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Kaiwi Lyman-Mersereau was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he cultivated a deep love for performance from an early age. While growing up, he was active in water polo, surfing, outrigger canoe paddling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and sailing, but nothing thrilled him more than being on stage.

He honed his craft through four years of intensive theater arts training at the Mid-Pacific Institute School of the Arts.

Determined to pursue a career in entertainment, Kaiwi moved to California in 2002. While attending Santa Monica College, he delivered a monologue from The Crucible for an assignment. His performance immediately caught the attention of his professor, who recognized his advanced skill level and arranged for him to showcase his talent to the head of the drama department. Impressed by his raw ability, she encouraged him to audition for Juilliard. However, Kaiwi was eager to transition to the screen, and his determination quickly paid off.

In 2003, he landed his first lead role as Colin in the horror film Trespassers, marking the beginning of a diverse and dynamic career. Since then, he has built an impressive body of work, taking on a wide range of roles across film, television, web series, and commercials. From comedy to drama, Kaiwi's performances continue to showcase his versatility, depth, and commitment to storytelling.

Awards

Kaiwi Lyman

World Music and Independent Film Festival

Independent Shorts Awards

Indie Short Fest

IndieX Film Festival

Asian Cinematography Awards

Los Angeles Cinematography AWARDS (LACA)

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