Kaina Makua
American actor, businessman, and athlete
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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]
EducationBA, University of Hawaii
OccupationsBusinessman, taro farmer, outrigger canoe paddling coach, actor
NotablecreditKamehameha I in Chief of War
Kaina Makua | |
|---|---|
| Education | BA, University of Hawaii |
| Occupations | Businessman, taro farmer, outrigger canoe paddling coach, actor |
| Notable credit | Kamehameha I in Chief of War |
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]