Special Effects Coordinator, Actor. Archie Kaimi Ahuna was a highly regarded professional in the film industry, notably acclaimed for his contributions to the TV series "Lost," wherein he portrayed 'Tito Reyes' and served as a visual effects supervisor from 2004 to 2010. His work in this capacity earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series in 2005, along with a nomination in 2006. Commencing his career as an electrician on the original TV series "Hawaii Five-O" under his father, Joseph Ahuna II, Archie progressed to Special Effects Coordinator under Jack Fraggard on "Magnum PI." His noteworthy career includes significant contributions to films such as "Jurassic Park," "Windtalkers," "Pearl Harbor," "Tears of the Sun," and "Waterworld," as well as TV series like "Flight 29 Down" and "The Byrds of Paradise." In 1984, Archie founded Ahuna's Special Effects Services, showcasing his expertise in the field. Demonstrating a commitment to education, he established a special effects school and supported various initiatives and educational programs. He was also recognized for his collaborations with entities like the Honolulu Police Department, the Film Commission, and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), where he served as the president for two terms of the Local 665 unit. His final role was as the special effects coordinator in the reboot of "Hawaii Five-0" from 2010 until his passing in 2018.
Special Effects Coordinator, Actor. Archie Kaimi Ahuna was a highly regarded professional in the film industry, notably acclaimed for his contributions to the TV series "Lost," wherein he portrayed 'Tito Reyes' and served as a visual effects supervisor from 2004 to 2010. His work in this capacity earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series in 2005, along with a nomination in 2006. Commencing his career as an electrician on the original TV series "Hawaii Five-O" under his father, Joseph Ahuna II, Archie progressed to Special Effects Coordinator under Jack Fraggard on "Magnum PI." His noteworthy career includes significant contributions to films such as "Jurassic Park," "Windtalkers," "Pearl Harbor," "Tears of the Sun," and "Waterworld," as well as TV series like "Flight 29 Down" and "The Byrds of Paradise." In 1984, Archie founded Ahuna's Special Effects Services, showcasing his expertise in the field. Demonstrating a commitment to education, he established a special effects school and supported various initiatives and educational programs. He was also recognized for his collaborations with entities like the Honolulu Police Department, the Film Commission, and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), where he served as the president for two terms of the Local 665 unit. His final role was as the special effects coordinator in the reboot of "Hawaii Five-0" from 2010 until his passing in 2018.
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