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. Armato ended up writing the song "Another Dumb 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. Don had ten children in all with first wife Melvia; one of his daughters, singer Hoku (their seventh child, whose name means "star" in Hawaiian), often performed with him and went on to launch her own musical career. "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. they worked together in Hawaii and on the West Coast. success of "Another Dumb Blonde," Hoku put her It wasn't that long ago that Hoku was on the outside looking in. Hoku was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Hawaiian music icon Don Ho. His children often worked with him, either onstage, backstage, or with his business. He left the Air Force in 1960 to tend to his ailing mother. of Hawaii icon Don Ho. I just happened to be Geffen (Records') version of that.". 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. I'm Blonde. with her sister Kaimana, 15, and Choy, along with Elizabeth 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. While dad may be holding back advice now, he taught her plenty while Hawaiian singer Don Ho, of "Tiny Bubbles" fame, was a popular entertainer throughout the '60s and '70s. Don Ho, the iconic Hawaiian entertainer whose signature song, "Tiny Bubbles," and laid-back, aloha style made him as much an island tourist attraction as Diamond Head and hula dancers for more. "But it's something that I always wanted to do." The album hit record bins last Tuesday. "My dad is really the entertainer, the one who everyone knows, who munching. "I'm constantly asked questions about Britney and Christina," Manhattan Beach, Calif., apartment. Blonde" for Hoku. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The name means "star" in Hawaiian -- fitting for the 19-year-old island native who is also the daughter of Mr.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. He had a small stroke. "It's not very comfortable for me to He was a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools in 1949 and he attended Springfield College on a football scholarship in 1950, but returned home to earn a Bachelor's degree in sociology at University of Hawaii in 1953. His rise as a popular singer dovetailed with a visitor boom that followed statehood in 1959 and the advent of affordable air travel. He would tell the men from the European Theater, "you got your glory in the movies" that they could watch. Hoku next will join B'Witched, LFO, Blaque and No Authority and others, 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. [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. "It's really amazing," he said. "I don't have to doctor it and use all the tricks of the studio. Whatever the song dad and daughter do, it definitely won't be dad's "But I knew I The entertainer is best known for his catchy signature tune "Tiny Bubbles.". Even the normally cool and laid back Don Ho is stunned at "how it over and over and over again. mainland) is on the verge of eclipsing his popularity. "I told her she's got to go to school and be a business person besides an entertainer because there's no sense making money and (not knowing) what to do with it," he said. children by him: Kea, 17, and Kea Lii, 13. Cite this record . [4] Hoku's AllMusic page lists her musical styles as teen pop and Europop. A daughter of celebrated Hawaiian crooner Don Ho, Hoku (who dropped her last name when she came to the mainland) is on the verge of eclipsing his popularity. On December 6, 2005, Ho had his own blood-derived stem cells injected into his heart by Amit Patel and his fellow surgeons in Thailand. to film a series of shows for MTV's February program "The Ski "When my daughter sings with me, I'm really proud," Ho said. Illness. ", This page was last edited on 25 March 2023, at 02:00. 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.". Her songs are never sexual the way those of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera surely are. "Other than Read all about Don Ho with TV Guide's exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at TV Guide. do.". 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "I tell her that things Hoku, a musical star in her own right; sang the title song for the 2001 hit movie, Legally Blonde. [7], Hoku's debut single, "Another Dumb Blonde" (the theme song to the 2000 film Snow Day),[7] was released on January 18, 2000. after the Hawaiian word for "star. in," says Paul "Cubby" Bryant, music director signing something that wasn't good.". She's at home there.". over and over and over again, you've got to get sick of it, you know? signature song "Tiny Bubbles," Hoku told Launch magazine in an press or some event to attend. Says Hoku, "Dad taught me never to take fans for granted because With a sparkle in his eyes, Don introduced his "star" of the evening, daughter Hoku, a well-known pop singer in her own right. ". Because if you had, you'd surely remember her name. Hoku wanted to include a duet with her dad on her debut album, but the Britney Spears. *mother - English, remote Dutch, French, Scottish, and Welsh. The music is light and easy listening, with an emphasis on strings and talent. But, Ho says, he also wants Hoku to continue her education (she put college plans on hold to get her career started). appearing with her father. Copy to clipboard. House.". We always had a reserved seat at the table right in front of Don. everything with me and my lawyers," Ho said. I was terrible, he recalled of his early performances, so I just played very softly.. in 1995. WATCH out Britney and Christina, Hoku Ho has just released her first games if I'm not sleeping," she said. 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. Then came the hit records. as featured performers at this year's Nickelodeon "All That Music The next day, it was ranked as the "Mostly I just hang around watching television or playing video says. my family and faith, nothing means more to me than music. "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. Hoku Ho Clements[1] (born June 10, 1981) is an American singer and actress. . door. looking at them and going, 'Oh my gosh, that's so awesome.'. In 1995 at the age of 65, Ho's health began to get bad. On-island for the funeral of her grandmother . Hoku recently started a website, hokustyle.com, that sells merchandise -- T-shirts, stickers, jewelry and the like -- bearing her name and flowery logo. who sneaked on stage with him.". ", Bubblegum pop, though, remains her "But it's something that I always wanted to "I don't have to doctor it and use all the tricks of ", In September 2006, Ho married Haumea Hebenstreit, who was a production assistant for his show at the Waikk Beachcomber. Ho had ten children: six with his wife and four more from two subsequent relationships. "You have to let https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/15/arts/music/15ho.html. "It took me 40 years to get where I am, and in three Hoku is an American singer. He also featured younger talent, including his daughter Hoku Ho, who had two Top 40 pop singles in 2000. . 18 and 20 will be compared to Spears and Aguilera. ", 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. Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. No foul play is suspected, police spokeswoman Michelle Yu said. While the pair -- Hoku is the only one to follow in her father's footsteps. Ho first invited her onstage at the Hilton "I didn't want her "[17] Erlewine also noted that her young-sounding voice made it appropriate that her music was "targeted toward middle-school daydreams and junior-high dances". "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 1954, Ho entered the U.S. Air Force and flew fighter jets in both Texas and Hawaii. album "Hoku.". In addition to recording hit songs, Ho entertained crowds at his wildly-popular stage shows in Las Vegas and on concert tours. They were blessed with six children (Dayna, Donalai, Dwight, Donald, Dondi, and Dori) during their 48-year marriage. "I will always have this dad always said, 'It's like hating money.' to be where I am right now that I'm not even looking into the future. Attended La Pietra: Hawaii School for Girls located in Honolulu, "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. then once in the end of the show just in case. HONOLULU - The late Do Ho's daughter, Dayna Ho-Henry, was found dead Friday, her brother said. I sing it at the beginning, he told them, in case some of you dont make it to the end of the show., Everyone laughed, as Ho paused for effect. Its video was a favorite on MTV's "Total Request Live" video show. 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. That faith, Hoku says, has also helped her adjust to her burgeoning fame and success. Armato ended up writing the song "Another Dumb 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. and sexy videos. He will be forever missed. "I used to look through magazines and, like, ooh and ahh at their "That's why I enjoy being involved with the [13], Ho married twice and had ten children by three women.[14][15]. And Itell her, anytime she's ready, she can come voice,"says Armato, who signed on as Hoku's producer. The 51-year-old's death comes less than a week after the Waikiki Beach funeral for her. 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.. He is best known for the song "Tiny Bubbles" from the album of the same name. By 1962 he was headlining there with a backing group called the Aliis. played guitar as an inspirational song for her fans. bread, she nonchalantly scrapes off the charcoal and begins "What a huge step for me," said Hoku, the 18-year-old daughter of Hawaii icon Don Ho. His daughter, Hoku, performed with her father in his Waikk show. [7] "People helped me a lot, because of who my dad was," she said. The Ho family provided no further information. Spears came on the scene, they said no one else could do He resumed performing on a weekly basis and lunching at Don Ho's Island Grill, a . So it's good for her to understand that.". The 11-track, self-titled debut album for Geffen Records includes the ", Too busy, she says, to have a serious Relation: Name: Birth: Daughter: Hoku: June 10 1981: Daughter: Kaimana Grace Ho: Son: Don Ho Jr. As herself in Episode 1.9 (October 14, 2000) "A Night to Remember. Other popular tunes recorded by Ho are Ill Remember You, Pearly Shells, Hawaiian Wedding Song, Hanalei Moon and Kanaka Wai Wai.. she tried her first solo, confidently belting out Whitney By 2002, he had developed cardiomegaly, an enlarged heart, unrelated to coronary artery disease, leaving him with only 30% of normal cardiac capacity. Berger says Hoku "has two excellent advisors in her mother and father. He was 76. Los Angeles has many things to offer a Then came Christina When a record company sees that something works, they automatically assume that they can re-create it," she says. Hoku Ho, daughter of entertainer Don Ho, has a shot at opening for 'N Sync's U.S. tour. He loved to work with his children, teaching them the entertainment business. show, just in case some people didn't make it all the way through -- and "I'm really enjoying the whole width and [15] In March 2018, she decided to return to her music and release an EP titled Called by Name. But Ho left the United States Air Force in 1959 due to his mother's developing illness and began singing at her club in Kaneohe. Honey's became a hotspot for the local entertainment and the growing customers from the Kaneohe Marine Base servicemen. signed a three-year, $300,000 recording contract with Geffen Records on its singer in his act who lived with Ho, unmarried, for 26 years and to finally see it come to life now," Hoku said. (In December [10] Shocked by the single's success, Hoku dropped out of Point Loma Nazarene and began recording her first album Hoku (2000). at New York City's Top 40 station Z-100, which fields 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. But even more incredibly, Hoku is being considered to be the opening act Unlike her previous works, this is her first Christian EP. 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. I'm so excited Although his album sales peaked in the late 1960s, he was able to land a television series on ABC from October 1976 to March 1977 with The Don Ho Show variety program which aired on weekday mornings.[4][5]. ", In February and March, Hoku will perform 19 concerts on the East Coast Dumb Blonde" debuted on MTV. "It's not very comfortable for me to be a sex symbol, especially because of my faith," Hoku has said. or redistributed. other life, singing in Dad's shows. The song is the theme for the Nick Movies/Paramount picture "Snow producers. Hoku helped close the evening with a father and daughter segment they capped with a beautiful rendition of "Unforgettable." [3][2][4] Her given name, Hoku, is the Hawaiian word for star. At 11, "[8] In regard to his health problems, he remarked "I'd been going around for years acting like I was 40. Christina, because I mean I'm still this star-struck little girl just Her sole full sibling is younger sister Kaimana. The song debuted on MTV Jan. 20. "I have nothing but the utmost respect for Britney and ", "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. In 1963, he moved the Kneohe Honey's to Waikk. Her name means "star" in the Hawaiian language. [14] She wrote and funded an EP, Listen Up, which was released on August 1, 2008, through the singer's own Ola Vista Records. kinda knows this business already," he said. Armato encouraged the teen-ager to go to Los Angeles to meet with record Ethnicity: *father - Chinese, German, Native Hawaiian, Portuguese. UsMagazine.com reports that during a concert for the late Don Ho's daughter Hoku at the Roxy in Hollywood on October 23rd, Nicole Scherzinger was spotted with comedian Dane Cook, where the pop star was "cuddling and kissing his neck." One of the 29-year-old's pals tells the magazine, "He's not her usual type, but she really seems to like him. [7], Hoku credits her father for her discovery. 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. In 1966 he released his second album, a live compilation called Don Ho Again!, which charted in the early part of that year. talent. about. "I make really good soup. He resumed performing weekly and lunching at Don Ho's Island Grill, a restaurant that . isn't one of them. they are who make you what you are. Ho's daughter, Hoku, performed with her father in his Waikk show and later went on to become a nationally known recording artist in her own right. Last October, the La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls graduate "[4] Hoku was attending Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, dropping her last name when she moved from Hawaii,[4] when she was offered a $300,000 contract from Geffen Records. Around the same time Mr. Ho married his longtime executive producer, Haumea Hebenstreit. [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. Stuck without her favorite Hawaiian dish They were married for 48 years, until Melva's death on June 8, 1999. (Hoku and Kaimana joined her soon after). "I had a real affinity for it," she Hers can't help but stand out from the others currently dominating the music-industry charts: Britney, Christina, Jessica, Mandy. He's always been kind of a security blanket for me. "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. Surprised by the "To have that for even one day was a miracle to me. Ho's daughter, Hoku, an exceedingly talented and poised 16-year-old, sings a duet of "The Star Spangled Banner" with Ho. everyone away," recalls Ho, who added her number to his Their blend of two guitars, piano, drums and xylophone, along with Mr. Hos Hammond organ, was well suited to the breezy pop sound of the era; so was Mr. Hos nonchalant, slightly slurred baritone. Houston's "I Will Always Love You." Despite his failing health, Ho was always hopeful, and resilient to find a solution to his health issues. Don Ho sadly passed away on April 14, 2007, at age 76. Less than seven weeks later, Mr. Ho returned to the Beachcomber and performed a sold-out show stocked with loyal fans and local entertainers paying respects. [4] Her father was hapa, of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, German, and Dutch descent. Hoku was attending the Christian college Point Loma Nazarene University "People can tell on my face and my smile. Donald Tai Loy Ho (August 13, 1930 April 14, 2007) was a Hawaiian traditional pop musician, singer and entertainer. He also featured younger talent, including his daughter Hoku Ho, who had two Top 40 pop singles in 2000. Hoku says because of that, she and other young performers -- such as Jessica Simpson and Mandy Moore -- are suffering a bit. 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Admittedly, "I'm most comfortable performing with my dad because that's how I started out," she says. had to get out of it. Soon, Ho exploded on the national scene, beginning with a sold-out two-week engagement at Hollywoods posh Cocoanut Grove in 1966. In his later years, Ho's daughter Hoku performed with him in the Waikiki show. We took three trips each year from then on. Attended La Pietra: Hawaii School for Girls located in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. 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 . Don Ho, one of James and Emily "Honey" Ho's nine children, was born in the quiet Honolulu neighborhood of Kakaako on the island of Oahu. Later in the month, Ho said, "I'm feeling much better and I'm so happy I came up here to do it. miracle" she never imagined even in her wildest fantasies. in a telephone interview from Los Angeles. home. clothes and what they were doing," she said. Don married his high school sweetheart, Melva May Kolokea Wong, on November 22, 1951. earlier interview. After much success, and little room to grow, promoter Kimo Wilder McVay sought Don to play at a night club called Duke's owned by Duke Kahanamoku, where he caught the attention of record company officials. Dukes, their resident lounge, became a hot spot for locals and tourists alike and a hangout for celebrities taking a break from Hollywood and Las Vegas. In the fall of 1966, Ho released his most famous song, "Tiny Bubbles", which charted on both the pop (#57 Billboard) and easy listening charts and caused his subsequent album, also called "Tiny Bubbles", to remain in the album Top 200 for almost a year. From 1964 to 1969, Don's backing group was The Aliis: Al Akana, Rudy Aquino, Benny Chong, Manny Lagodlagod and Joe Mundo. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. Released as the lead single from the album and included on the Snow Day soundtrack, Another Dumb Blonde peaked at #27 in the US. ", -- Jason Lynch Guroadrunner 14:09, 15 April 2007 (UTC) [ reply] Aloha e Don. The Honolulu Medical Examiner's office said Friday afternoon that it had no information to release about the death. 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. That duet could happen on Hoku's second Don Ho spread his special brand of aloha that included fathering 10 children. I always think about that, though right For much of the past three decades, Mr. Ho was a steady Waikiki nightclub attraction, appealing largely to tourists. be a sex symbol, especially because of my faith," says But I Armato encouraged the teen-ager to go to Los Angeles to meet with [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. "I just stand on the side and let things happen. she appeared on Nickelodeon's "The Big Help" with the group and Hoku had her biggest hits in 2000, so "later went on to become a recording artist" after 2006 is not right. Guevara, 44, another former Ho singer, who also had two (made from boiled taro roots), Hoku is trying to slap "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. She's the teen pop singer you probably haven't heard of. "He sits me down in this chair -- I can barely reach the mike and you can barely see me from the auditorium -- and he just had me sit there and sing this song, and I got a standing ovation, which was pretty crazy for an 11-year-old. perform her song at the premiere of "Snow Day" Feb. 11 at breath of this experience: the television, the cameras, the press.". On Monday, a music video of Hoku's just-released single "Another But it is one of the benefits of pop stardom. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. On another occasion, he was making repairs to the roof of his house when his heart suddenly started racing. "I thought it was done as well as the Britney (Spears) and Christina Aguilera albums," Berger says, though he explained it lacked the "hard edge" that was featured on those teen singers' offerings. Aguilera. Anyone can read what you share. Sister of Don Ho Jr.. younger kids, because they relate to me being the girl next Legal Statement. Birth Name: Donald Tai Loy Ho Date of Birth: August 13, 1930 Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii Date of Death: April 14, 2007 Place of Death: Waikk, Hawaii, U.S. Armato assisted Hoku in securing the deal,[4] and Ho insisted that he and his lawyers review it before she signed. 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. station's 10th most requested video. In 2000, she went on to become a well known singer. [6] For a time, Clements lived in an affluent Hawaiian neighborhood, Diamond Head, with Don, Patricia, Kaimana, Don's ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Guevara, and Don and Elizabeth's two daughters. He befriended a gifted young songwriter named Kui Lee, who would soon write Ill Remember You, an enduring Hawaiian standard that Mr. Ho effectively introduced. 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. album of contemporary Christian music on hold for a while to enjoy "Blonde" was followed by another single, "How Do I Feel (The Burrito Song)," which didn't fare as well.
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