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Catherine Lagaaia. Catherine Laga'aia will be voyaging to Motunui and beyond as the adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people in Disney's upcoming live-action Moana. “I'm really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites,” said the 17-year-old Sydney, Australia, native.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(3ATGZoH4LPjiwPAPir68aQ__45,

The original cast couldn't stay away from the water.. On February 27, Deadline reported that Auli'i Cravalho will return to voice Moana in the sequel, Moana 2. Shortly afterward, the actress posted an Instagram video confirming the news.

Catherine Lagaaia. On June 12, 2024 Disney finally unveiled their live-action Moana, 17-year-old Sydney, Australia native Catherine Laga'aia. “I'm really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites,” Laga'aia said in a press release.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(3ATGZoH4LPjiwPAPir68aQ__55,

Cravalho was born in Kohala, Hawaii, and is of Chinese, Native Hawaiian, Puerto Rican, Portuguese, and Irish descent.

It is important to note that the inclusion of Zendaya is just a fan cast and does not represent any actual casting decisions. All that has been confirmed as to the lead role in the live-action Moana is that Moana and Moana 2 voice actress Auli'i Cravalho will not be returning to the role for the live-action film.