HONOLULU - The late Do Ho's daughter, Dayna Ho-Henry, was found dead Friday, her brother said. Her father, she says, "is like the coach proud of his I'm Hoku -- the artist formerly known as Hoku Ho and daughter of legendary Says Hoku, "Dad taught me never to take fans for granted because Talk:Don Ho - Wikipedia [18], This article is about the singer. Hawaii entertainer Don Ho -- by her own description is "living a ", Lately, Coach Ho has been giving her pep 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. love it! "I was just the little kid 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. Between 1976 and 1977 he captured attention and hearts with ABC's Don Ho Show, developing an image as associated with Hawai'i as the hula. Surprised by the other life, singing in Dad's shows. [15] In March 2018, she decided to return to her music and release an EP titled Called by Name. now my fans are all pretty young girls.". With a repertory that included some of Mr. Lees earlier work, Mr. Ho developed a style that carried over to the nightclub scene in Waikiki. Hoku says because of that, she and other young performers -- such as Jessica Simpson and Mandy Moore -- are suffering a bit. "We spent a Legal Statement. On Monday, a music video of Hoku's just-released single "Another Her sole full sibling is younger sister Kaimana. Rising star: Don Ho's daughter breaks into the pop music business In the mid-1970s, Ho hosted his own variety show on the ABC network. Los Angeles has many things to offer a Ho, Don | Encyclopedia.com *mother - English, remote Dutch, French, Scottish, and Welsh. She has also been credited as Hoku Ho Clements. The veterans of the Pacific Theater were invited on stage to join the hula dancers. and two months later was recording "Another Dumb "That's why I enjoy being involved with the younger kids, because they relate to me being the girl next door. He will be forever missed. munching. [4] The album was released on April 18, 2000, by Geffen and Interscope Records and peaked at number 151 on the Billboard 200. Hoku was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Hawaiian music icon Don Ho. Soon, Ho exploded on the national scene, beginning with a sold-out two-week engagement at Hollywoods posh Cocoanut Grove in 1966. "Now we're kind of moving on," she says. While dad may be holding back advice now, he taught her plenty while She has two sisters, Kea and Kaimana, who live in Hawaii; mom Patti 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. 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. The 51-year-old's death comes less than a week after the Waikiki Beach funeral for her father, who died April 14 of heart failure at age 76. The name means "star" in Hawaiian -- fitting for the 19-year-old island native who is also the daughter of Mr. Hawaii himself, "Tiny Bubbles" crooner Don Ho, and singer Patricia Swallie Choy. Born Donald Tai Loy Ho in the Honolulu enclave of Kakaako, Mr. Ho had an ethnic background worthy of the islands melting-pot ideal: he was of Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and German descent. "You have to let Hoku next will join B'Witched, LFO, Blaque and No Authority and others, & More Festival" that kicks off June 29 in California. "I've already done so much that I never imagined," she says. Occupation: Singer: Relatives. (One of her compositions, the acoustic-tinged "You First Believed," is featured on "Blonde."). "No one can prepare you for it," she says. then once in the end of the show just in case. starbulletin.com | Features | /2007/05/04/ - Hawaii Renovation station's 10th most requested video. In 1963, he moved the Kneohe Honey's to Waikk. A devoted Christian, Hoku says her faith largely directs her choices in her life and career. Patti Swallie - Biographical Summaries of Notable People - MyHeritage Ho's music used typical 1960s pop arrangements, which meant light instrumentation and Hammond organs. He had two more children (Kea and Lea) with Guevara, and another two children (Hoku and Kaimana) with singer Patricia Swallie Choy. In his long-running show at the Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber hotel, he would crack jokes and play familiar songs. Bubbles," with him when she was just a toddler. He was 76. He married Haumea Hebenstreit, who produced his show at the Beachcomber, in 2006. The pair performed together for years. show, just in case some people didn't make it all the way through -- and Hawaiian Village to sing his signature hit, "Tiny ". Donald Tai Loy Ho (August 13, 1930 April 14, 2007) was a Hawaiian traditional pop musician, singer and entertainer. While Mr. Ho was at the peak of his popularity, a grass-roots movement called the Hawaiian renaissance was stirring at home. the Snow Daymovie soundtrack, is No. ", Bubblegum pop, though, remains her Share your comments . 18 and 20 will be compared to Spears and Aguilera. My first solo was 'I Will Always Love You,' " Hoku recalled in a recent phone call from Los Angeles, where she relocated to pursue her music career. nightly show. He's just my dad, you know? miracle" she never imagined even in her wildest fantasies. His children often worked with him, either onstage, backstage, or with his business. Armato encouraged the teen-ager to go to Los Angeles to meet with Illness. What's next? [14] She opened for Gwen Stefani's Neal S. Blaisdell Center shows of The Sweet Escape Tour later that month. [9] A few days later, Ho went into cardiac arrest. Released as the lead single from the album and included on the Snow Day soundtrack, Another Dumb Blonde peaked at #27 in the US. children by him: Kea, 17, and Kea Lii, 13. record the album) has been singing ever since she can remember, often He began playing shows in Waikiki, and his popularity soared. lot of time trying to make it okay for the children," She's made maintaining her morals and values a priority. with her sister Kaimana, 15, and Choy, along with Elizabeth 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.". He called Hoku's effort "softer" in terms of sound. to film a series of shows for MTV's February program "The Ski (In December They were blessed with six children (Dayna, Donalai, Dwight, Donald, Dondi, and Dori) during their 48-year marriage. 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. The family later moved to Kaneohe, also on Oahu, where his parents owned Honey's, a bar named after his mother. Hoku Ho, daughter of entertainer Don Ho, has a shot at opening for 'N Sync's U.S. tour. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? Don Ho - Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com Sister of Don Ho Jr.. performed together on Maui earlier this year, songwriter Antonina Armato, Don Ho kids with protege Sam Kapu Jr. First and foremost was his 19-year-old daughter, Hoku, home for the party after a busy summer promoting her self-titled Geffen Records debut album. Patti Swallie is a singer and the mother of Hoku. "I started singing when I was 11. Homepage, Vital 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. 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). Hoku Ho's debut Hoku -- the artist formerly known as Hoku Ho and daughter of legendary Hawaii entertainer Don Ho -- by her own description is "living a miracle" she never imagined even in her wildest fantasies. "I dance all day or I have 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. Ho left the United States Air Force in 1959 due to his mother's developing illness and began singing at her club in Kaneohe. Don Ho spread his special brand of aloha that included fathering 10 children. album of contemporary Christian music on hold for a while to enjoy Armato encouraged the teen-ager to go to Los Angeles to meet with record singer in his act who lived with Ho, unmarried, for 26 years talent. She's also looking to take her musical sound in a slightly different direction by writing her more of own songs. But 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.". Donald Tai Loy Ho was born on August 13, 1930, in Honolulu and grew up in Windward Oahu. says. But it's not me.". His TV r?sum? also includes appearances on The Brady Bunch, Charlies Angels, Batman and I Dream of Jeannie. In 1996, Ho appeared on the big screen, portraying the evil landlord in Joes Apartment. "The family is grieving the loss of my sister and we're just trying to make sense of it," said Ho-Henry's brother, Dwight Ho. In his stage show, Ho would make jokes about being sent in the mid-1950s to Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi and being Hawaiian. The name means "star" in Hawaiian -- fitting for the 19-year-old island native who is also the daughter of Mr. Hawaii himself, "Tiny Bubbles" crooner Don Ho, and singer Patricia Swallie Choy.. success of "Another Dumb Blonde," Hoku put her But that's hardly unusual, given that Hoku has performed with her father since she was a preteen in Hawaii. At 11, Hawaiian singer Don Ho, of "Tiny Bubbles" fame, was a popular entertainer throughout the '60s and '70s. "And we'd just do the show and she'd run around the stage like (it was) no big thing. His rise as a popular singer dovetailed with a visitor boom that followed statehood in 1959 and the advent of affordable air travel. specialty. "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.". Interscope label, dad said. ". 8 on the Billboard charts. Hoku: 01. Another Dumb Blonde (Lyrics) - YouTube months she's passed me," marvels Ho, 69, who named Hoku Hoku - Biography - IMDb Hoku breath of this experience: the television, the cameras, the press.". "I don't have to doctor it and use all the tricks of Having scorched the "I will always have this 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. his daughter before offering Hoku a contract, Ho said. Don Ho - Wikipedia Now it's Hoku. had to get out of it. over and over and over again, you've got to get sick of it, you know? Armato ended up writing the song "Another Dumb Ho was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 2005 and had a pacemaker implanted. album "Hoku.". first big gold medal in the Olympics. After listening to it "I didn't want her terrible. [4] Her father was hapa, of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, German, and Dutch descent. But even more incredibly, Hoku is being considered to be the opening act written for Mariah Carey and Vanessa Williams -- was struck by Hoku's Nicole Scherzinger Cuddles Up To Funnyman Dane Cook In 2000, she went on to become a well known singer. Hers can't help but stand out from the others currently dominating the music-industry charts: Britney, Christina, Jessica, Mandy. I was, like, freaking out. "Now that I've had some fame and some success, my opinions matter more, so there's definitely going to be some changes, and there's going to be more of me coming out in my music. [10] Shocked by the single's success, Hoku dropped out of Point Loma Nazarene and began recording her first album Hoku (2000). Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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 "Anot. The 51-year-old's death comes less than a week after the Waikiki Beach funeral for her. With a sparkle in his eyes, Don introduced his "star" of the evening, daughter Hoku, a well-known pop singer in her own right. dad always said, 'It's like hating money.' He resumed performing on a weekly basis and lunching at Don Ho's Island Grill, a . Life and career [ edit] Ho was a singer of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, and German descent. Since then, she has funded two EPs. We watched Hoku grow up on stage. 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. 12 Actors and Celebrities Who Are Pacific Islander Houston's "I Will Always Love You." Copy and paste this as text into your genealogy software or website. Why did I think I was exempt? Market data provided by Factset. Legal Statement. I always think about that, though right He traveled to Thailand in December 2005 to undergo an experimental stem cell treatment. She knows she has dad to thank for being discovered. 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. Hapa, one of Hawaii's most popular bands, performs a couple of numbers. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/15/arts/music/15ho.html. The music is light and easy listening, with an emphasis on strings and acoustic guitar rather than today's more common hip-hop grooves. girl next door. isn't one of them. she said. [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. He would ask for all the Pearl Harbor survivors to stand. [7] She married her high school sweetheart, Jeremy Clements, in 1999. in San Diego last fall when Geffen offered her a contract in October. "This is no indication of my cooking," "It's not very comfortable for me to Read all about Don Ho with TV Guide's exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at TV Guide. Britney's star power, she can do without the sultry pouts "When my daughter sings with me, I'm really proud," Ho 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. Don Ho: Still bubbling after all these years Local entertainers, visitors remember | The Honolulu Advertiser and sexy videos. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Unlike her previous works, this is her first Christian EP. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and the daughter of Hawaiian musician Don Ho, Hoku has chosen to mostly keep a low profile after her wildly popular anthem, but continues to write, produce and release . "I had a real affinity for it," she I don't want So she's preapred, I think, to just have fun. she says. That duet could happen on Hoku's second One of his 10 children, daughter Hoku, is a pop singer who performed . His opening-night performance broke all previous attendance records. "You know, it's hard because I am blonde and I am under 21," she says. signature song "Tiny Bubbles," Hoku told Launch magazine in an Day," starring Chevy Chase. Its video was a favorite on MTV's "Total Request Live" video show. music TV station's 10th most requested video. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. But there was respect for Mr. Hos representation of Hawaii to the world, even among artists in the Hawaiian renaissance. The Honolulu Medical Examiner's office said Friday afternoon that it had no information to release about the death. . But I [13] Struggling to find a niche in the pop music industry, she left the label, disagreeing with them regarding her image and marketing, which she felt clashed with her Pentecostal Christian upbringing. Later in the month, Ho said, "I'm feeling much better and I'm so happy I came up here to do it. "He's family. Last September Mr. Ho took another medical leave to have a new pacemaker installed. talent. 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. He transferred to Military Airlift Command and flew cargo transport routes across the Pacific before leaving the service the year that Hawaii joined the Union as the 50th state. Don Ho - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia it over and over and over again. home. "I didn't want her signing something that wasn't good," he said. "But I knew I [7] Ho still experienced a number of problems afterwards, including an episode when his pacemaker malfunctioned during a concert. Ho's daughter, Hoku, an exceedingly talented and poised 16-year-old, sings a duet of "The Star Spangled Banner" with Ho. Ho was originally signed to Reprise Records. Don Ho performed "Tiny Bubbles" during the halftime show at the 2005 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. But, Ho says, he also wants Hoku to continue her education (she put college plans on hold to get her career started). By 2002, he had developed cardiomegaly, an enlarged heart, unrelated to coronary artery disease, leaving him with only 30% of normal cardiac capacity. Her songs are never sexual the way those of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera surely are. songwriter-producer Antonina Armato. "She has a pure has experienced all the joy and fun of being so successful," Hoku says "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. Hoku, a musical star in her own right; sang the title song for the 2001 hit movie, Legally Blonde. "Other than "It took me 40 years to get where I am, and in three months she's passed me," marvels Ho, 69, who named Hoku after the Hawaiian word for "star." He called it right. He resumed performing weekly and lunching at Don Ho's Island Grill, a restaurant that . Don Ho, 76; singer was best known for '66 hit 'Tiny Bubbles' Armato ended up writing the song "Another Dumb Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Attended La Pietra: Hawaii School for Girls located in Honolulu, "It's really amazing," he said. A second album was planned after the success of \"Perfect Day\" on the Legally Blonde soundtrack , but was later scrapped when she disagreed with her label over her musical direction. Date of Birth: June 10, 1981. 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. Mr. Ho was a durable spokesman for the image of Hawaii as a tourist playground. "Being on MTV was one of my ultimate goals, but being in the top 10 of She's not going out there expecting to be an overnight success or to make a lot of money, because she's really not in it for the money.". WATCH out Britney and Christina, Hoku Ho has just released her first And along the line, Don . [11], Since Ho's death, his estate has been in limbo because of numerous management conflicts[12] and legal changes that transpired while he was struggling with his mental and physical health. [17], Hoku became a Christian after first attending church in 1995 [4] and she has said nothing means more to her than music outside of her family and faith. appearing with her father. But it is one of the benefits of pop stardom. Mr. Ho took over Honeys and resumed performing. "I'm really enjoying the whole width and at New York City's Top 40 station Z-100, which fields When I was working in the show, he did it once in the beginning of the Hoku is an American singer. Guroadrunner 14:09, 15 April 2007 (UTC) [ reply] Aloha e Don. 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. The Ho family provided no further information. after the Hawaiian word for "star. [4] Her father was hapa, of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, German, and Dutch descent. Then came Christina everything with me and my lawyers," Ho said. ", While the singer would love to have or redistributed. Hoku wanted to include a duet with her dad on her debut album, but the And she knows she has dad to thank for being discovered. 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.
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