The Kalaiwaa's

We’ve stayed fun for the past 5 years. We can always joke about even the serious stuff. I met him as my manager and now I manage him lol.

Placed 19th

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting The Kalaiwaa's in this year's competition. Your participation allows us to aid both the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana in their respective missions to support hunger relief and ocean conservation.

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How did your love story begin?

It was 2019 and I needed a job. I was hired by my fiancé father. Lawson was my manager. Our relationship was professional for two years and then blossomed when we kept finding excuses to call each other. Small questions just to talk with each other throughout the day.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Our favorite memory is when we first held hands. We felt so awkward, and I (Mari) kept trying out so many different positions to hold Lawson’s hand. He thought it was so funny. I got offended because I was taking it really serious.

What would you do with $20,000?

Lawson proposed in October of 2025 at a pumpkin patch. We both have a large family and we are very family oriented. We plan to use a portion of the prize for the wedding and to build our future.

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