What Happened to Kalani & Asuelu from 90 Day Fiancé?-2025 Update

When Kalani Faagata and Asuelu Pulaa first appeared on 90 Day Fiancé season 6, few could have predicted how dramatic, complicated, and ultimately transformative their journey would be. How did a resort romance in Samoa between a sheltered Californian and a playful activities director turn into one of the most talked‑about storylines in franchise history? How did their whirlwind love story — which began with secret kisses by the ocean and led to a boat wedding in Newport Beach — unravel into therapy sessions about infidelity and hall passes on 90 Day: The Last Resort? And where has life taken them now, in 2025, as they raise children, build new relationships, and redefine themselves beyond reality TV?

Over the years, fans have watched Kalani embrace motherhood while navigating cultural clashes, financial struggles, and repeated betrayals. They’ve seen Asuelu shift from village life to the pressures of fatherhood in America, stumbling through immaturity before finally seeking discipline in the U.S. Army. Their story has always been about contrasts: love and resentment, tradition and modernity, heartbreak and resilience. Yet it’s also a story of growth — Kalani finding independence and new love, Asuelu pursuing structure and responsibility — all while showing that family bonds can survive even when marriages don’t.

This is the full journey of Kalani and Asuelu: from their first meeting in Samoa to where they stand in 2025, with all the twists, betrayals, reconciliations, and new beginnings along the way.

How it all began

Kalani Faagata, a 29‑year‑old from Southern California, introduced herself on 90 Day Fiancé as a new mom to baby Oliver. She first crossed paths with Asuelu Pulaa, then 23, while on a family trip to Samoa. At the time, Asuelu worked as an activities director at the resort where Kalani was staying. Their first interaction was a simple hello as he raked the beach near the chapel, but over the following days they began talking more — during her night swims, over breakfast, and on kayaking trips. Asuelu would sing to her, tell her she was his “star” among the skies, and they spent hours sharing stories about their families and the differences between life in Samoa and America. By the end of her two‑week stay, they shared their first kiss at sunrise at the resort’s open‑air chapel and promised to stay in touch. Their connection quickly escalated when Kalani later discovered she was pregnant, sparking both excitement and concern from her family, who feared he might be motivated by a visa. Despite their doubts, Kalani openly admitted, “I’m not a virgin anymore … and I’m having a baby.”

Asuelu, raised in a small fishing village where he tended pigs, chickens, and coconuts, had never left Samoa before moving to the U.S. Their cultural differences became clear early on, but so did their emotional connection. Kalani recalled being charmed by Asuelu’s persistence at the resort, while he saw their union as a dream come true.

Early struggles and marriage

The couple’s journey was far from smooth. Kalani dealt with raising Oliver while adjusting to life with a partner inexperienced in parenting. She later discovered she was pregnant again, which left her overwhelmed with concerns about finances, immigration paperwork, and whether Asuelu was ready for the responsibility. Still, their emotional bond kept them moving forward, and the two married in September 2018, in a boat ceremony off the California coast, with the ship’s captain officiating—an episode‑finale wedding where Asuelu’s vows moved Kalani and her family.

The ceremony took place on a yacht in Newport Beach, California, surrounded by close relatives. The morning of the wedding was filled with both excitement and anxiety: Kalani confided to her sister that she was pregnant again, which caused tension, and she kept the news from her father, worried he might try to stop the ceremony. Despite these nerves, she expressed that she finally felt like a bride. The day unfolded with her mother helping her get ready at the hotel, while Asuelu eagerly prepared to say, “I do.” Kalani wore a white lace gown with short sleeves and a beaded waistline, carrying a bouquet of ivory roses. Asuelu kept his look simple and traditional, pairing a white shirt and navy tie with suspenders and a boutonnière of white roses. Their son Oliver, dressed in a white shirt and navy overalls, was also part of the celebration, making the day a family affair. Guests looked on as the ship’s captain officiated under string lights with the marina sunset behind them. Both exchanged vows and rings, with Asuelu visibly emotional, wiping away tears before their kiss. Even Kalani’s family, initially hesitant, admitted that his heartfelt words showed he truly wanted to be there for the right reasons. The setting featured string lights against the marina backdrop at sunset, giving their vows a romantic, intimate atmosphere.

Afterward, the couple posed for photos on deck with Oliver in their arms, symbolizing their union as a young family. Kalani described the day as both overwhelming and dreamlike, admitting it felt like a long time coming, while Asuelu called it his “American dream.” Family members who had been skeptical acknowledged that, despite earlier doubts, the ceremony showed Kalani’s commitment and Asuelu’s genuine devotion. The wedding closed their 90‑day journey on a hopeful note, even as challenges awaited them off camera.

Life after marriage

After their wedding, Kalani and Asuelu settled into married life in Utah. In early 2019, Kalani shared updates at 37 weeks pregnant, showing her belly and joking about baby names while admitting they still hadn’t packed a hospital bag. Oliver was teething at the time, making parenting more stressful, and Kalani admitted she was exhausted and ready to be done with being pregnant. Around the same period, Asuelu received his U.S. work permit and social security card, finally gaining the ability to work in America. The couple debated names—Kalani liked Kennedy or Asher, while Asuelu’s family suggested traditional Samoan names. Ultimately, they chose Kennedy, honoring Kalani’s father’s middle name. Their second son, Kennedy, was born on May 7, 2019. Raising two young children so close in age brought joy but also intensified their differences. Kalani often voiced on camera that she felt like a single parent, carrying the bulk of childcare and household work. Meanwhile, Asuelu struggled to adjust from life in a Samoan village to the pace and expectations of American family life, sometimes retreating into immaturity or avoiding responsibilities.

Money became one of their biggest recurring conflicts. Asuelu’s mother and sister openly demanded financial support—at one point his mother asked him for $1,000 while Kalani and he insisted they could only afford $100. These moments aired on Happily Ever After? and underscored the cultural clash: in Samoa, helping family financially is a strong expectation, but Kalani viewed the demands as unreasonable given their limited income. These disagreements often escalated into explosive fights. Kalani even visited an immigration lawyer with her father Low to explore divorce options, with Low joining the meeting via video call, that she once believed divorce would never be on the table. The consultation highlighted that because Low had co‑sponsored Asuelu’s visa paperwork, he could remain financially responsible for him for years—even in the event of a split. Kalani admitted she didn’t want to ruin her life, Asuelu’s life, or their kids’ lives by making a rash decision, while Low worried that Asuelu staying in the U.S. after a divorce could turn into a “nightmare.”

Their family struggles became central to Happily Ever After? Season 5, Episode 14 (“To Love and Obey”), which aired on Sep 13, 2020. Cameras captured Kalani and Asuelu bringing both families together for a tense lunch, where cultural expectations around money clashed with Kalani’s insistence on putting her children first. The episode highlighted the ongoing feud with Asuelu’s mother and sister Tammy, who felt Kalani controlled him, while Kalani’s parents—especially her father Low—stood firmly behind her. Although some apologies were exchanged, tensions remained, with Tammy refusing to take accountability and hinting she still wanted them to divorce. The scenes underscored how cultural clashes and family pressures fueled the cracks in their marriage.

Even after emotional reconciliations—like when the couple symbolically “let go of their bad energy” by throwing rocks into the ocean—trust remained fragile. Kalani later reflected that those moments finally made Asuelu realize she was serious about leaving if nothing changed. Kolini remained one of her fiercest protectors, often challenging Asuelu’s behavior and questioning his motives. Tension between Kolini and Asuelu became a storyline of its own, as they frequently clashed over his treatment of Kalani and his priorities. Yet despite the drama, the couple did show moments of tenderness—family outings with Oliver and Kennedy, playful interactions, and sincere apologies when things went too far.

4. Kalani’s 31st Birthday

In the midst of their ups and downs, Kalani’s milestones reflected both family life and her own individuality. For her 31st birthday, she celebrated with a themed outing aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach, which featured a Titanic‑style tour and ghost stories. She documented moments of humor and light‑heartedness, from joking about being “Rose on the Titanic” while standing on the ship’s deck to listening to guides talk about the ship’s paranormal legends like the “Lady in Red.” The evening continued with a steakhouse dinner and time with loved ones, including Oliver, who joined parts of the celebration. The birthday showcased Kalani’s playful side and her ability to find joy in experiences outside the tense dynamic of her marriage, reminding fans that she sought balance between motherhood, reality‑TV drama, and simply enjoying life’s moments.

Divorce and 90 Day: The Last Resort

By early 2023, the fractures in Kalani and Asuelu’s marriage had grown too wide to mend. Kalani revealed that Asuelu had been unfaithful multiple times—reportedly over a dozen instances, some even during her pregnancies. One storyline that shocked fans was when she discovered he had kissed another woman while in Samoa and returned home with signs of a yeast infection, which confirmed her suspicions of infidelity. When pressed to be honest, Asuelu admitted to more indiscretions, including being offered inappropriate encounters while abroad.

In an unusual attempt to even the score, Asuelu gave Kalani a “hall pass,” assuming she would never act on it. To his surprise, Kalani did use it—meeting Dallas Nuez through social media and eventually developing a deeper connection with him. This revelation deeply hurt Asuelu, who had not expected her to cross that boundary, and their trust unraveled further. During therapy on 90 Day: The Last Resort, Kalani admitted she had kissed Dallas and continued communicating with him, highlighting that she had finally felt an emotional connection missing in her marriage for years. She even confessed that intimacy with Dallas felt more mutual and less self‑centered than with Asuelu, underscoring her long‑standing frustrations in the relationship. Therapists and castmates alike criticized the hall pass arrangement as destructive, with one calling it “the dumbest move you could have made in your marriage.”

The retreat exposed raw pain. Asuelu admitted, “I know what I did is really bad … I feel like the reason why we’re here is because of me,” but he also grew angry when Kalani confessed she still had lingering feelings for Dallas. At one point, she told him bluntly that his selfishness extended into their sex life, making her feel unseen both emotionally and physically. Their therapy sessions swung between moments of hope and explosive confrontations, with Kalani at one point asking him to leave their shared room to create space. Kolini’s support during the retreat gave Kalani the courage to block Dallas temporarily and consider giving her marriage one last chance, though she also admitted the hall pass had opened her eyes to the fact she deserved more than the bare minimum in love and respect.

By the end of The Last Resort, it became clear that honesty and therapy could not bridge the deep fractures between them. Kalani confessed she could no longer envision a future with Asuelu, despite once loving him as her “first everything.” Asuelu, overwhelmed with guilt, acknowledged the damage but could not repair the trust. Their storyline closed with the two deciding to part ways.

Life After Divorce: Kalani’s New Love with Dallas and Asuelu’s Army Journey

After the split, Kalani pursued her relationship with Dallas Nuez, a California-based private security professional she connected with on social media. Their romance officially began in February 2023, a date Kalani herself confirmed in her February 5, 2025 Instagram post celebrating their two‑year anniversary.

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Dallas, for his part, made their bond public too. On February 28, 2024, he posted a black‑and‑white photo of the couple kissing in Utah’s red rock canyons, joking, “Damn, I got a big ass head 😂 Thank you for everything that you do, you’re my everything and I’m so grateful that we met.”

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These posts underscored both the seriousness of their relationship and the way Dallas openly embraced Kalani’s role as a mom. In June 2024, they welcomed their daughter, Masina Bee, expanding the family to three children. Kalani’s posts documented how Masina’s birth was celebrated on both sides, further cementing Dallas’s presence in her life. While he generally kept a low profile, moments like Kalani’s 37th birthday celebration in July 2025 showed their family life thriving. She shared a poolside photo with Oliver, Kennedy, Dallas, and baby Masina, writing about her gratitude to grow older while honoring her late grandmother Litia—whose name she passed on to Masina. The post made clear that Dallas remained by her side, with the couple continuing to celebrate milestones together as a blended family. 

Asuelu, meanwhile, chose a path of reinvention. In early 2025, he surprised fans by enlisting in the U.S. Army. Reports confirmed his official enlistment by spring 2025, with graduation photos soon circulating online. At his basic training graduation, Kalani brought Oliver and Kennedy to support their father — a moment that highlighted how, despite their separation, the two remain united in co‑parenting. Kalani even captioned a photo from July 11, 2025, “We are so proud of you, Asuelu! What a journey it has been!” The boys were photographed beaming beside him in matching outfits, symbolizing how proud they were of their dad’s accomplishment.

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On his own page, Asuelu echoed the sentiment, writing about “quality time with the boys” while dressed in uniform.

His decision to join the Army has been widely interpreted as a sign of maturity, discipline, and responsibility, giving him structure after years of struggling under the spotlight of reality TV.

How is Their Relationship After Divorce?

Although their marriage ended, Kalani and Asuelu emphasize civility and cooperation as co‑parents. They continue to celebrate milestones with Oliver and Kennedy together, proving that while romantic love between them has faded, family obligations endure. Their post‑divorce journeys — hers rooted in motherhood and independence, his in service and personal growth — reflect different but equally transformative paths, showing fans that endings can also mark new beginnings.

Kalani & Asuelu Relationship Timeline

Year	Event	Details
2016	First meeting	Kalani meets Asuelu at a Samoan resort; they begin a relationship.
2018	Son Oliver born	Their first child, Oliver, is born before their wedding.
Sept 2018	Wedding	Married in Newport Beach, California, in a yacht ceremony.
May 7, 2019	Son Kennedy born	Welcomed second son, Kennedy.
2019–2021	Happily Ever After? drama	Frequent fights over money, family, and maturity; Kalani consults divorce lawyer.
Sep 13, 2020 (aired)	Happily Ever After? S5E14	Families clash over money and culture in “To Love and Obey.”
2023	The Last Resort	Hall pass drama; Kalani meets Dallas Nuez; marriage ends.
Feb 2023	New relationship	Kalani and Dallas begin dating.
June 2024	Daughter Masina born	Kalani and Dallas welcome daughter Masina Bee.
Early 2025	Asuelu enlists in Army	Completes basic training; celebrated with his sons present.
July 2025	Family milestones	Kalani turns 37; shares poolside birthday photo with Dallas and all three kids.