Wild Wild Wes
Owner of FAE. Born and raised on Oahu. He's half Filipino, half Japanese and is always full of energy. Wesley Nakano started his emcee career at the age of 17 under Richie Aqui and DJ Free Isabelo from the Playhouse, where he got his name "Wild Wild Wes" from DJ Jimmy Taco and Mix Master B because of his wild and crazy energy. Most might know him from Hawaii's night life industry as a former night club promoter & emcee. He's known in the import & low rider car show industry. He has emceed at most low rider, import car shows, many parties, charity events, & over hundreds of weddings. He was also previously on the original 102.7 Da Bomb as a radio on-air personality & was on 93.9 The Beat on the Sam and Ryan show. Now running 2 businesses with his wife takes up most of his time. On his spare time, he enjoys frolicking in the woods in natures glory, off roading in his Yota, & spending time with his family.
@wildwildwes_5
Becky Mits
Becky Mits joined the Sam and Ryan show in February 2019 as the female voice of reason. Her sassy and strong attitude keeps the boys in check when things go out of hand. She started off as a Sales Assistant at iHeartMedia Honolulu and was asked to participate in a segment on Island 98.5’s Wake Up Crew called: “Wild Wahine Wednesday.” After this, she was asked sub in periodically on Island 98.5’s the Wake Up Crew. After positive response, she was soon asked to join the Sam and Ryan show. Since being on the show, Becky has emceed at countless events, including weddings, 1st birthday parties, graduations, concerts, movie premieres and more. Becky enjoys talking about her day-to-day struggles, relating to countless millennials. Her ability to relate to others and self-depreciating humor adds to the charm of the show. In her spare time, she enjoys making funny videos (@beckymits on TikTok and Instagram) watching basketball, Marvel movies and eating.
@beckymits
J-iRiE
Justin “J-iRiE” Lopez,
A dynamic Emcee who brings the energy and enthusiasm to every event. Displaying a magnetic personality and engaging crowd presence, no occasion is too big or too small.
Known for mixing professionalism on stage & quick wit on the mic all the while giving it his local island twist turning gatherings into unforgettable celebrations.
His knack for connecting with audiences on a personal level ensures that every moment is filled with excitement and joy.
With over 18 years of radio and event experience, he is your go-to MC for those who want their events to be not just memorable, but truly extraordinary.
Get ready for an event where energy meets entertainment.
@cool_daddy_cool_j
​Josh Asuncion
Josh asuncion started working in people relations and sales at Best Buy in Palm Springs Californian. Before they he was an honor scholar student and all around athlete, playing football, basketball and track. After high school he flew to Southern California and continued his schooling there along with working full time and playing football. His tenure in cali last from 2006 to 2014, where he finished school and had an outstanding career playing professional sports and also emceed night clubs and events from 2012 to 2014. Upon moving back to Hawaii in 2015, he found a home in the fitness industry and as a membership specialist, then advancing to Assistant General Manager, working there for roughly 6 years. Helping people with their fitness goals and getting them set up on their fitness plan. Right after Covid when the wedding industry in Hawaii started to pick back up he found another home rocking weddings as the emcee.
He enjoys meeting and connecting with people from all over and just giving with he crowd making them laugh with his wittiness. On his down time he loves to coach youth sports as he’s been coaching during the day for youth sports over the last year.
@yoothatsjosh
Cuzzin Reno
Local, Hawaiian/Filipino boy from Waimanalo, Oahu grew up around entertainment his whole life. He comes from a bloodline of entertainers which goes back generations of the Kalima Family. The legacy of music, polynesian dance, and emceeing continues with him and his Ohana.
Cuzzin Reno started off entertaining at the same Polynesian luau his family worked at as a Tour Guide and later became an emcee with their special events. In fact, you may recognize his name “Cuzzin Reno” from Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias special- Aloha Fluffy, who he has been friends with for over 20 years whom he met at the Luau. Fluffy does a hilarious imitation of Reno, which was pretty much on point. Later Reno helped produce and started another Luau in town in 2018, which has fantastic reviews and continues today.
Cuzzin Reno has emceed at many events including weddings, birthday and graduation parties, project grads, block parties, Polynesian Luaus and more. For him, it’s all about Living and Spreading the Aloha bringing humor and positivity to all. His motto: YOLOHA= You Only Live Once Having Aloha.
Besides entertaining, he works in the Transportation field for the city as his main job and in his spare time, he loves eating, especially BBQing, beach and spending time with his family.
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Sila
Event planner and owner of Exquisite by Sila, this local girl tried her hand at MC’ing and absolutely loved it! More importantly, her audience loved it! She made her official debut in the Wedding and Event Industry in 2018. Her first huge event was MC’d by the one and only Wild Wild Wes, which absolutely fired up inner MC and got things rolling.
No stranger to the mic, Sila has been gracing the stage for years. She has spent countless years leading worship and had the honor of honing her acting chops under legendary musical theatre director, Ronald Bright.
Wifey to a fellow singer and worship leader, Sila’s unique and multi-faceted background has contributed to her wit, relatability, quick thinking, and captivating humor on the mic. In her downtime, she loves hanging out with her keiki and hubby.
@exquisitebysila