Moana 's story continues to capture our attention. Disney released Moana in 2016, and acted on its success with Moana 2 last year. The live-action version of the 2016 animated film will hit theaters on July 10, 2026. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson returns as Maui, the trickster demigod who aids Moana on her journey.

Making her film debut as the Disney princess is Catherine Laga'aia , an 18-year-old Australian. The film is the most recent live-action remake in the Disney catalog, with the live-action Lilo & Stitch making over $1 billion worldwide.

Before the world gets to know Catherine as Moana, let's dive into everything we know about the actress and singer.

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Catherine is from Sydney, Australia

The actress and singer is from Sydney, Australia and is of Samoan desc

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