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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Billy V Live is back with another can\u2019t-miss conversation spotlighting entertainment news and talent with Hawai\u02bbi connections. In this episode, Billy sits down with rising actress Jelynn Malone\u00a0and comedian Tommy Davidson to hear about their latest projects.<\/p>\n

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Jelynn Malone on her lead role in\u00a0Nurse the Dead<\/i>\u00a0and why representation matters<\/h2>\n

Filipino American dancer, singer, show host, and actress\u00a0Jelynn Malone<\/b>\u00a0(San Diego) joins Billy V Live to talk about stepping into her\u00a0lead role in\u00a0<\/b>Nurse the Dead<\/b><\/i>\u2014a\u00a0supernatural workplace comedy-drama<\/b>\u00a0set in\u00a0Los Angeles<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Malone plays the\u00a0nursing supervisor<\/b>\u00a0in a hospital with a secret: one floor is haunted, and she\u2019s the one running it. The series blends humor, heart, and eerie twists, and Malone shares what it\u2019s been like carrying a central role in a show that balances comedy with drama\u2014while also living in the heightened world of the supernatural.<\/p>\n

Beyond the laughs (and the scares), Malone also celebrates the importance of\u00a0Filipino representation in media<\/b>. She reflects on what it means to be seen, to take up space in stories that reach wide audiences, and to help normalize Filipino American voices in entertainment.<\/p>\n

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Tommy Davidson returns to Sunrise: grinding, growth, and an Obama impression<\/h2>\n

Also on the show:\u00a0Tommy Davidson<\/b>\u2014actor, author, voiceover artist, and comedian\u2014returns to Sunrise and opens up about the long game of building a career.<\/p>\n

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Davidson talks about\u00a0working hard and finally seeing it pay off<\/b>, and what it takes to stay sharp and relevant in the comedy industry. He also shares stories from his career and brings some fun to the conversation\u2014including an\u00a0impression of President Barack Obama<\/b>.<\/p>\n

From the realities of the business to the joy of making people laugh, Davidson\u2019s visit is a reminder that perseverance, timing, and staying true to your voice can add up to something lasting.<\/p>\n

Watch the full episode<\/h2>\n

Catch the full Billy V Live livestream in the player above, featuring Jelynn Malone on\u00a0Nurse the Dead<\/i>\u00a0and Tommy Davidson on comedy, craft, and the payoff of putting in the work.<\/p>\n

Read more New emergency access route identified in Makakilo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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