February 22

Kala'i Miller of 'Baywatch' and 'Destination Stardom' is barnstorming TV and magazines in The Big Apple. He's doing a cover photo shoot for Gym magazine, which CNN's 'Showbiz Today' will document, and had several Fox visitations yesterday. Among his print stops: TV Guide, Teen, YM, Seventeen, Entertainment Weekly and Cosmopolitan ... by Wayne Harada, The Honolulu Advertiser

Stacy Kamano The Official Stacy Kamano Page is totally renewed. The layout is changed (very good designed), there are some new free and buy photos, and many more info like biography and Stacy's schedulle. The webmasters will put more stuff in the future.

And there is also the MidWeek's Online Stacy Kamano special. It contains some realy cool photos.

'Baywatch' workout
by Catherine E. Toth, The Honolulu Advertiser

It may not be written in their job descriptions, but the women of 'Baywatch Hawaii' have a certain image to maintain. And that image, they said, is not of supermodels or trendy-thin actresses.

'This is an athletic show,' said Brandy Ledford, who plays Dawn Masterton. 'No one's going to buy (the fact) that we’re lifeguards if we weighed 100 pounds.'

That means the actresses have to do more than just watch what they eat. They have to work out. With the physical demands of filming 'Baywatch' — swimming, running on the sand, rescuing drowning victims — staying in shape during the five-month shooting season is just part of the job.

'We get a really good workout while we’re working,' Ledford said, adding that working 15-hour days five days a week disrupts their individual off-duty fitness schedules.

'It’s actually easier (staying in shape) during the off-season because you have more time on your hands,' said Hawaii cast member Stacy Kamano, who plays Kekoa Tanaka. 'And you’re not exhausted.' ... more

Jason Momoa ... was cover boy for the Miss Hawaii USA 2000/Hawaii Teen USA printed program, which might explain why all 1,000 were bought up by pageantgoers. The event marked the formal launching of Momoa's fan club ... by Wayne Harada, The Honolulu Advertiser

Linda Jameson, KHON reporter, beat out a string of her real-life peers to snag a 'Baywatch Hawaii' role as — guess! — a roving reporter. The episode, 'Emergency Response,' is about media attention drawn to a controversy 'about nude protesters at Pokai Bay trying to protect themselves from contaminated air passing over Hawaii,' said Jameson. by Wayne Harada, The Honolulu Advertiser

MacKinnon, Ledford, Kamano

Simmone Mackinnon, Brandy Ledford, and Stacy Kamano dance in a 'Baywatch Hawaii' staffer's music video.

Filming beach beauties to that hip-pop beat
by Catherine E. Toth, The Honolulu Advertiser

...This hip-hop aficionado is hoping to release his music to the masses. His latest single, 'Hottie Boombalottie,' is already a hit on the 'Baywatch Hawaii' set, where he is a post-production contributing editor.

'Oh, believe me,' said Simmone Mackinnon, who plays lifeguard Allie Reese, 'once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head...'

...Keffer and about 30 others spent two days last week filming the video for his new song in various spots around Waikiki — from the Hilton Hawaiian Village to the Wave Waikiki.

Mackinnon, Brandy Ledford (who plays Dawn Masterton) and Hawaii actress Stacy Kamano, who plays Kekoa Tanaka, served as the titular 'hotties...'

...A native of Minneapolis, Keffer moved to Los Angeles five years ago. He joined the “Baywatch” team in 1997, editing the show’s video montages, filler transitions, main title sequences and special-effect shots.

The video, which he will edit himself, begins with an average-guy Keffer watching “Baywatch Hawaii” at home. Charmed by one of the lifeguards, he is suddenly transported to a beach in Hawaii, where he’s walking on the sand with Kamano. “It’s a really, really loose story line,” he said ... more

'Baywatch' vies to bump prime time show
by Suzanne Roig, The Honolulu Advertiser

'Baywatch Hawaii' — the most-watched syndicated action-adventure show on television — will begin filming its second season in Hawaii May 8 even though the show doesn’t yet have a firm commitment from its distributor. And the show is jockeying for a position in prime time here.

Greg Bonann, the show’s executive producer, said he will start writing scripts as early as next week for the second season of the show’s filming in Hawaii. They’ve moved filming earlier in the year after this year’s July-December schedule resulted in run-ins with bad weather ... more

February 8

Ultimate TV Who's Hot: Brandy Ledford
Hugh Hart, UltimateTV News

Brandy Ledford couldn't have come better prepared to her role as lifeguard Dawn Masterson on the syndicated 'Baywatch Hawaii' (check local listings). We're not talking Julliard or Brandy Ledford at Ultimate TV 'Method' training in New York. No, Ledford is a perfect choice because she grew up swimming and surfing in Redondo Beach, California.

Ledford, a self-described ''water baby,'' was not asked to act when she auditioned, but she did have to swim.

'They flew me down from Vancouver to meet with the head guy at the company that produced it, and I said 'Tell me what the show's about.' They said, 'Well, its in Hawaii.' Okay, that made it a lot different. And then they had me swim' ... more

Alexandra Paul's new video release, 'Arthur's Quest' will be scheduled to arrive in music/video stores on Tuesday, February 8, 2000 in the USA. The family movie is sure to please everyone. Get out there and buy or rent! The video has already made its debut in Iceland on March 3, 1999.

Alexandra Paul has been busy and is set to begin filming her latest film, 'Double Exposure' this month. The film's location is New Zealand! We will give more updates on the status of the movie as information becomes available.

David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff stands on the steps of a lifeguard stand during the shooting of a scene at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki.

What happens to 'Baywatch Hawaii' after star leaves? by Suzanne Roig, The Honolulu Advertiser

...For 18 weeks, Bonann has supervised the almost daily filming of the popular ocean rescue adventure show. The scenes shot at the UH-Manoa will appear in a future segment of 'Baywatch Hawaii.'

It’s a season of change for 'Baywatch.' First there was the change in location - from their longtime home in Santa Monica, Calif., to Hawaii, to freshen up story lines. Now, the show’s only big name, David Hasselhoff, is quietly readying to move on to another series, 'AKA Picasso.' Hasselhoff, who has been saying for some time that he planned to pursue other options, will star in the new European-financed tele-vision series to be produced by Kaleidoscope Media Group.

The producers of 'Baywatch' say Hasselhoff may come back for some episodes next year, but won’t say how many...

New episodes will refer to Hasselhoff, putting him in California, protecting Los Angeles beaches, Bonann said.

'We’ll make references to Mitch in the first couple of years and, when a California lifeguard comes to Hawaii, it will be because Mitch sends him,' Bonann said. 'We’ll keep that persona alive' ... more

GYM Magazine Kala'i Miller has landed on the cover of 'GYM' magazine for February 2000! The handsome actor looks just great! Inside he has an article and demonstrates his amazing chest routine! It is on newsstands now and will be available through March 4th! ... order it online

Besides his role on 'Baywatch Hawaii,' Kala'i Miller is co-host on the talent show 'Destination Stardom!' I had a chance to view the show and must admit that Kala'i is pretty good! The show is on the new network PAX. Catch it on Sundays. Please see your local TV listings for the exact time in your area.

Want to see some great photos on ET's Site devoted to 'Baywatch Hawaii?' Also, you can go into the archive to get some interviews and stories on some former 'Baywatch' cast members. If you want other TV and Screen stars to view, you can find them there as well! Enjoy! You can go in at: http://www.etonline.com/html/NewsItems/26422.html

Yasmine Bleeth has become one of the many Hollywood stars who have recently launched their own Website. With so many fake nude SITES out there with their heads on someone else's' body, this is the only way to set the record straight. It also allows the stars to have more contact with their fans and show that they care about their concerns. You can visit Yasmine's Official Site at: http://www.yasmineonline.com

Carmen Electra and her badboy boyfriend Dennis Rodman will try tying the knot again. This time they will have a traditional wedding ceremony. Carmen will wear a wedding dress instead of spandex or her any of her sexy outfits. Carmen has stated that the couple will take the marriage more seriously.

January 31

Pam and April soul sisters?
By Dave Donnelly, Star-Bulletin

It's difficult not to wonder about Pamela Lee Anderson and April Masini and the similarities the two share. Both are buxom, blonde bombshells with ties to "Baywatch," and both are models-turned-actresses-turned producers. Both are Cancers who not only share the same birthday (right down to the year!) but both drive a silver convertible Jaguar -- one in real life (April) and Pamela on her TV show.

There's more, but suffice it to say that both also have dated the same handsome, blue-eyed championship surfer. Kind of spooky. I wonder if they were born in the same hospital -- do you suppose? ...

Speaking of April, her protege, Kala'i Miller, dropped into the Dixie Grill for lunch with about a dozen fire-fighting pals, who simply parked their trucks outside. Kala'i, whom Masini got signed with the William Morris Agency, insisted on picking up the tab, though manager Jim Hamachek discounted it substantially as he does for all firemen and cops in uniform.

Kala'i is taking a year off -- at least -- from fire-fighting to pursue a new career in Hollywood ... Miller time may have come and gone, however. Word is that the busy April is accompanying actor Rick Yune ("Snow Falling on Cedars") back to L.A. today and the two seem to have become more than a bit friendly ...

Check 'The Surfers' official website. The Surfers is the band in which Kelly Slater (past Baywatch star) one of the member is. You will find there all the latest news about upcoming songs, many photos and cool articles....

Bonann in the swim
Honolulu Star-Bulletin

"Baywatch Hawaii" producer-creator Greg Bonann has been named a 2000 Gold Medallion Award winner by the International Swimming Hall of Fame based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

The award is presented annually to a former competitive swimmer for his or her national or international achievement in the fields of science, entertainment, art, business, education or government. The recipient also must be someone whose life has served as an inspiration to youth.

Sam Freas, president and CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, said "Baywatch Hawaii" has made "tremendous contributions" to aquatics. Bonann is dedicating "Baywatch Hawaii's" next season -- number 11 -- to a Learn to Swim Program through the production's Camp Baywatch.

"Only 25 percent of children living in Hawaii know how to swim," Bonann said.

Bonann hopes to have the Learn to Swim Program start in April, use the University of Hawaii swimming pool, Oahu lifeguards as instructors and enroll 500 children the first year.

As for whether "Baywatch Hawaii" will return for its 11th season that decision won't be made until later this month though Bonann is "very confidant" about the show's return.

All the German fans! SAT.1 starts to air the 9th season of Baywatch. Choecki it sunndays at 3 PM. In the new episodes you will see some new faces like Brooke Burns, Mitzi Kapture, Jennifer Lynn Campbell and Marci Brickhouse.

Gena Lee Nolin's latest movie writed and directed by Vince Offer (There's Something About Mary), The Underground Comedy Movie is rated as one of the worest films from 1999. 'The film is the first to satirically show semen and anatomical surprises. If you thought, There's Something about Mary was a groundbreaking comedy; this film just breaks everything.' In one of the scenes Gena dances a la Marylin Monroe in white dress. Others in the movie are Slash (Guns 'n Roses) and Michael Duncan (Armageddon)

December 25
Jason Brooks
Jason Brooks: Great ride on ‘Baywatch’ wave By Tim Ryan, Star-Bulletin

Jason Brooks is standing half-naked in the middle of the Maunaloa Bay parking lot, talking on a cell phone and pacing back and forth while high- and low-fiving co-workers from "Baywatch Hawaii."

Even a hundred yards away it's apparent how fit Brooks is. Wearing red shorts and shirt and no shoes, Brooks seems as real a lifeguard as you'd find anywhere -- tan, slender at the waist, stomach muscles defined -- except that the Southern California-raised UCLA grad is no waterman.

"I'm strictly a land athlete; if it's got a ball in it, I can do it," said Brooks, 33, the breakout star in "Baywatch Hawaii."

"There were lots of times back home I'd go in the ocean and the water would go up my nose or my eyes and I thought this isn't fun, so I stayed away from it."

Now that Brooks' character -- Sean Monroe -- is the leader of the fictional "Baywatch Hawaii" rescue crew, the actor finds himself pretty much living in the ocean ... more

Brandy Ledford appeared last time on the cover of September issue of Vancouver Magazine. She featured the article Home Bodies: Suddenly, the guy next door is in Vanity Fair.

To check the article online click at the cover.

December 18

Welcome to the new Baywatch News WebSite. As you see this page contains only Baywatch, Baywatch Hawaii and Baywatch Nights news. I've made this 'divorce' to facility of navigation and for better finding of what's new. So there are three websites: Baywatch, Baywatch Nights and now Baywatch News. The Baywatch Hawaii website is under construction but will be turned in as fast as it is possible.

Marliece Andrada The Marliece Andrada Page is now updated. The look of the page is great and also the navigation is better. This is the most informative Marliece pege in the internet, check it for all latest news facts and ... of course photos. There are many things that will be uploaded in the future, so keep an eye on it.

'16-year-old shark victim basks in limelight as ‘Baywatch’ extra' By Tim Ryan Star-Bulletin

Jesse Spencer looked out of place, first on camera forcing a cheer for "Baywatch Hawaii" star Brooke Burns to the finish line in a "triathlon" at Waimanalo beach.

Jesse Spencer
Jesse Spencer, Brandy Ledford, Michael Bergin and Stacy Kamano in a scene filmed November 23, at Waimanalo Beach Park.
Then later he was surrounded by all the female "Baywatch" lifeguards -- Brandy Ledford and Stacy Kamano -- during a photo shoot for People magazine and the television show "Extra."

Not to be outdone, former Playboy Playmate Donna Perry -- Miss November 1994 and Michael W. Perry's daughter-in-law, also an extra on the show, offered to sign a picture of herself for the 16-year-old Kona surfer who in October was attacked by a shark that mangled his right arm.

Spencer pretty much got the star treatment for an extra's role on the "Baywatch Hawaii" episode "Xterra" filming yesterday at Waimanalo Beach. The program airs May 2 on KHON TV.

"It's not really boring or anything, but it sure takes a long time to get a scene right," said Spencer, whose arm remains in a sling. "I was just a guy in the crowd."

Spencer, 5-5 and 112 pounds was bitten by a 10-foot tiger shark while surfing at dusk Oct. 1 at Old Airport just north of Kona. He was invited to appear on "Baywatch" when show executives learned of Spencer's accident in a Star-Bulletin story ... more


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