HONOLULU (HI Now) - Natalie Duran’s journey to HI Now Daily is all about finding purpose, staying open to the unexpected, and using her spotlight to help others shine. During her chat on Sunrise Extra, Natalie shared how her path took her from reality TV and Hollywood sets to Hawaiʻi, where she found a fresh chapter rooted in family, connection, and community.
After years in production, including work around shows like Magnum PI and NCIS: Hawaiʻi, Natalie learned one of the biggest secrets of the industry, stay humble, work hard, and be ready when opportunity opens a door. Even when life took a surprising turn after NCIS: Hawaiʻi was canceled, a simple Instagram post about a job opening at Hawaii News Now helped lead her to where she is today.
Now, Natalie says HI Now Daily gives her the chance to do what she loves most, celebrate local businesses, small business owners, and the people behind the products. For guests who may not love talking about themselves, Natalie is happy to step in, hype them up, and help tell their stories with energy and heart.
Catch all episodes of Sunrise Extra on the Hawaii News Now streaming app, at HawaiiNewsNow.com.
Copyright 2026 KHNL. All rights reserved.