Ajax Maharlika graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in December 2013, majoring in Digital Cinema and minoring in Theatre and Filipino. While at UHM, Ajax achieved many accolades for both his acting and directing roles, including winning four semesters in a row in his Filipino program's bi-annual Songfest and Dramafest, winning the Audience Choice Award for his film Spare Change in his film program's 2012 Winter Showcase and the Imagine Award for his indigenous documentary Tekniklingz: Modern Filipino Tinikling. He also played a principal role in Koa Ohana at War Horse Strength Camp's Champion Development Academy.
