Kauai native Kaliko Kauahi returns to the small screen Monday in the second season of NBC’s “St. Denis Medical, ” a mockumentary sitcom about the eclectic staff at an underfunded Oregon hospital.
The show, co-created by Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin, explores the dynamics of a high-stress workplace where personalities clash, friendships form and the absurdity of hospital life is laid bare. Kauahi is a member of the six-person main cast as Val, a no-nonsense nurse administrator often described by entertainment media as “surly ”—though Kauahi sees her as simply competent and grounded.
“She’s someone who is really good at her job, ” Kauahi said. “The high jinks at the hospital sometimes get out of control, but Val’s always gonna keep it in control, keep things moving.”
For the new season, Kauahi said fans of the show will see the characters step outside the hospital walls.
“In Season 1, we got to know everyone a little bit. In Season 2, we really delve into each of the characters, see a little bit more of their life outside of the hospital, ” she said. “We get to venture out a little bit and see what they do and how they’re like outside the hospital.
“There’ll be more high jinks, lots of fun, lots of laughs.”
A graduate of Kameha meha Schools Kapalama, Kauahi studied communications and recording arts at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles before pivoting to acting. Her breakout role came as Sandra Kaluiokalani on NBC’s “Superstore, ” where she evolved from a recurring character to a series regular.
Kauahi also played Principal Kwan in the Disney Channel series “Raven’s Home ” and had guest spots on the NBC sitcom “American Auto ” and the Paramount + comedy series “iCarly.”
“Growing up I didn’t see a lot of people that looked like me or my friends or my family on TV, and so it seemed a little far-fetched to be on this career path, ” Kauahi said. “Hopefully the visibility of having a local girl on a national television show and seeing people that look like you on there will help (local kids ) feel like it’s attainable.”
She praised the “St. Denis Medical ” writers for their collaborative spirit and attention to detail.
“We have a really great writers’ room, ” Kauahi said. “They’re very open to ideas and collaborating, but also they come with great ideas. These are all seasoned professionals who are so good at what they do.”
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