Kaina Makua

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Kaina Makua
EducationBA, University of Hawaii
Occupation(s) Businessman, taro farmer, outrigger canoe paddling coach, actor
Notable credit Kamehameha I in Chief of War

Kaina Makua is a Native Hawaiian taro farmer, outrigger canoe athlete, businessman and actor. [1] [2] He is known for portraying Kamehameha I in the television miniseries Chief of War (2025). [3]

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Life and career

Kaina Makua is patrilineally descended from Kamehameha house line. [4] Aside from businessmaking, he is widely known for coaching various outrigger canoe teams. Notably representing Kauai region in 2022 International Va’a Federation World Sprints. [5]

Makua also appears in Haututu Hunters (2023). [6] [ failed verification ]

References

  1. ↑ Blasco, Jason (August 12, 2020). "Kaina Makua is focused on Kaua'i's sustainability". The Garden Island. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  2. ↑ "In Hawaii, where 90% of food is imported, farmers who offset imbalance now face cuts". NBC News. March 31, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Who Was the Real King Kamehameha I?". Town & Country. August 7, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Jason Momoa casts UH alum in Chief of War TV series | University of Hawaiʻi System News". www.hawaii.edu. July 15, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  5. ↑ Chinen, Kyle (August 11, 2022). "Garden Isle paddlers take part in international competition across the pond". hawaiinewsnow. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  6. ↑ Singh, Anjali (August 31, 2025). "Kaina Makua was Kamehameha from Chief of War in Jason Momoa's mind long before he was cast for the role". www.soapcentral.com. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
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