Cheryl Malia Brost is the 2024 Pa’u Queen

Queen Cheryl Malia Brost is of Hawaiian heritage and resides in Puako (Waimea, HI).  Cheryl’s maternal grandmother was Mary Aileen Kahailiopua Stillman who was born and raised on Hu’e Hu’e Ranch in Kona on the slopes of Hualalai.  Cheryl’s 3x great grandmother, Ke Ali’i Kamaka Oukamakaokawaukeoiopiopio Stillman was an Ali’i of the Kingdom of Hawaii as well a prominent figure after its overthrow through equestrianism as a Paʻu rider in the Kamehameha Day celebrations, as well as an acknowledged authority on Hawaiian genealogy and oral chants.  Cheryl had an affinity for horses herself becoming a 2-time National Champion showing horses in her youth.  She is known worldwide as an elite CrossFit Games Athlete and has claimed the “Fittest Woman in the World” in her age division 3-times.  Cheryl and her husband Troy Brost have raised two children, Alex and Malia, both graduates of Hawaii Preparatory Academy.  Cheryl and Troy own and manage commercial retail assets in Hawaii and on the mainland.  Cheryl dances hula with Halau Na Pua O Hawai’i Nei, led by her stepfather Kumu Pekelo Day.