Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao is a Hawaiian registered nurse and Hula dancer under the direction of Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala from Kalāheo on Kauaʻi. Pavao won the title of Miss Aloha Hula 2025 at the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival that takes place in Hilo, Hawaii. The 23 year old was also recognized with the Hawaiian Language Award, an additional honor acknowledging her outstanding achievement in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language).
Pavao was named as our 15th Miss Next Century in 2025. Pavao is the 2nd Miss Aloha Hula to receive the Miss Next Century honor.
Social Media
Instagram: @jaedynpavao
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Additional Reading
- Burnett, J. (2025). Kauai nurse Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao wins Miss Aloha Hula. Honolulu Star Advertiser.
- Osher, W. (2025). Miss Aloha Hula 2025 results: Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of Kauaʻi wins title. Maui Now.
- Richardson, M. and Ancheta, D. (2025). Meet Miss Aloha Hula 2025 Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao. Hawaii News Now.
- University of Hawaii - Hilo. (2025). UH Hilo nursing alumna Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao captures Merrie Monarch’s Miss Aloha Hula title. University of Hawaii - Hilo.