Billy V is a 30 year+ Television and Radio Veteran that enjoys Hawaiian music and Culture and enjoys telling the stories of itʻs islands and people.

Youʻll see him at the biggest events in Hawaii either as host or emcee; from the host or emcee for the NFL Pro Bowl, UH Events for Football, Volleyball and Basketball; to TV Hosting the Merrie Monarch Festival, Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition, Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, Miss Hawaii Scholarship Pagaent, and more.

Working on Hawaii News Now - Sunrise (CBS, NBC, Ind) in the mornings as a reporter, Billy V also spent 32 years in radio, is the Game Day Activities Coordinator for University of Hawaii Athletics and owns his own production company.

Billy V often works with his former radio partner Mele Apana as co-emcee for events and with their audio programs on Transpacific Flights of Hawaiian Airlines.

Check out his blog which shares Hawaiian points of view on entertainment, events or commentary on work other items.

Billy V, when not working tries to share as much of his time with the rest of the family; his wife Sawako, son Leion and Chewie!