On September 12, 2014, Queen’s Surf Beach was flocked with a crowd of almost 5,000 fans in support of the hit CBS television series, “Hawaii Five-O” season five premiere. Calling the party, “Sunset on the Beach,” “Hawaii Five-O” showcased the first episode of season five on a big screen to celebrate reaching their 100th episode. Daniel Dae Kim plays one of the main characters on the show as Lieutenant Chin Ho Kelly. He shared with Hawaii News Now, “I think this year’s a special year because not only are we celebrating season five but our hundredth episode, and that’s a nice milestone.” The event was set up with a red carpet honoring the cast of “Hawaii Five-O.” It was also a treat to the fans, as stars from the first original series that started in 1968, graced the red carpet as well.Scott Caan plays “Dano” in the TV series and told Honolulu Star Advertiser, “You do so many episodes every year you kind of lose track of what you’re doing and if it’s good. But people show up and they’re into it and it helps you remember that you’re doing something people like.” Well-known landmarks on Oahu are occasional spots of filming for the cast and crewmembers. Places like Aloha Stadium, Ala Moana Beach Park, Kualoa Ranch, Makapu’u Beach, Hawaiian Hilton Hotel, and Chinatown. Prominent local spots, as well as locals themselves are showcased in the hit series to keep the Hawaiian lifestyle and culture alive throughout the show, said Peter Lenkov, executive producer of the show. However, Moses Ahuna, a freshman at BYU-Hawaii from the Big Island, disagrees and said, “’Hawaii Five-O’ kind of advertises the city life of Hawaii and makes it look like Hollywood. They don’t really showcase Hawaii’s true beauty.” Harris Leafa, a senior at BYUH from Hawaii, thoroughly enjoys watching “Hawaii Five-O.” Leafa stated that it’s awesome seeing his homeland and he actually appreciates it more when he sees how beautiful it is on TV. He said it reminds him he is very lucky to live on such a stunning island. Uploaded Jan. 23, 2015
Writer: Meagan Crowell
