David Kennedy, HILuxury magazine president, with wife Fiona.
HIFF executive director Chuck Boller (center) with event chairwomen Kristen Chan and Nicole Kobayashi.
The Hawaii International Film Festival hosted its annual Oscar Experience: Honolulu at The Modern Honolulu. Among the guests were (at left) Daniel Dae Kim with wife Mia, Erika Kauffman and actor Joel de la Fuente, who recently starred in the one-man play Hold These Truths presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Daniel Dae Kim.
Ken Solarz, Chico Powell, Angela Laprete, Hawaii Five-O executive producer Peter Lenkov, Emilee Kedrofski, Alycia Browne, Bryan Spicer and Jeff Downer.
Actor Rick Yune with his cousin, Honolulu resident Brian Uy. Rick says he visits Hawaii all the time – 10 times a year, almost 20.
Some of Hawaii Five-O‘s behind-the-scenes faces: Kristen Rowsey (Alex O’Loughlin’s assistant), Cate Adams (wardrobe), Brent Anbe (extras casting) and Sanoe Damon (production).
Dr. Michael and Kristen Chan, and Nicole and BJ Kobayashi. The question of the night: Who are you wearing? Kristen has on a one-shoulder gown by La Petite Robe, and Nicole is wearing an embellished gown with sheer panels by Badgley Mischka.
Chico Powell, Angela Laprete, Nadine Truong, Brian Yang and Brent Anbe. Brian, who plays Charlie Fong on Hawaii Five-O is wearing a custom-tailored suit from Macways in Thailand. Brent, who handles casting for extras on Five-O, is wearing a suit from Zara.
Ukulele sensation Aidan James (right), accompanied by drummer Ian Wacksman, performed two songs during dinner.
Brent Anbe with Georja Skinner, chief officer of Hawaii DBEDT Creative Industries Division.
