Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana is starring a brand-new Moana, and her title is Catherine Laga‘aia! The rising teen actor will likely be singing the long-lasting “How Far I’ll Go” and share the display screen with the unique voice of Maui, Dwayne Johnson, within the 2026 film. Since everyone knows who “The Rock” is, what about Catherine?
Hollywood Life has all of the details it is advisable to learn about Catherine proper right here!
Catherine Laga‘aia Was 17 When She Received Forged as Moana
Catherine was 17 on the time her casting for Moana was introduced in June 2024, in accordance with the Walt Disney Firm.
Catherine Laga‘aia Starred in The Misplaced Flowers of Alice Hart
Per Catherine’s IMDb profile, she beforehand starred in three episodes of The Misplaced Flowers of Alice Hart. She performed the position of Younger Sweet.
Catherine’s Father Is a Star Wars Actor
Catherine is the daughter of actor and author Jay Laga‘aia, who performed Captain Typho in Star Wars: Episode II — Assault of the Clones and Episode III — Revenge of the Sith. He has additionally appeared in Daybreakers and is the creator of the collection Jay’s Jungle.
After his daughter — whom he calls “Katie” — was forged as Moana, Jay took to Instagram to announce the large information.
“My household and I are so happy to share this information with the remainder of the world. My daughter Katie can lastly share the information that she will likely be taking up the position of Moana within the live-action Disney film alongside Dwayne Johnson and [producer] Lin-Manuel Miranda,” Jay captioned his put up. “Additionally becoming a member of Laga‘aia and Johnson within the forged are Auckland, New Zealander John Tui as Moana’s father, Chief Tui; Samoan-New Zealand actor Frankie Adams as Moana’s mom, Sina; and Rena Owen, who hails from Bay of Islands, New Zealand, because the revered Gramma Tala. Congratulations to John Tui and his associate on his latest addition to their village too.”
Catherine Is of Samoan Descent
Per Disney’s press launch about her casting, Catherine revealed that her household is of Samoan descent.
“My grandfather comes from Fa‘aala, Palauli, in Savai‘i. And my grandmother is from Leulumoega Tuai on the primary island of ‘Upolu in Samoa,” she mentioned. “I’m honored to have a possibility to have a good time Samoa and all Pacific Island peoples, and to symbolize younger ladies who appear like me.”
Catherine Is From Sydney, Australia
Disney indicated in its 2024 casting announcement that Catherine is a Sydney, Australia, native.
