Kaipo Dudoit is an actor, musician, model, and hula dancer best known for playing Pili in Keli’I Grace’s BL drama “My Partner (2023).” He was recently cast as David Kawena in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 2002 animated film “Lilo & Stitch.” In a 2024 interview with Instinct Magazine, he shared that he had always had a passion for performing.
He was interested in music as a child and remained active as a musician throughout high school. After graduating, he took up Hula dancing and later developed an interest in acting during college. Dudoit’s résumé, available on his agency, ALA Hawaii's website, lists several of his stage performances, including “Lovely Lee,” where he played Sergeant/Jermaine, “Way of a God,” where he portrayed Kaoo, and “Much Ado About Nothing,” where he depicted Benedick.
Kaipo Dudoit’s Movies
Dudoit’s first film, “My Partner (2023)” debuted at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. The movie’s plot centers on Edmar (played by Jayron Munoz), an academically driven Filipino student, and Pili (played by Dudoit), an accomplished Native Hawaiian student-athlete. Set at Lahainaluna, the narrative explores the tension between their rival senior class friend groups.
In 2024, Dudoit portrayed Bryan in Taylor Gruver’s comedy short film, “Fair.” Written by Elizabeth Rian, the story follows Sarah, a princess party performer, who arrives at a children’s birthday party dressed as Snow White, only to be confronted by her own insecurities.
Here is a list of the movies Kaipo Dutoit has worked in, along with their years of release:
| Year | Movie | Role |
| 2023 | My Partner | Pili |
| 2024 | Fair | Bryan |
Kaipo Dudoit’s TV Shows
Dudoit’s television debut was in Season 2 Episode 14, titled “A Game of Cat and Mouse” of the action-adventure drama “Magnum P.I.” The show's plot follows an ex-Navy SEAL who has returned from Afghanistan and is currently employed as a private investigator in Hawaii. He also appeared in the Fox TV series, “Rescue: HI-Surf (2025),” as Andy. The show centers around the brave lifeguards of Oahu’s North Shore as they risk their lives to protect others.
Here is a list of the TV shows Kaipo Dutoit has worked in, along with their years of release:
| Year | TV Show | Role |
| 2020 | Magnum P.I. | Keno |
| 2025 | Rescue: HI-Surf | Andy |
Dudoit's upcoming film "Lilo & Stitch" is set for its theatrical release on May 23, 2025. Watch the official trailer here:
FAQs about Kaipo Dudoit
A. Kaipo Dudoit is from the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
A. Kaipo Dudoit is active on the social media platform Instagram. His username is @kaipodudoit. As of May 2025, he has 19.1k followers on the site.
A. Kaipo Dudoit is reportedly 6’ or 1.83 m tall.
