Too Opinionated Interview: Siua Ikale'o
Currently streaming on Apple TV+, "Chief of War" marks a breakout role for rising actor Siua Ikale'o, who plays Nahi, the youngest brother of Ka'iana (Jason Momoa). Created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, "Chief of War" delivers an epic and unprecedented retelling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii, from an indigenous perspective. Momoa stars as warrior Ka'iana, striving to unite the islands in the late 18th century ahead of Western colonization. To prepare for his role, Siua underwent immersive training in conversational Hawaiian ('Ōlelo Hawai'i), sailing a traditional…
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