Mother of Lanakila and Mika Barnett

Ellie Barnett: During her teen years, Elikapeka Waipa was best friends with Kalea Barnett and had a huge crush on her brother, Alex. After an estrangement that lasted over six years, even following Ellie’s marriage to Nalu, they are now closer than ever. Ellie is mother to twins Lana and Mika, and cousin to Alex’s friend, Chuck Waipa.