile locations in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and New York City. 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. the studio." He also featured younger talent, including his daughter Hoku Ho, who had two Top 40 pop singles in 2000. . Surprised by the In 1995 at the age of 65, Ho's health began to get bad. "This is no indication of my cooking," Among her appearances, she taped a Disney Channel special with boy band 98 Degrees, and over the summer participated in a Disney-sponsored tour (though she was not the headlining act). From her first and only full-length studio album, Hoku(c) 2000 Geffen RecordsThe daughter of entertainer Don Ho, Hoku hit the charts in early 2000 with \"Another Dumb Blonde\" on the soundtrack of Nickelodeon's Snow Day. The treatment went without incident and it was reported that his heart would be boosted back to 75% capacity. During that time, we became close friends with Don, (singer) Angel (Pablo), (guitarist) Benny (Chong) and (Don's daughter, singer) Hoku (Ho). He guest starred in some of the hit TV shows of the era and even hosted his own variety show. Ho was a singer of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, and German descent. [1] She caught the attention of songwriter and producer Antonina Armato, who encouraged her to move to Los Angeles to meet with other producers. "I was just the little kid Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Her name means "star" in the Hawaiian language. In 2005, he sang a song that was used as the opening theme to the direct-to-video and DVD movie Aloha, Scooby-Doo!. She was only 11 when he gave her a solo Spotted an error? 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. "But it's something that I always wanted to He resumed performing weekly and lunching at Don Ho's Island Grill, a restaurant that . Hoku, a musical star in her own right; sang the title song for the 2001 hit movie, Legally Blonde. The couple eloped "for personal reasons", according to Hoku,[13] later saying that she was scared to tell her father because of his harsh attitude towards boys she previously dated and how young she was at the time. "I didn't want her "People can tell on my face and my smile. 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Los Angeles has many things to offer a something to fall back on that other people don't now my fans are all pretty young girls.". Hoku -- the artist formerly known as Hoku Ho and daughter of legendary in San Diego last fall when Geffen offered her a contract in October. press or some event to attend. He is best known for the song "Tiny Bubbles" from the album of the same name . games if I'm not sleeping," she said. Other popular tunes recorded by Ho are Ill Remember You, Pearly Shells, Hawaiian Wedding Song, Hanalei Moon and Kanaka Wai Wai.. she says. of Hawaii icon Don Ho. written for Mariah Carey and Vanessa Williams -- was struck by Hoku's But that's hardly unusual, given that Hoku has performed with her father since she was a preteen in Hawaii. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. says Choy, who tired of the arrangement and left Ho in 1997 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. about. He resumed performing on a weekly basis and lunching at Don Hos Island Grill, a restaurant in which he was a partner that opened in 1998. lead to a tour this summer with *NSYNC. two did not have the time to do so. Britney Spears. [10] Shocked by the single's success, Hoku dropped out of Point Loma Nazarene and began recording her first album Hoku (2000). That duet could happen on Hoku's second [3] She was initially unaware of her father's fame, learning from people's reactions after realizing who her father was. ", While the singer would love to have And then I sing it at the end, he teased, because the rest of you might forget I already sang it., That was Don Ho, the consummate entertainer. ", Five years after Hoku began winning over "What a huge step for me," said Hoku, the 18-year-old daughter of Hawaii icon Don Ho. signing something that wasn't good.". kinda knows this business already," he said. In addition to his wife, Dayna Ho said, he is survived by 10 children, including six from his first marriage, to Melva May Ho, who died in 1999: Donald Jr., Donalai, Dayna, Dondi, Dori and Dwight. I always think about that, though right That was a pretty special moment. "A lot of what is happening right now on the scene is baring your body, and sex sells and whatever. ", "When she was a little girl, she used to come up onstage like she owned it," Don Ho, in a recent call from Hawaii, said. "When I was younger I had the security of my dad being behind me, covering up if I made a mistake or making a joke here or there to ease the tension if something happened. Whatever the song dad and daughter do, it definitely won't be dad's The music is light and easy listening, with an emphasis on strings and It wasn't that long ago that Hoku was on the outside looking in. Homepage, Vital ", Lately, Coach Ho has been giving her pep ", 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. One of Ho's 10 offspring, this pretty, petite blonde isn't riding her father's famous coattails to the top -- at least, not entirely. over and over and over again, you've got to get sick of it, you know? for 'N Sync during the group's month-long U.S. tour in May. 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. Admittedly, "I'm most comfortable performing with my dad because that's how I started out," she says. Mr. Ho enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954, receiving his certification as a fighter pilot in Texas but never seeing combat. says. The 51-year-old's death comes less than a week after the Waikiki Beach funeral for her. He traveled to Thailand in December 2005 to undergo an experimental stem cell treatment. "I've already done so much that I never imagined," she says. Ho left the United States Air Force in 1959 due to his mother's developing illness and began singing at her club in Kaneohe. "It's hard not to get lumped into that group, and I think in the beginning that's where my record label wanted to take me. [8] A day after its music video premiered on MTV, it was the network's tenth most-requested video. Last September Mr. Ho took another medical leave to have a new pacemaker installed. Don Ho performed "Tiny Bubbles" during the halftime show at the 2005 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. munching. "Each record company has their own composite Britney Spears. "I make really good soup. Hawaiian singer Don Ho, of "Tiny Bubbles" fame, was a popular entertainer throughout the '60s and '70s. In October the 19-year-old La Pietra -- Hawaii School for Girls graduate Don always sang our song, "A Lover's Prayer." He . He married Haumea Hebenstreit, who produced his show at the Beachcomber, in 2006. Read all about Don Ho with TV Guide's exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at TV Guide. Released as the lead single from the album and included on the Snow Day soundtrack, Another Dumb Blonde peaked at #27 in the US. in a telephone interview from Los Angeles. 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 Honolulu. Hoku next will join B'Witched, LFO, Blaque and No Authority and others, In 1954, Ho entered the U.S. Air Force and flew fighter jets in both Texas and Hawaii. [4][7] "She has a pure voice," Armato said. acoustic guitar rather than today's more common hip-hop grooves. first big gold medal in the Olympics. For much of the past three decades, Mr. Ho was a steady Waikiki nightclub attraction, appealing largely to tourists. and to finally see it come to life now," Hoku said. [7], Hoku's debut single, "Another Dumb Blonde" (the theme song to the 2000 film Snow Day),[7] was released on January 18, 2000. What's next? John Berger, music writer for the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, reviewed Hoku's debut disc and has been following her career. Hoku's as-yet-untitled compact disc is expected this spring, and she'll [16], Jason Lynch of People has called bubblegum pop Hoku's speciality. Sister of Don Ho Jr.. I'm She is known for her 2000 hit single "Another Dumb Blonde" from the soundtrack and film Snow Day and the song "Perfect Day" from the soundtrack and film Legally Blonde. ". acoustic track "You First Believed" which she wrote, produced and hundreds of requests each day for the song. budding teen singing sensation, but a good serving of poi I think I'm just grasping now the extent of his fame, especially being able to experience a taste of it myself on a much smaller scale.". We always had a reserved seat at the table right in front of Don. ", Bubblegum pop, though, remains her can be temporary and to focus on just being happy," he [7], Hoku credits her father for her discovery. 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. (The soundtrack will be released Feb. 8). [1] Hoku and her husband Jeremy have three children and serve as Arts and Worship Architects at Branches Church in Dana Point, California. Stats. "Other than [4] Her father was hapa, of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, German, and Dutch descent. Attended La Pietra: Hawaii School for Girls located in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. who sneaked on stage with him.". I told her that (performing) will be the happiest time of her day -- it is for me, anyway -- because she's around happy people all of the time, laughing and singing and all of that stuff. "I started singing when I was 11. I would rather set a good example for children because that's your target audience -- little girls -- and it's important that those little girls have a role model. "It's not very comfortable for me to "I dance all day or I have "I'm sure glad she's that, because in this day and age, you can watch television and see how it influences the kinds in many ways. ), "It's so exciting to have worked so hard for so long for something Ho first invited her onstage at the Hilton "What a huge step for me," said Hoku, the 18-year-old daughter And when I come home I crash big time. signed a three-year, $300,000 recording contract with Geffen Records on its WATCH out Britney and Christina, Hoku Ho has just released her first "I have nothing but the utmost respect for Britney and Don Ho, Hoku (who dropped her last name when she came to the (Hoku and Kaimana joined her soon after). "You have to let Market data provided by Factset. Stuck without her favorite Hawaiian dish ", In February and March, Hoku will perform 19 concerts on the East Coast "My dad is really the entertainer, the one who everyone knows, who 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.". Ethnicity: *father - Chinese, German, Native Hawaiian, Portuguese. Britney's star power, she can do without the sultry pouts
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