Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana is starring a brand-new Moana, and her name is Catherine Laga‘aia ! The rising teen actor will be singing the iconic “How Far I’ll Go” and share the screen with the original voice of Maui, Dwayne Johnson , in the 2026 movie. Since we all know who “The Rock” is, what about Catherine?

Hollywood Life has all the facts you need to know about Catherine right here!

Catherine Laga‘aia Was 17 When She Got Cast as Moana

Catherine was 17 at the time her casting for Moana was announced in June 2024, according to the Walt Disney Company .

Catherine Laga‘aia Starred in The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart

Per Catherine’s IMDb profile, she previously starred in three episodes of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart . She played the role of Young Candy.

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