Taylor Wily

Taylor Wily, born Teila Tuli on June 14, 1968, is an American actor, former sumo wrestler, and mixed martial artist. Hailing from Laie, Hawaii, Wily is of American Samoan descent. He gained recognition for his recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola on the hit TV series Hawaii Five-0, and also appeared as a recurring character on Magnum, P.I. Wily began his athletic career as a sumo wrestler in March 1987, competing under the name Takamikuni. He achieved notable success, winning two consecutive tournament championships and becoming the first foreign-born wrestler to win the championship in the makushita division. Wily's diverse background and unique talents have made him a noteworthy presence in both the worlds of sports and entertainment.