Leia Lailani -  Champion hula dancer

She has won the competition for the last five years. She knows the advantages of being in Winnie's good graces.

Pono Pahu - Drummer

His rumbling rhythms provide the perfect backdrop for the gyrating gestures of the deliberate dancers.

Mitch Awave - Aging surfer

In his quest to find the ultimate wave, he discovered Kikiwai Beach many years ago. Because of the hula competition, he has to worry about bumping into people while hanging ten.

Hanna Hobart - Amateur hula champion

Even though she was raised in New England, Hanna has been getting rave reviews for her interpretation of traditional island dances. Some people say only Hawaiians should be hula dancers.

Norm Room - Owner of the Kikiwai Queen Hotel

He makes a lot of money during the competition. If Winnie ever decided to move the hula contest to another hotel, he could lose a ton of profits. 

Minnie Molawi - Chief assistant judge

For the past ten years, Minnie has been a judge at the contest. She knows a lot about Winnie - even more than she cares to know. 

Mort Barks - Emcee of the event

When he sings "There she is, this our hula gal," it brings a tear to everyone's eye. Could Winnie really be insisting that he be replaced?

Flora Fauna - Florist

For years, she's been providing the flowers and the leis for the contest. It wasn't her fault that this year's arrangements dipped and drooped.​