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In October we got a call from our agent @bctalentmgmt that Disney was looking for a family to sail on the inaugural Disney Destiny cruise. We put out an audition, thought there was no way they would choose us and then one day we got a call “is everyone around you?” They rang the bell and told us “congratulations guys, you got it. You are headed to Florida and then the Bahamas” - we were beyond stoked!

The cool part is that they made Brave the “hero” and theme of the cruise is Heroes and Villains. Here’s our :30 second clip from that’s out now worldwide on Disney + and other outlets.

I will share some really personal stuff I experienced on this cruise that really moved me but for now. Enjoy this spot and I’ll follow up with the 1 minute spot tomorrow

Mahalo to everyone who made this happen. The entire @barkbark team was incredible and we are so grateful to be apart of the Disney family and in their ecosystem

@disneycruiseline @disney @disney.destiny by @julesandbrave

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8 months ago

“Look son! Everything the light touches on the Disney Destiny is our kingdom”

Man this brings back so many incredibly feelings. From our audition (which I can’t wait to share with you) to our voice over auditions and here Brave was just the cutest.

You would not believe how crazy it was to get to Florida 🤣 we were headed the airport to go to Fort Lauderdale and we got a call “your flight’s been cancelled”. We were in a panic “ummmm ship sets sail in like 2 days”. Hawaii to Florida seemed easy enough but we ended up having to take a detour from Hawaii to California to Chicago to Fort Lauderdale and it was exciting even tho stressful.

Did I mention on the day of boarding we couldn’t find our passport which is a MUST to board 🤣

Everything worked out and this was the result. Mahalo @disneycruiseline @disney.destiny @disneyaulani @disneyplus @disney @disneyvacationclub and our agent @bctalentmgmt and the production team of @barkbark for making Disney dreams come true!

#disneydestiny #disneydestinypreview by @julesandbrave

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8 months ago

🎤Julyiana performed “When I’m Gone” by Anna Kendrick from Pitch Perfect (2012) for the @kapenaschoolofmusic Summer Showcase at Palikū Theatre. 🎶🤍

Mahalo to her vocal coach, @aloha.aolani, for her guidance, encouragement, and support, and to the school, students, and families who make this showcase so special. 🌺

This was Jules’ second on-stage solo since she began training with Miss Aolani last October, and we couldn’t be more proud of her. ✨

🎞️ June 27, 2026 by @julesandbrave

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2 months ago

Alma’s Second Act will be screened at the Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival! The festival is at the Galaxy Theatres, Boulevard Mall from October 30 to November 1, 2026. by @julesandbrave

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15 days ago

Our little Brave in the latest @disneyaulani ad while he sleeps and cuddles his Stitch!

@julesandbrave by @julesandbrave

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16 days ago

SLATE 🎬 with Brave, auditioning as a “local hire”… saying “Puerto Rico” twice for a mainland gig. 🙃 He’s such a funny kid. ✨

@bctalentmgmt #losangeles #newyork by @julesandbrave

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📸 Brave’s new headshots by @karinesimonphotography! Thank you, Karine! 🩷 We hope to see you again and get Jules infront of your lens too. ✨

#actorsaccess #actorsheadshots #losangeles by @julesandbrave

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19 days ago

Sweet beginnings. 🤍

This was one of the first self-tapes I filmed for @julesandbrave, back in April 2024. Brave had just turned 5.

@dannycasler normally handled all of the talent work — auditions, emails with our agent @kathymulleragency & casting, bookings, paperwork, all of it. But he happened to be away on a surf trip that day, so there I was, Googling:

“What is a slate?” 🫪
“What does ‘slate your name’ mean?”

The kids and I had no idea what we were doing. I didn’t know how to frame an audition, how clean the audio needed to be, where the lights should go… and even with my photography background, I felt completely out of my element.

They didn’t get a callback for this one, but that hardly mattered. They were so little, and I was just trying to get the tapes to Danny in time.

What I didn’t know then was how much these little auditions would change the shape of my days.

I had stepped away from freelance photography after Brave was born. My camera was boxed up, my studio lights had found a new purpose, and by 2024 I was mostly working with an iPhone and a laptop.

Now, our home is slowly filling back up with cameras, lights, audio equipment, sides and self-tapes — and Danny and I are building a little dual-purpose studio for the kids’ work and his music.

And sometimes I catch myself looking at all of it and think…

Oh. So this is what all those years were for. 🤍 taken in Oahu, Hawaii by @julesandbrave

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We are super proud to announce that Julyiana just landed the lead role in a new film called BEREAVEMENT. We got a call from a friend “Hey how come Jules didn’t read for Bereavement?” - We honestly didn’t get the audition. I was in LA for Braves lead role in “I Didn’t Dream Last Night”

Jaymi went onto our Actors Access only to find that the invitation had expired. We were able to get in last minute as they were already in the final call backs but tempered our expectations that it may not work out, however that it would be a great experience to learn and grow. Jules and Jaymi powered through the script that night into the night to the point of Jules passing out during learning a HUGE SCRIPT.

They woke up, made breakfast and went to the audition within 12 hours of getting the script. The director told Jules “it’s ok if you need the script. I know you just got it” and she responded “no it’s ok. I know it”

She did her scenes, took direction and at the end got a “I have no notes”. This means either 1. I’ve made my choice, you aren’t it, we have to move forward and time is of the essence or 2. Genuinely no notes, great job!

Two days later, we got a message asking what her availability was like. We shot off her availability and then we got “I guess what I’m trying to say, is that I’d like to offer Jules the role of Ellie“. What’s wild is that she had just got into the call backs for a MASSIVE film everyone knows and the girls name was almost identical. I can’t share it because of NDAs and film etiquette but the same day she was told she didn’t get that role, the landed Ellie. One door closes. Another opens. The way she handled the one she lost was beautiful. She was so excited that she made it to final rounds against hundreds (maybe way more who knows) of girls. Instead of being upset… she was like “I’m getting closer!” ❤️

Bereavement is such a powerful film. Here’s the teaser. “When eight-year-old Ellie Brennan runs from the unimaginable loss of her mother, she meets a wise and gentle gardener named Felix, whose compassion reminds her that hope may be the one thing grief cannot take away.”

Follow @julesandbrave taken in Kailua, Honolulu County, Hawaii by @julesandbrave

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21 days ago

🎥 Alma’s Second Act — This was a very special night at @hiffhawaii Wednesdays at Consolidated Ward. 🤍

On September 16th, we celebrated @michelle.umipeg’s “Alma’s Second Act” (an HFC @hifilmmakers Pitch-winning short film) which she wrote, directed, and executive produced. Jules was so honored to be cast by Michelle as Angelica, sharing scenes and lines with Maila Rondero. This was also Jules’ first time seeing herself on the big screen (in a theater), and watching her excitement throughout the evening was something we’ll always remember. She loved spotting everyone she knew from set, meeting other filmmakers and actors, and being part of the Q&A with some of the cast and crew.

Even with a few technical delays during the screening, we were simply grateful to be there and share in such a meaningful milestone for Michelle and everyone who brought this story to life.

Congratulations, Michelle, on your first theater screening! 🤍 And congratulations to the entire cast and crew.

What a memorable night! We absolutely loved it. 🎬

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Writer & Director: Michelle Umipeg
Executive Producers: Michelle Umipeg & Jana Park
Cinematographer: Alex Nguyen
Editor: Alex Nguyen & Tom Galli
Sound: Douglas Haban
Produced by Kainoa Rudolfo w/Hawai’i Filmmakers Collective & LaBelle Media Creatives
Starring: Maila Rondero & Juvy Lucina
Featuring: Ixchel Lopez, Malia Lagaso, Wayland Quintero, Luis Linares, Jose Ver, Dezmond Gilla, Julyiana Casler, Adrienne Wilson, Cheryl Noelani, Keikilani Grune, & Darryl Soriano

#hawaiifilmmakers #hawaiifilm #hiffhawaii taken in Consolidated Ward Theaters with TITAN LUXE by @julesandbrave

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I tried to fit an incredible night of @journeyofficial into 30 seconds… but some moments simply ask for more time.

So here are 2 minutes and 36 seconds from my POV with ♾️ @dannycasler, @julesandbrave, and my parents. 🩶

Life and time work in mysterious ways, and how we got here { watching Journey together } is Danny’s story to tell. But from where I’m sitting… @rbpconcerts 🙏🏽 thank you for the invitation, for all the heart and soul you put into your work behind the scenes, and for creating moments like this for everyone else to experience.

I’m still taking it all in. I’m still watching these videos, smiling, laughing at Brave falling asleep during a legendary set, and also holding this close to me knowing what this will mean for me years from now. 🥹

This particular weekend somehow felt like an entire month had passed. Everything was moving so quickly, yet I experienced it so slowly—almost as if time stretched just enough for me to really be present. Music has a way of carrying us through our own lives.

Watching Journey play live { twice } felt incredibly nostalgic. My parents grew up on this music. It’s part of my childhood. I’d have never guessed that decades later, I would be standing at a concert with them, listening to those same songs come alive.

Thank you for this. 🤍 With so much love. taken in Blaisdell Arena by @julesandbrave

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🎞️ Some video clips @keepitalohaevents Card Show @saltourkakaako. Mahalo to @kamakarips, @pookiehuntah, Daniel @deepfriedpro, & Eric @kireicards for your kindness & generosity! @dannycasler & I absolutely enjoyed the event + @julesandbrave were thrilled to add all their new cards to their collection. (August 2, 2026)

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Earlier this month, Danny surprised Jules & Brave and took us to the Keep It Aloha Card Show at SALT. 🤍

Our kids have been collecting Pokémon cards for a few years now. I still remember when they were 5 and 6 and could barely read the cards. Now, they have binders full of them and somehow know far more about Pokémon than I ever expected to learn.

As a mama, I’ve always tried to take an interest in the things my kids love. I want to understand their little worlds, even when they’re completely foreign to me. I once tried learning how to actually play Pokémon, but after an hour of reading the instructions, I accepted that collecting the cards was probably more my speed. Over time, I’ve become fascinated by the cards—the artwork, the rarity, the stories behind them, and the excitement that comes with finding something special.

I don’t want to be the mom who simply watches from the sidelines or ignores their hobby completely. I want to remain curious with them, learn alongside them, and share in the things that make them happy. One of my favorite parts of collecting in Hawaiʻi has been the community. There is so much kindness and genuine excitement shared between people who simply love these cards.

At the show, Eric from @keireicards gifted my kids an entire box of cards to “rip” before closing. We kept asking if he was sure and offered to pay him, but he wouldn’t accept anything. He simply wanted to share in their excitement. Those are the moments I want to remember. I think that’s one of the reasons I love documenting our life so much. Sometimes a photograph or a little video becomes more than a memory of what we did—it becomes a way of remembering how someone made us feel.

Grateful for kind people, good community, and the little worlds our kids invite us into. Until the next Pokémon event. 🤍

🫶🏽 Do you collect cards? taken in SALT at Our Kaka‘ako by @julesandbrave

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