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Famous faces at the Polynesian Cultural Center

Over the years, PCC has welcomed famous faces from various fields including celebrities, royalty, political figures, athletes, musicians and well-known Latter-day Saints

Michael Jackson with PCC employees.
Photo by Polynesian Cultural Center

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Actors and TV personalities

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson - 2022
Jason Momoa - 2022
Anthony Quinn - 1999
Mickey Mouse - 1995
Pauly Shore - late 1990s or early 2000s
Kirk Douglas - 1960s
Mario Lopez -
Lee Majors -1977
James Garner and Henry Fonda -
Jane Powell - early 1960s
Celebrity Chef Sam Choy - 2003
Daniel Dae Kim -
Mike Douglas - 1980
Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana, Miss Universe - 1999
Pamela Anderson- early 1990s (1993)
Da Braddahs & Friends - 2011
Olsen Twins - 1998
John Stamos - 1998
Getaway - 2023

Elvis Presley with a Fijian dancer.
Photo by Polynesian Cultural Center

Musicians

Elvis Presley - 1965
Engelbert Humperdinck - 1979
Stevie Wonder -
Johnny Mathis -
Natalie Ai Kamauu - 2012
Kapena Band - 2012
Anuhea and Nesian Nine - 2013
Ria Hall - 2012
Maisey Rika - 2012
Irie Love - 2012
Rebel Souljahz - 2012

Athletes

Karl Malone - early 2000s
Saleva’a Atisanoe - 1992
Vai Sikahema -
Junior Seau

Jason Momoa being welcomed at PCC.
Photo by Polynesian Cultural Center.

Political figures

China Vice Premier Zhao Ziyang - January 7, 1984
China Vice Premier Zou Jiahua - 1994
Jackie Kennedy - mid-60s
Pat Nixon - late 1960s or 1970s
Lynda Bird Johnson -
Chinese President Li Xiannian - 1985
Fiji Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamaisese - 1986
Fijian Prime Minister Laisenia - 2002
Alberto Hotu - 2004

President W. Kimball and his wife Camilla Kimball.
Photo by Mike Foley

Well-known Latter-day Saints

Donny & Marie Osmond - late 1970s & early 1980s
Marie Osmond - 1998
Gladys Knight - 2005
Michigan Governor George Romney - Larraine Day
President Joseph Fielding Smith - 1971
Howard W. Hunter - 1979
President Gordon B. Hinckley & Sister Marjorie Hinckley - October 24-26, 2003
President Thomas S. Monson - 1991, 2010
President Henry B. Eyring - 2010
Elder Dallin H. Oaks - 2009
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf - 2015
Elder Dale G. Renlund - 2016
Elder O. Vincent Haleck - 2016 - General Authority Seventy and first counselor in the Pacific Area Presidency
Elder ‘Aisake Tukuafu,Area Authority Tonga - 2016
Elder Aley K. Auna Jr., Area Authority Hawaii

Royalty

His Royal Highness Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, King of Tonga - 1976 & 1993
His Highness Malietoa Tanumafili II, Head of State of Western Samoa - 1997
Her Majesty Queen Nanasipauu Tukuaho of Tonga - 2014
Her Highness Queen Halaevalu Mataaho of Tonga - 2004
His Majesty King Tupou VI, King of Tonga, and his wife,
Her Majesty Queen Nanasipau’u - 2016