Kristian Fanene Manuwai (he/him) was born and raised in Porirua, Aotearoa while both his parents hail from Samoa. As a Fulbright scholar with degrees in Law, Education and Arts (Pacific Studies) and over 20 years of community service, he draws upon a wealth of experience and knowledge to inform his work as a writer, host, and consultant. Krit has partnered with the likes of Paramount, Disney, Amazon, Ubisoft, Netflix, and LucasFilm, sharing his expertise on representation, LGBTQIA+ issues, and the impacts of colonization throughout the Pacific. He is the Managing Director of Punky Aloha Studio, Executive Producer on Island Fever Podcast and Founder of the Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti (PEAK); an organization committed to redefining, expanding, and honoring the richness of Pasifika peoples In 2025, the Sundance Institute selected him as an Indigenous Short Film Fellow.