Famous faces at the Polynesian Cultural Center By Lisi Tiafau

Over the years, PCC has welcomed famous faces from various fields including celebrities, royalty, political figures, athletes, musicians and well-known Latter-day Saints.

Actors and TV personalities

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson- 2022. Johnson is a retired professional wrestler and actor known for the "Fast and Furious" movies, "Black Adam" and "The Mummy Returns." Photo by PCC.

Jason Momoa- 2022. Momoa is an actor, known for his roles in "Aquaman," "Game of Thrones," "Frontier," and "Fast X." His visit to the PCC was in support of the national bone marrow donation program "Be the Match." Photo credits: PCC.

Anthony Quinn-1999. Quinn was an actor known for his roles in films like "The Guns of Navarone," "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Zorba the Greek." Photo credits: PCC.

Mickey Mouse - 1995. Photo credits: PCC.

Pauly Shore, actor and comedian- late 1990s or early 2000s

Kirk Douglas- 1960s. Douglas was an award-winning actor famous for films such as "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," "Paths of Glory" and "Spartacus." Photo credit: PCC.

Mario Lopez, actor known for his role in the TV series "Saved by the Bell." Photo credits: PCC.

Lee Majors-1977

Hollywood stars James Garner and Henry Fonda visit the PCC. Photo credits: PCC.

Jane Powell- early 1960s. Powell was an actress and singer famous for appearing in Hollywood musicals. Photo credits: PCC.

Celebrity Chef Sam Choy- 2003

Daniel Dae Kim (front center in white shirt), actor famous for "Hawaii Five-0." Photo credits: LDSLiving.

Mike Douglas- 1980

Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana, Miss Universe- 1999

Pamela Anderson- 1993. Actress famous for her role on the TV show "Baywatch." Photo credits: PCC.

Da Braddahs & Friends- 2011

Olsen Twins- 1998

John Stamos- 1998

Val Kilmer, actor known for his role as Iceman in "Top Gun." Photo credits: PCC.

Getaway- 2023

Musicians

Elvis Presley- 1965. "The King of Rock and Roll." He first visited the PCC to film part of his movie "Paradise, Hawaiian Style."

Various photos of Elvis during his visits to the PCC. Photo credits: PCC.

Engelbert Humperdinck- 1979

Stevie Wonder- Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for hits such as "Isn't She Lovely," "For Once in My Life," and "Superstition." Photo credits: PCC.

Johnny Mathis (center)- Grammy-winning singer. Photo credits: PCC.

Natalie Ai Kamauu- 2012

Kapena Band- 2012

Anuhea and Nesian Nine- 2013

Ria Hall- 2012

Maisey Rika- 2012

Irie Love- 2012

Rebel Souljahz- 2012

Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop." Photo by PCC.

Athletes

Karl Malone- NBA player nicknamed "The Mailman" who played for the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers, visited the PCC in the early 2000s. Photo provided by the PCC.

Saleva’a Atisanoe, sumo wrestler known by his stage name Konishiki, visits the PCC in 1992. Photo provided by PCC.

Vai Sikahema- former NFL player and General Authority Seventy. Photo credits: PCC.

Junior Seau

Political figures

China Vice Premier Zhao Ziyang- January 7, 1984. Photo credits: PCC.

China Vice Premier Zou Jiahua- 1994

Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy visited the PCC in the mid-1960s, staying in Hawaii for several weeks. Photo credits: PCC.

First Lady Patricia "Pat" Nixon, who was one of the most well-traveled First Ladies, and visited the PCC in either the late 1960s or early 1970s. Photo credits: PCC.

Lynda Bird Johnson- the daughter of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson was one of the PCC's first visitors. Photo credits: LDSLiving.

Chinese President Li Xiannian- 1985

Fiji Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamaisese- 1986

Fijian Prime Minister Laisenia- 2002

Alberto Hotu- 2004

Well-known Latter-day Saints

Donny & Marie Osmond- The famous sibling singers visited in the late 1970s to film commercials for Hawaiian Punch. Marie Osmond returned in 1998 with her family. Photo credits: LDSLiving.

Laraine Day- actress known for her leading lady roles opposite Kirk Douglas, Cary Grant and John Wayne. Photo credits: LDSLiving.

Gladys Knight- the seven-time Grammy Winner visited the PCC in 2005. Here, she is pictured posing with Night Show dancers. Photo credits: PCC.

Michigan Governor George Romney- father of Utah Senator Mitt Romney. Photo credits: LDSLiving.

Apostle Marion G. Romney (Front, second from left). Photo credits: PCC.

President Joseph Fielding Smith is pictured at the PCC in 1971 with his wife, Jessie. Photo credits: PCC.

Howard W. Hunter, the 14th President of the Church, visited in both 1979 and 1991. Photo credits: PCC.

President Gordon B. Hinckley & Sister Marjorie Hinckley- October 24-26, 2003. Photo credits: PCC.

President Thomas S. Monson- visited in 1991 and 2010. Here he is pictured with Sister Frances B. Monson, his wife.

In 2010, President Monson visited the PCC as part of a visit to Laie to rededicate the Laie Hawaii Temple. Photos provided by PCC and Mikaele Foley.

President Henry B. Eyring, currently the Second Counselor in the First Presidency, has visited the PCC several times. One visit in 2010 was for the purpose of rededicating the Laie Temple with President Monson. Photos courtesy of PCC and Church News.

Currently the First Counselor in the First Presidency, then-Elder Dallin H. Oaks and his granddaughter meet several PCC employees during a visit in 2009. Photo credits: PCC.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf and Sister Harriet Uchtdorf visited in 2015. Photo credits: PCC.

Elder Dale G. Renlund- 2016

Elder O. Vincent Haleck- 2016- General Authority Seventy and first counselor in the Pacific Area Presidency

Elder ‘Aisake Tukuafu, Area Authority Tonga- 2016

Elder Aley K. Auna Jr., Area Authority Hawaii

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Sister Patricia T. Holland. Photo credits: PCC.

Royalty

His Royal Highness Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, King of Tonga, visited the PCC in both 1976 & 1993. Photo credits: BYU–Hawaii Archives.

His Highness Malietoa Tanumafili II, Head of State of Western Samoa- 1997

Her Majesty Queen Nanasipauu Tukuaho of Tonga- 2014

Her Highness Queen Halaevalu Mataaho of Tonga- 2004

His Majesty King Tupou VI, King of Tonga, and his wife, Her Majesty Queen Nanasipau’u, visiting in 2016. Photo by Mikaele Foley.