Kaipo Dudoit

Kaipo Dudoit (born February 7, 1994) is an American actor, hula dancer and model. A Native Hawaiian, Dudoit is best known for his role as David Kawena in Lilo & Stitch.

Early life and career Dudoit's father worked as a musician and his mother as a hula dancer. Born and raised in Honouliuli

He is also a licensed massage therapist by trade. To prepare for the role, Dudoit had water safety training and refined his surfing skills.

In November 2025, Dudoit portrayed Lunalilo in the play "Outlandish" for the Kumu Kahua Theatre which dramatizes his acquaintance with Victorian writer Isabella Bird starred by Julia Avilla LoPresti.

Personal life Kaipo Dudoit participated in the online project "Faces of Pride" by the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation, which began during the COVID-19 lockdown and featured members of the Hawaiian LGBTQIA+ community sharing their portraits and stories.

In a 2024 interview with Instinct Magazine about the film My Partner, Dudoit discussed being part of the queer community and how it was personally important for him to tell stories about queerness without needing to use "our trauma" as the forefront, but instead, to show love and peace. He also mentioned that, before being called to do the film, he watched several boys' love dramas during the pandemic on the recommendation of friends.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 2023 My Partner Pili 2024 Fair Bryan short film 2025 Lilo & Stitch David Kawena 2025 Rescue: HI-Surf Andy Fox Two episodes: "Riptide" and "Sea Change"