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His popularity is matched only by his good heart and humble personality. He expresses a genuine concern for others and volunteers much of his time to help in the local community. Such notable causes he is affiliated with include: Easter Seals of Hawaii, Meals on Wheels, Hawaii Alzheimer’s Association, The Hawaii Special Olympics, The Foster Care Program of Hawaii, D.A.R.E program Hawaii, The Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, The Weed and Seed Program and the Read to Me Programs. A dyslexic himself, Augie volunteers to reach out to students and give them hope that they too can overcome this condition. In addition to volunteering for various programs, Augie along with his wife Kim, started the “Speak the Dream Foundation” a scholarship program to help high school students “Dream Big” and strive for higher education.
With two Na Hoku Hano Hano Award winning albums, two Hawaii Music Awards, an award for Favorite comedian from Honolulu Weekly, multiple television shows, a top rated radio show, sold out comedy shows here at home in the islands and all over the mainland, one of the recipients of the prestigious Pacific Business News “40 Under 40″ award, the only comedian locally and nationally to sell out the Hawaii Theatre. He is the only local comedian to sell out the Blaisdell Arena, 3 number one selling comedy DVD’s and voted best comedy show by Honolulu Magazine. He was also recognized as one of Hawaii’s Top 100 Influential Filipinos with an exhibit at the Bishop Museum. Augie is one of the top entertainers in Hawaii that can draw ticket sales. He represents the “everyman” for the Hawaii Market.