Kea Peahu makes her feature film debut in the just released Netflix movie Finding ‘Ohana!
The young star plays the lead character Pilialoha “Pili” Kawena in the family adventure movie.
Here’s a synopsis: Geocache champion Pilialoha “Pili” Kawena, age 12, is abruptly lifted from her busy New York life and dropped into rural O’ahu to help care for her grandfather. Initially skeptical about her new surroundings, Pili finds a cryptic pirate’s journal in her Papa’s studio hinting at a 200-year-old shipwrecked treasure hidden away in the island’s caves and mountains.
With her older brother and new friends in tow she uses her clue solving skills to lead them on an adventure of a lifetime through the natural wonders of Hawaiʻi. As she learns to respect and love her native culture she also discovers not all secrets should be shared and that the real treasure in life is ‘ohana – her family.
While Kea is making her film debut with Finding ‘Ohana, she’s actually been on a TV show previously – World of Dance. Her dance team The Lab WON season two of the dance competition series!
JJJ got to know more about Kea with 10 Fun Facts. Check them out below:
3. My favorite feeling is late night drives, blasting music with my friends.
4. It was never my intention to say I want to dance for the dogs and animals on Ellen. I wanted to say how I wanted be a dancer and take care of dogs and animals.
5. My dream car is a Maserati MC 20.
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Here’s a synopsis: Geocache champion Pilialoha “Pili” Kawena, age 12, is abruptly lifted from her busy New York life and dropped into rural O’ahu to help care for her grandfather. Initially skeptical about her new surroundings, Pili finds a cryptic pirate’s journal in her Papa’s studio hinting at a 200-year-old shipwrecked treasure hidden away in the island’s caves and mountains.
With her older brother and new friends in tow she uses her clue solving skills to lead them on an adventure of a lifetime through the natural wonders of Hawaiʻi. As she learns to respect and love her native culture she also discovers not all secrets should be shared and that the real treasure in life is ‘ohana – her family.
Finding ‘Ohana will premiere on January 29th on Netflix!
‘Finding ‘Ohana’ Trailer
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Here’s a synopsis: A summer in rural Oahu takes an exciting turn for two Brooklyn-raised siblings when a journal pointing to long-lost treasure sets them on an epic adventure with new friends, and leads them to reconnect with their Hawaiian heritage.
“Starting the countdown, I can finally share that my new movie Finding ‘Ohana is coming to Netflix on January 29!” Kea shared on Instagram.
“SO excited to announce Finding Ohana coming to Netflix on January 29th 2021!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉,” Owen shared on his account.
