Joshua "Baba" Tavares is a Kanaka Maoli actor, singer, dancer, writer, director and teacher based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. He received his MFA in Acting and Hana Keaka from UH Mānoa, and now works there as the newest Assistant Professor of Acting 

 

He played the iconic role of Angel in the 20th Anniversary National Tour of the Broadway musical RENT. He's also a pioneer in Hawaiʻi's theatre scene, originating captivating roles and creating original works including: Haku Wale and Glitter in the Paʻakai.

He has a co-starring role in Fox's Rescue HI Surf and you can catch him singing in Cirque du Soleil's sensational Waikīkī show, ʻAUANA.

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His debut EP "Hanohano Hōnaunau" is now streaming on all major platforms. He received two NĀ HŌKŪ HANOHANO AWARDS including:

Most Promising Artist &

Hawaiian EP of the Year. 

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E ola nā moʻolelo. 

E ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

E ola ka lāhui ē. 

 

Mahalo!