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{{Short description|American brand of suntan lotion}}
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'''Hawaiian Tropic''' is an American brand of [[Sunscreen|suntan lotion]] that was founded by Ron Rice in 1969. Hawaiian Tropic became the largest private manufacturer of sun care products in the United States. The company was acquired by [[Playtex|Playtex Products, Inc.]] in May 2007. With Hawaiian Tropic and Playtex's Banana Boat brand, Playtex became the largest manufacturer of sun care products in the [[Western Hemisphere]]. Shortly after purchasing Hawaiian Tropic, Playtex Products was purchased by [[Energizer Holdings]] Inc. in a deal valued at $1.9 billion.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/2007/07/13/energizer-playtex-takeover-markets-equity-cx_er_0713markets06.html Forbes] Energizer buys Platex</ref>
'''Hawaiian Tropic''' is an American brand of [[Sunscreen|suntan lotion]] sold around the world but more widely available in the United States.

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Hawaiian Tropic was founded by Ron Rice in 1969, starting the company with a $500 loan from his father. Rice mixed the first batch of sunscreen in a metal trash can, and bottled it from his home garage in Murray, Kentucky. After rapid success, Rice became the largest private manufacturer of sun care products in the United States until Hawaiian Tropic was acquired by [[Playtex|Playtex Products, Inc.]] in May 2007. With Hawaiian Tropic and Playtex's other brand of sun care, Banana Boat, Playtex is the largest manufacturer of sun care products in the [[Western Hemisphere]]. Shortly after purchasing Hawaiian Tropic, Playtex Products was purchased by [[Energizer Holdings]] Inc. in a deal valued at $1.9 billion.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/2007/07/13/energizer-playtex-takeover-markets-equity-cx_er_0713markets06.html Forbes] Energizer buys Platex</ref>

== Pageants ==
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[[File:Hawaiian Tropic Russian Tea Room jeh.jpg|thumb|New York restaurant after closing]]
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Hawaiian Tropic sponsored [[swimsuit competition]]s to seek women to serve as [[spokesmodel]]s for its products. Many winners appeared later in advertising campaigns, swimwear, erotic magazines, and lingerie catalogs.

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In late 2006, a [[theme restaurant]] called Hawaiian Tropic Zone was opened in New York City near [[Times Square]] using the Hawaiian Tropic Zone name under license. The restaurant was advertised as the "Hottest Place on Earth" and featured waitresses in bikinis designed by [[Nicole Miller]] and a menu by chef [[David Burke (chef)|David Burke]]. Later that year, four former employees sued the restaurant, alleging chronic [[groping]] by managers, as well as rape.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,434183,00.html Fox News] Women sue for sexual harassment</ref> The restaurant closed in mid-2010.

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In May 2008, the Hawaiian Tropic Brand celebrated the 25th annual Miss Hawaiian Tropic International model search finals at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Since late 2008, the Miss Hawaiian Tropic International model search has ceased to exist in the United States. The former state directors have transitioned to Swimsuit USA, which is the official successor. Although Ron Rice sold Hawaiian Tropic, a [[non-compete clause]], which was part of the sale, expired in 2015, and he got back into the suntan lotion business, establishing Havana Sun, which launched in March 2016.


== Restaurant ==
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In late 2006, a [[theme restaurant]] called Hawaiian Tropic Zone opened in [[New York City]] near [[Times Square]]. The restaurant was advertised as the "Hottest Place on Earth" and featured waitresses in bikinis designed by [[Nicole Miller]] and a restaurant menu created by chef [[David Burke (chef)|David Burke]]. Later that year, four former employees sued the restaurant, alleging repeated [[groping]] by managers, as well as rape.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-05 |title=Hawaii |url=https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/us-regions/west/hawaii |access-date=2022-12-05 |website=Fox News |language=en-US}}</ref> The restaurant closed in mid-2010.
== Miss Hawaiian Tropic International ==
== Miss Hawaiian Tropic International ==
[[File:Sashes is Miss Hawaiian Tropic.jpg|thumb|Sashes is Miss Hawaiian Tropic]]
[[File:Sashes is Miss Hawaiian Tropic.jpg|thumb|Sashes is Miss Hawaiian Tropic]]
[[File:MaryeveDufault2011DaytonaARCA.jpg|thumb|right|[[Maryeve Dufault]] before she raced in a stock car race]]
[[File:MaryeveDufault2011DaytonaARCA.jpg|thumb|right|[[Maryeve Dufault]] before she raced in a stock car race]]
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[[File:Hawaiian Tropic Russian Tea Room jeh.jpg|thumb|New York restaurant after closing]]
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Hawaiian Tropic sponsored [[swimsuit competition]]s among women to select [[spokesmodel]]s for its products. Many winners appeared later in advertising campaigns, swimwear, erotic magazines, and lingerie catalogs.

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In May 2008, the Hawaiian Tropic Brand celebrated the 25th annual Miss Hawaiian Tropic International model search finals at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. In late 2008, the pageants ended in the United States. The former state directors transitioned to Swimsuit USA, which is the official successor.
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== Notable former Miss Hawaiian Tropic winners ==
=== Notable winners ===

=== Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA ===
==== Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA ====
*[[Rebecca DiPietro]] 2005: Former [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] backstage interviewer on [[ECW on Sci Fi|ECW]] and ''[[Playboy]]'' model; finalist in Hawaiian Tropic International 2005 pageant<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hawaiiantropic.com/pageant/2005_us_press_release.html |title=2005 Miss Hawaiian Tropic press release |access-date = March 22, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070222142849/http://www.hawaiiantropic.com/pageant/2005_us_press_release.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = February 22, 2007}}</ref>
*[[Rebecca DiPietro]] 2005: Former [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] backstage interviewer on [[ECW on Sci Fi|ECW]] and ''[[Playboy]]'' model; finalist in Hawaiian Tropic International 2005 pageant<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hawaiiantropic.com/pageant/2005_us_press_release.html |title=2005 Miss Hawaiian Tropic press release |access-date = March 22, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070222142849/http://www.hawaiiantropic.com/pageant/2005_us_press_release.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = February 22, 2007}}</ref>
*[[Shana Hiatt]] 1995: Hostess for the [[World Poker Tour]] and ''Playboy'' model
*[[Shana Hiatt]] 1995: Hostess for the [[World Poker Tour]] and ''Playboy'' model
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*[[Suzanne Stokes]] 1999: ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for February 2000
*[[Suzanne Stokes]] 1999: ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for February 2000


=== Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada ===
==== Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada ====
*[[Ashley Massaro]] 2004: Former WWE Diva and ''Playboy'' cover girl
*[[Ashley Massaro]] 2004: Former WWE Diva and ''Playboy'' cover girl
*[[Maryse Ouellet]] 2003: WWE Diva and ''Playboy'' model
*[[Maryse Ouellet]] 2003: WWE Diva and ''Playboy'' model
*[[Crystel Geoffré]] 2005
*[[Crystel Geoffré]] 2005


=== Miss Hawaiian Tropic International ===
==== Miss Hawaiian Tropic International ====
*[[Cecilia Hörberg]] 1984: Top 10 at [[Miss World 1988]], representing Sweden
*[[Cecilia Hörberg]] 1984: Top 10 at [[Miss World 1988]], representing Sweden
*Jennifer Campbell 1989: actress and model
*Jennifer Campbell 1989: actress and model
*XiXi Yang Miss China 2008: international spokesmodel, U.S. media personality/TV host; appeared in MTV, VH1, and NBC{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*XiXi Yang Miss China 2008: international spokesmodel, U.S. media personality/TV host; appeared in MTV, VH1, and NBC{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}


=== Hawaiian Tropic Teen Miss ===
==== Hawaiian Tropic Teen Miss ====
*[[Casey Reinhardt]] 2003: former castmember of the second season of ''[[Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County|Laguna Beach]]'' and frequent beauty pageant contestant
*[[Casey Reinhardt]] 2003: former cast member of the second season of ''[[Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County|Laguna Beach]]'' and frequent beauty pageant contestant


=== Other contestants and winners ===
==== Other contestants and winners ====
*[[Gia Allemand]]: reality television contestant and actress who also appeared in ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gia-allemand-sounded-stuffy-crying-night-article-1.1428385|title=Gia Allemand sounded 'stuffy' from crying before she died, says friend|newspaper=NY Daily News|access-date=2016-12-22}}</ref>
*[[Gia Allemand]]: reality television contestant and actress who also appeared in ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gia-allemand-sounded-stuffy-crying-night-article-1.1428385|title=Gia Allemand sounded 'stuffy' from crying before she died, says friend|newspaper=NY Daily News|access-date=2016-12-22}}</ref>
*[[Anna Anka]], (née Åberg) Sweden, Top 10 1993: model, actress, author. Married to the musician [[Paul Anka]]{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Anna Anka]], (née Åberg) Sweden, Top 10 1993: model, actress, author. Married to the musician [[Paul Anka]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anna Anka Biography |url=https://annaanka.com/anna-anka-biography/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=Anna Anka Wellness}}</ref>
*[[Marea Lambert-Barker]] Australia: actress, TV host, radio announcer, model{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Marea Lambert-Barker]] Australia: actress, TV host, radio announcer, model{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Brooke Adams (model)|Brooke Adams]], former [[ECW (WWE)|ECW]] performer<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailywrestlingnews.com/brooke-tessmacher-talks-wwe-diva-search-demott-her-time-in-tna-relationships-in-the-business-more/|title=Brooke Tessmacher Talks WWE Diva Search, DeMott, Her Time in TNA, Relationships in the Business, More |website=www.dailywrestlingnews.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-13}}</ref>
*[[Brooke Adams (model)|Brooke Adams]], former [[ECW (WWE)|ECW]] performer<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailywrestlingnews.com/brooke-tessmacher-talks-wwe-diva-search-demott-her-time-in-tna-relationships-in-the-business-more/|title=Brooke Tessmacher Talks WWE Diva Search, DeMott, Her Time in TNA, Relationships in the Business, More |website=www.dailywrestlingnews.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-13}}</ref>
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*[[Kalin Olson]]: ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for August 1997{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Kalin Olson]]: ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for August 1997{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Jocelyn Oxlade]]: model, singer, host, ''[[FHM]]'' Babe (Philippines); turned down a ''Playboy'' magazine offer worth $25,000 due to some personal reasons{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Jocelyn Oxlade]]: model, singer, host, ''[[FHM]]'' Babe (Philippines); turned down a ''Playboy'' magazine offer worth $25,000 due to some personal reasons{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Kirsten Price (actress)|Kirsten Price]]: nude model, contestant of the reality program ''[[My Bare Lady]]'', porn star
*[[Kirsten Price (actress)|Kirsten Price]]: nude model, contestant of the reality program ''[[My Bare Lady (TV series)|My Bare Lady]]'', porn star
*[[Tiffany Selby]]: model and member of the USA National Bikini Team{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Tiffany Selby]]: model and member of the USA National Bikini Team{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Andrea Stelzer]]
*[[Andrea Stelzer]]
*[[Tiffany Taylor (model)|Tiffany Taylor]]: ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for November 1998{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Tiffany Taylor (model)|Tiffany Taylor]]: ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for November 1998{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Jennifer Thomas (wrestler)|Jennifer Thomas]]: [[Washington (state)|Washington]]'s finalist in the Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA competition in 2000;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jennifer-thomas.net/|title=Jennifer Thomas' official website}}</ref> [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Jennifer Thomas (wrestler)|Jennifer Thomas]]: [[Washington (state)|Washington]]'s finalist in the Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA competition in 2000;<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://jennifer-thomas.net/|title=Agen Poker99 - Daftar Slot Joker123 - jennifer-thomas}}</ref> [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Jamie Westenhiser]]: ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for May 2005{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*[[Jamie Westenhiser]]: ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for May 2005{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}


=== Competition hosts ===
=== Competition hosts ===
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Hawaiian Tropic
Product typeSunscreen
OwnerEdgewell Personal Care
CountryUnited States
Introduced1969; 55 years ago (1969)
Previous ownersPlaytex
Registered as a trademark inU.S., Canada
Websitehawaiiantropic.com

Hawaiian Tropic is an American brand of suntan lotion that was founded by Ron Rice in 1969. Hawaiian Tropic became the largest private manufacturer of sun care products in the United States. The company was acquired by Playtex Products, Inc. in May 2007. With Hawaiian Tropic and Playtex's Banana Boat brand, Playtex became the largest manufacturer of sun care products in the Western Hemisphere. Shortly after purchasing Hawaiian Tropic, Playtex Products was purchased by Energizer Holdings Inc. in a deal valued at $1.9 billion.[1]

Restaurant

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In late 2006, a theme restaurant called Hawaiian Tropic Zone opened in New York City near Times Square. The restaurant was advertised as the "Hottest Place on Earth" and featured waitresses in bikinis designed by Nicole Miller and a restaurant menu created by chef David Burke. Later that year, four former employees sued the restaurant, alleging repeated groping by managers, as well as rape.[2] The restaurant closed in mid-2010.

Miss Hawaiian Tropic International

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Sashes is Miss Hawaiian Tropic
Maryeve Dufault before she raced in a stock car race
New York restaurant after closing

Hawaiian Tropic sponsored swimsuit competitions among women to select spokesmodels for its products. Many winners appeared later in advertising campaigns, swimwear, erotic magazines, and lingerie catalogs.

In May 2008, the Hawaiian Tropic Brand celebrated the 25th annual Miss Hawaiian Tropic International model search finals at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. In late 2008, the pageants ended in the United States. The former state directors transitioned to Swimsuit USA, which is the official successor.

Year Winner Origin Country
1984 Cecilia Hörberg Gothenburg Sweden
1985 Karen Frances McGrillen Belfast Ireland
1986 Yvonne Balliache Caracas Venezuela
1987 Monica Lange Alberta Canada
1988 Varinia Govea Montevideo Uruguay
1989 Jennifer Lynn Campbell Michigan United States
1990 Sandi Da Silva Florida United States
1991 Scarlett Chorvat Michigan United States
1992 Monica Buck Texas United States
1993 Jennifer Blair Arizona United States
1994 Tracy Wood Ontario Canada
1995 Krista Frazier Texas United States
1996 Cheryl Depew Florida United States
1997 Renee Slaughter Florida United States
1998 Jennifer England Michigan United States
1999 Charlotte Arlt Texas United States
2000 Maryeve Dufault Quebec Canada
2001 Erika Johnson Stockholm Sweden
2002 Shawn Cox California United States
2003 Erica Reams Cockburn Town Turks & Caicos
2004 Ashley Smith Florida United States
2005 Charmain Espinosa Panamá City Panama
2006 Kristen Achee Texas United States
2007 Anna Naroznaja Tallinn Estonia
2008 Debbie O'Toole Liverpool United Kingdom
2010 Amanda Hinchcliffe Gold Coast Australia

Notable winners

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Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA

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Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada

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Miss Hawaiian Tropic International

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  • Cecilia Hörberg 1984: Top 10 at Miss World 1988, representing Sweden
  • Jennifer Campbell 1989: actress and model
  • XiXi Yang Miss China 2008: international spokesmodel, U.S. media personality/TV host; appeared in MTV, VH1, and NBC[citation needed]

Hawaiian Tropic Teen Miss

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Other contestants and winners

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Competition hosts

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Year Hosts (s)
1986 Cathy Lee Crosby and John Davidson

References

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  1. ^ Forbes Energizer buys Platex
  2. ^ "Hawaii". Fox News. 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  3. ^ "2005 Miss Hawaiian Tropic press release". Archived from the original on February 22, 2007. Retrieved March 22, 2007.
  4. ^ "Gia Allemand sounded 'stuffy' from crying before she died, says friend". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  5. ^ "Anna Anka Biography". Anna Anka Wellness. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  6. ^ "Brooke Tessmacher Talks WWE Diva Search, DeMott, Her Time in TNA, Relationships in the Business, More". www.dailywrestlingnews.com. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
  7. ^ "Bikini Models of Hawaiian Tropic > Barbie Blank". Archived from the original on April 29, 2007. Retrieved April 7, 2007.
  8. ^ "Agen Poker99 - Daftar Slot Joker123 - jennifer-thomas".
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