Randy Bernard
Academy of Country Music Chairman and Garth Brooks Manager
Never mind that in Australia, scripts had already been written, actors cast, and printed newspaper headlines had proclaimed success for Baywatch’s proposed move to Hawaii.
April demonstrated unprecedented chutzpah by convincing show producer Greg Bonann to risk everything on her promise to deliver. He re-routed the world’s #1 action adventure TV series from Australia to Hawaii because of her work.
The now-iconic move renamed the show Baywatch Hawaii. It resulted in 44 episodes, 2,640 hours of in-program advertising, and 140 new full-time jobs, while also introducing the world to actor Jason Momoa.
President Donald Trump
Then-Owner of Miss Universe
April Masini not only brought the 1998 Miss Universe Pageant to Hawaii but also co-wrote supporting legislation that helped make the event a huge success for the community.
Armed with more than 500 volunteers, Masini produced nine events, including Hawaii’s largest weekday parade and a statewide art contest, Share Aloha with the World.
“April’s ingenious statewide contest, turned Miss Universe into a learning experience for children, and is just one example of April’s unique ability to create a powerful, meaningful, and unforgettable impact.”
— Vicky Cayetano
HAWAII FIRST LADY
What started as a bold class called For Men Only: Date Out of Your League sold out in two hours and launched April Masini’s explosive new career. Within eight years, she became a bestselling author and media maven, launching the Ask April advice column, the RelationshipAdviceForum.com, home to more than 400,000 members, and over 1,000 columns in publications across all demographics.
With more than 12,000 interviews, April became the advice expert, offering bold, no-nonsense guidance on topics such as etiquette, sex, career, and celebrity hot topics.
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