Kumu Hula Gloria Napualani Fujii has over 28 years of experience teaching, performing, and creating Pacific Dance Arts in Hawaiian, Tahitian, and New Zealand Maori dance. Her performance groups have been known as Rainbow of Hawaii because of the many different nationalities and cultures represented in her “Ohana” (family). Many of her dancers have received awards and invitations to perform at prestigious events. Gloria came to Washington State in 1970 to attend the University of Washington. After graduation she studied under Kumu Hulu Master George Naope, the founder of the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Under George Naope’s tutelage she earned the prestigious Hula Palapala (equivalent of a Masters in Hula).  

In 1999 she was the recipient of the Washington State Governor’s Heritage Award for her outstanding contribution to the enrichment of the culture of Washington State. She continues to actively spread the Aloha Spirit through dance and song to everyone she meets.

Uncle Bill Nahale'a

Co-owner and President of Operations of Aloha Island Treasures

 Uncle Bill Nahale’a was born in  Honolulu, Oahu in 1954. He was raised in Honolulu then moved to Maui after graduating from college. He moved to the mainland in 1995. His parents are both Hawaiians and therefore, as a full blooded Hawaiian, he feels a responsibility to preserve, love and appreciate the people, culture and preservation of the Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders and increase their awareness on the mainland.

Between 1985 and 1989, he produced a Hawaiian local T.V show called “Showcase Maui”. This entertainment talk show featured interviews with “hapa” musicians including Barry Flannigan and Kealii Kaneali'i, and Willie Kahaiali'i (known as Willie K) in the early stages of their careers. Other famous guests included Danny Arnold, Sonny Bono, Al Thicke of ABC’s “Growing Pains”, Robert Wagner of “Hart to Hart”, and other local celebrities.

In 1987, Bill was the lead actor in a TV pilot in Hawaii called “Island Spice” similar to "Magnum PI". He co-stared with Henry Kapono of Cecilio and Kapono. Bill also produced a late night radio show on FM 101 in Lahaina, Maui, and produced many charitable fundraisers.

Currently Bill produces the “Hawaii Showcase Television Magazine”, with co-host Gloria Napualani Fujii and Uncle Wiliama, a live weekly show featuring news of Hawaii, music review, Keiki Corner, and "talk story" with Napua.  This show has aired prime time for two of the four years with many loyal viewers to become one of the most watched programs on the Seattle community Access Network.

Bill has more in store for your viewing pleasure. Coming to Satellite in 2008! "There in the Islands Television Magazine".