Marlene Kamakawiwoole age, net worth, height, wiki, married, biography.
Marlene Kamakawiwoole is a recognized public figure in the United States, largely due to her association with her late husband, David Kamakawiwoole, who was a prominent Hawaiian singer-songwriter, musician, and advocate for Hawaiian sovereignty.
Marlene Kamakawiwoole: Profile summary
| Full Name: | Marlene Ah Lo, Marlene Kamakawiwoole |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Female |
| Profession: | Celebrity Wife |
| Country: | USA |
| Height: | 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) |
| Marital Status: | widow |
| Husband | Israel Kamakawiwoʻole |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Size | 43-34-40 inches |
| Birth Place | Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Hawaiian |
| Kids | One (daughter Ceslie-Ann “Wehi”) |
Marlene Kamakawiwoole Biography And Age
Marlene Kamakawiwoole was born in 1962 and is currently 60 years old as of 2022. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, and her given name is Marlene Ah Lo. There is no available information about her family members, including her parents and siblings. Additionally, Marlene has not disclosed any details about her educational background.
Marlene Kamakawiwoole Height & Weight
Marlene Kamakawiwoole’s height is around 5 feet 6 inches or 1.68 meters, and she weighs approximately 65 Kg or 143 lbs. Her chest, waist, and hip measurements are 43-34-40 inches. Additionally, she has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes.
Marlene Kamakawiwoole Professional Life
Marlene Kamakawiwoole is known for being the partner of the late Israel Kamakawiwoole, a famous Hawaiian musician, singer-songwriter, and advocate for Hawaiian sovereignty, also known as “Bruddah Iz” or “Iz”. Marlene herself worked part-time in the cardiology department at Kaiser Permanente’s Moanalua Medical Center.
Israel Kamakawiwoole gained commercial success outside of Hawaii with his Facing Future album, which included his medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World. This song was recorded in one take in 1988 by Israel, who was known for his boldness and fearlessness, as confirmed by Milan Bertosa, the owner of a recording studio in Honolulu who was present during the recording.
Marlene Kamakawiwoole Career
In 1999, a portion of the medley gained popularity when it was used in eToys.com TV commercials. Subsequently, the entire song was featured in various movies including Finding Forrester, K-Pax, Meet Joe Black, 50 First Dates, Fred Claus, Letters to Santa, Son of the Mask, and IMAX: Hubble 3D, as well as in television shows like Modern Family, ER, Scrubs, Cold Case, Storm Chasers, Glee, South Pacific, Lost, and the original UK version of Life on Mars, among others.
Marlene Kamakawiwoole The Legacy of Marlene Kamakawiwoole Late Husband
Israel, Marlene’s late husband, had a significant impact on Hawaiian music through his ukulele playing and incorporation of various genres such as jazz and reggae.
NPR recognized Israel as the Voice of Hawaii on December 6, 2010, in its 50 Great Voices series. Additionally, he was awarded the German national music award “Echo” on March 24, 2011, which was accepted by music managers Wolfgang Boss and Jon de Mello on his behalf since he had already passed away.
On May 20, 2020, Google Doodle published a page in honor of Israel Kamakawiwoole’s 61st birthday, which celebrated his musical career and impact on Hawaii. The page also included a two-minute cartoon video featuring his cover of Somewhere Over the Rainbow as background music and images of Hawaii.
According to Reddit, Marlene and Israel were the inspiration for the two volcanoes featured in the short film ‘Lava.’
Marlene Kamakawiwoole Relationship And Affairs
Marlene Kamakawiwoole was married to Israel Kamakawiwoole, and they had a daughter named Ceslie-Ann “Wehi”. Wehi has four children, and Marlene has legally adopted two of her eldest grandchildren. Additionally, Marlene is raising her two younger children with the help of their father. In her home in Pearl City, Marlene is also taking care of her two eldest grandchildren.
Unfortunately, Israel passed away due to chronic medical problems, which included respiratory and cardiac issues, on June 26, 1997, at the age of 38 in the Queen’s Medical Center at 12:18 a.m. He was laid to rest on July 10, 1997, with the Hawaiian flag flown at half-staff on that day. Israel’s koa wood casket is currently on display at the state capitol building in Honolulu, making him the third and only non-government official in Hawaii to be honored in such a way. Approximately 10,000 people attended Israel’s funeral, and his family scattered his ashes at Mkua Beach in the Pacific Ocean, with thousands of fans gathering to pay their respects on July 12, 1997.
Marlene Kamakawiwoole Social Media
It seems that Marlene Kamakawiwoole is not present on any social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and others.
Marlene Kamakawiwoole Net Worth
Do we know how much Marlene Ah Lo is worth? There’s no confirmed information available on her net worth and income. However, her husband Israel, who has passed away, was believed to have a net worth of $3 million US dollars as of 2022.
