Biography - Kainoa Kilcher

Kainoa Kilcher is an American actor, black belt martial artist and stunt performer, unit still photographer, Magician, songwriter, and indigenous rights activist. Unions: SAG / ASCAP / Local 600

He was born in Kapa’a and is of Peruvian Quechua / Huachipaeri indigenous and Swiss /Alaskan descent.

Kainoa is the younger brother of award winning Actress Q’orianka Kilcher and the older brother of Xihuaru Kilcher.
His father is a Quechua-Huachipaeri indigenous artist from the Amazon region of Peru and his mother, Saskia Kilcher, is a Swiss / Alaskan Artist and human-rights activist and the 1st. cousin of Grammy-nominated singer Jewel Kilcher.[1]
Kainoa Kilcher's maternal grandfather was Ray 'Pirate' Genet, a famous Alaskan mountaineer

Mountaineer

-Sports:*Mountaineering, the sport, hobby or profession of walking, hiking, trekking and climbing up mountains, also known as alpinism-University athletic teams and mascots:*Appalachian State Mountaineers, the athletic teams of Appalachian State University...

 and mountain rescue guide and his grandfather late Yule Kilcher was a Swiss Film Maker and famous Alaska pioneer and former Alaska state Senator who helped write the Alaskan Constitution.

Kainoa started his training as actor and martial artist at the age of 9 while tagging along to his older sisters classes.
At age 12 he was invited to play a small roles as “Young Warrior” in the Terrance Malick film "The New World

The New World

The New World is a 2005 drama/romance film written and directed by Terrence Malick, a historical adventure depicting the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia settlement and inspired by the historical figures Captain John Smith and Pocahontas...

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Later that year, he landed a small part in “Rush Hour 3” as Kung Fu Student and stunt performer as well as a small part in the film “Princess Ka’iulani” in which he played the role of “Kaleo” opposite his sister and starring lead, Q’orianka Kilcher. A year later, Kainoa was chosen to play the co-lead as “Prince Maradesh” in the action film “The Moor” opposite Michael Jai White

Michael Jai White

Michael Jai White is an American actor and martial artist who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, having starred as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn...

. The Film, which shot in China

China

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, was supposed to be his great breakthrough role, not only as an actor but also as a martial artist and action hero, since it gave him an opportunity to showcase his fighting and horse stunt skills.
Sadly the film never was completed, due to some complications with it’s funding.
In 2010 Kainoa was offered the role of “Moray” opposite Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken is an American stage and screen actor. He has appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows, including Joe Dirt, Annie Hall, The Deer Hunter, The Prophecy trilogy, The Dogs of War, Sleepy Hollow, Brainstorm, The Dead Zone, A View to a Kill, At Close Range, King of New...

 in the Film “The Power Of Few” (starring Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken is an American stage and screen actor. He has appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows, including Joe Dirt, Annie Hall, The Deer Hunter, The Prophecy trilogy, The Dogs of War, Sleepy Hollow, Brainstorm, The Dead Zone, A View to a Kill, At Close Range, King of New...

 and Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Christian Michael Leonard Slater is an American actor. He made his film debut with a small role in The Postman Always Rings Twice before playing a leading role in the 1985 film The Legend of Billie Jean...

), and was asked to write and perform one of his original songs for the sound track of the film.
Kainoa currently resides in Los Angeles and is training hard to further his skills as actor, stunt performer, martial artist, photographer and multimedia designer while honing his skills as songwriter

Songwriter

A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...

 at the Musicians Institute of Hollywood. In his free time Kainoa is a dedicated advocate for human rights

Human rights

Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...

, environmental and social justice and indigenous peoples rights causes from around the world, especially Peru

Peru

Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....

, volunteering his time as researcher and workshop leader for “on-Q Initiatives” Traditional Science Pilot Projects (TSPP)
Kainoa is also the international campaign coordinator for Youth4Truth Media, an organization dedicated towards empowering indigenous youth living on the front lines of climate change, environmental destruction and globalizations expansion with video cameras as strong defense against human rights abuses, environmental destruction, and corporate and government oppression and Lies. Youth 4 Truth Media supports a network of alternative media projects throughout the US and internationally and up to date has provided more than 65 Video Cameras and training to primarily young Indigenous youth activists and environmental justice advocates as well as community leaders and communities living in conflict areas where Oil, Gas, Lumber and Mining projects threaten their people’s health, lands and survival.

Some of Kainoa Kilcher’s Special Skills include:
Stunts:
Trained in High Falls

High Falls

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, Air Ram

Air ram

The air ram is a pneumatic device that catapults a stunt performer through the air. To simulate the effects of an explosion the performer steps on a large "pedal" and using hydraulics and compressed air the "pedal" is released sending the performer hurtling through the air...

, Wratchet, Wire-Stunts, Firearms (military style and western Firearms),
Vaulting (Horse acrobatics), Aerial Combat ,Aerial Flips, Running up walls, Green Screen

Green Screen

The Green Screen international wildlife film festival is held annually in Eckernförde, Germany. The festival shows full-length and short nature documentaries about animals in their natural habitat. It is the only festival of its kind in Germany...

 / Wire Work,
Sword Fighting (solo and partner) Saber, Double Saber, staff, archery, Hand Combat, Kite Surfing, Japanese Samurai Weapons,
Martial Arts
BLACK BELT Wushu Kung Fu , Ninjitsu, Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts

Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...

 ,Capoeira

Capoeira

Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century...

, Boxing

Boxing

Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...

, Wrestling

Wrestling

Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...

,Weapons
Trained in Aerial Combat, Wire Work, Saber, Double Saber, Straight Sword, Staff, Fighting Set,
Spear, Hand Combat, Long and Short Fist, Motion Capture and Green Screen techniques.
Weapons
Firearms (military style and western Firearms) , Hand Gun, Rifle, Archery, Sword, Saber, Staff,
Sports
Kite Surfing ,Sailing, Horseback riding (bare-back and western, Vaulting), Swimming, Surfing, Boogie Boarding, Kayaking, Pogo Stick, Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Rappelling, Skateboarding (Street, Ramps and Half Pipes), Mountain Biking, Rollerblading, Boogie Boarding, Body Surfing, Snow Boarding, Bowling, Canoeing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, competitive Volleyball, Basketball, Ping-pong, Track and field, Rollerblading, Skateboarding, Gymnastics, Basketball, Handball, Mountain Climbing, Ping Pong, Snorkeling, Surfing, Swimming, Trampoline. Golf,
Music
Singer / Songwriter
Guitarist (Guitarist and songwriter for "The Mop Heads"
Soundtrack "The Power Of Few" Composer /Performer "Clone Thy Jesus" and "one Day We all Be Free".
Photography = Union Local 600
On Set Film Still Photography -
Equipment : Blimp, Canon Mark II, Canon 7D , various top of the line Lenses.
Other Photography Related Services: Art and Portrait Photography , Editorial ,Travel, Corporate and Artist Headshots, skilled in Photoshop / Final Cut Pro and Website and Graphic Design visit site: www.image-onq.com
Other
Sleight Of Hand Magic, Comedy, Yoga, Dance (Freestyle), Chess, Computers, Video Games, Youth Leadership Counselor. Great with small Children and Animals

AWARDS;
Gold Medal (Fighting Set) - US Open International Wushu Kung Fu Championship 2007 – Chicago

Film, Television and Stage credits include: The Power Of Few , Princess Ka'iulani , Macho , The Moore
Rush hour 3

Rush Hour 3

Rush Hour 3 is a 2007 martial arts/action-comedy film, and the third installment in the Rush Hour film series, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, that began with the 1998 film Rush Hour and continued with the first sequel Rush Hour 2 in 2001. The film was officially announced on May 7, 2006,...

, The New World

The New World

The New World is a 2005 drama/romance film written and directed by Terrence Malick, a historical adventure depicting the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia settlement and inspired by the historical figures Captain John Smith and Pocahontas...

, Teenage Wasteland Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda is a 2008 American computer-animated action comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures...

– Promo, Magic Moments magic show