Learn all about the team who helps ʻAlani, Lena, and Poni on their Peek-a-Bows journey—sliding down the rainbow and bringing their adventures to life behind the scenes.
Back in da day, on the island of Maui, in beautiful Lahaina town, two buddies named Cyndi and Geri were lighting up the stage in the production of ʻUlalena, sharing stories of Hawaiʻi through music and dance.
Their shared background in storytelling, music, and love of the ʻāina (land) laid the foundation for a creative partnership that would evolve into something exciting beyond the stage.
One day, a simple, colorful performance at a baby lūʻau turned into something bigger, and suddenly The Peek-a-Bows were born! Soon, these three colorful sisters from Keānuenue (the rainbow) were performing all over, bringing music, happiness, and fun to the keiki of Maui.
Today, The Peek-a-Bows have expanded into downloadable music albums, animated music videos, an online series, live stage performances, and are currently developing culturally grounded storybooks and educational content for young learners.
Cyndi Mayo-Akeo (ʻAlani) is a Hawai'i based actress, singer, and dancer, and co-creator of The Peek-a-Bows. She has been performing since the age of 10 with her family’s local group, The Family Ties. Since then, she has pursued a career in all aspects of the entertainment industry and has experience across a wide range of mediums.
In addition to film, television, theater, commercials, hosting, newscasting, and emceeing, Cyndi’s career highlights include performing in a tour of Dreamgirls alongside Jennifer Holliday, impersonating Janet Jackson in Legends in Concert, and serving as an original vocalist for the award-winning production ʻUlalena.
Gerilyn Snow Hewahewa (Lena) has been a professional entertainer since the age of fifteen, beginning in lūʻau shows across Maui before joining the award-winning production ʻUlalena as a vocalist, actor, and aerial acrobat. She later hosted Self-Made in Hawaiʻi on OC16 and continues her work as a voice actor, songwriter, and recording artist, creating music for both The Peek-a-Bows and her solo projects. Her single “Sugar Rush” was featured on NCIS: Hawaiʻi.
A mother of three, Geri is the founder of Buda Co., a playful family lifestyle brand, and she performs at the Maui Ocean Center in “Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience”, created by Eric Gilliom.
Patty Lee (Poni) is a stage and screen actor, director, producer, radio dj, content creator, news correspondent and mutual aid worker. She was most recently seen in the ProArts Production of Steel Magnolia’s. You may know her from the local television show Moku Moku, the Lifetime film Deadly Yoga Retreat, or one episode of Magnum P.I. She recently filmed for Season 2 of “Untamed” and was in the short films “Terrestrial” and “Wishful Thinking”. You can hear her as the midday host of 99.9 KISS FM Monday-Friday from 10am to 3pm and catch her every Friday on Akakū’s The Maui Daily Report.
Twiddle Productions Inc. is a Hawaiʻi-based multimedia studio rooted in
creativity, culture, and education. Founded in Honolulu, the company brings together a
diverse team of artists, animators, and educators who specialize in animation, storytelling,
and innovative learning experiences.
Driven by a mission to inspire, innovate, and educate, Twiddle Productions creates
culturally grounded content that connects with audiences of all ages—from animated films and series to keiki-focused coding, robotics, and educational programs.
Through its unique blend of entertainment and education, Twiddle Productions continues to uplift stories, spark imagination, and empower the next generation of creators across Hawaiʻi and beyond.
To learn more please click on the Twiddle logo above.
Kiakona Ordonez, a talented filmmaker from Maui, has a passion for capturing the essence of Hawaiian culture and storytelling. He has made significant contributions to the world of film by working on the first seven episodes of The Peek-a-Bows children’s live action/animated series and documenting the wisdom of Hawaii-based cultural practitioners and scientists for Maka‘ala Bay: Lessons from the Sea for the Hawaiian ocean safety and conservancy organization Nā Kama Kai. His skillful eye for detail extends beyond filmmaking into capturing the magic of life's special moments, as he frequently shoots weddings and other events across Hawaii.
With our deepest gratitude, we’d like to acknowledge and send a special mahalo to the following organizations who helped bring The Peek-a-Bows to life—sharing the colors of the rainbow and uplifting our keiki and families through joy, music, and storytelling.
