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Timoci “Jimmy” Kean’s journey begins in Raiwaqa, the gritty Suva neighborhood often nicknamed “the Bronx of Fiji,” where survival and discipline were learned young. Raised amid hardship and uncertainty, Jimmy’s earliest lessons came from a devoted mother, a faith-filled great-grandfather, and the structure of a humble one-room home. Those experiences shaped a boy who watched, listened, adapted, and held tightly to the few safe spaces he found. Today, his rise from Raiwaqa’s basketball courts to the world stage feels almost cinematic—fitting for someone who would later become one of the standout cast members in Sharing Aloha, the film that premiered in cinemas on August 29 and is now streaming globally on Prime Video.

Jimmy’s story is one of transformation, purpose, and connection. After performing in HĀ: Breath of Life, serving a mission in Papua New Guinea, and pursuing higher education at BYU–Hawaii, he continues to carry the strength of his upbringing with humility and gratitude. His journey reflects the influence of mentors who redirected his path and the hope that comes when someone chooses not just to rise, but to lift others along the way.