The upcoming live-action Moana has finally found its actor to portray the iconic titular role.

Disney recently revealed that young actor Catherine Laga‘aia will portray the live-action Moana. Read her statement below:

“I’m really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites. My grandfather comes from Fa‘aala, Palauli, in Savai‘i. And my grandmother is from Leulumoega Tuai on the main island of ‘Upolu in Samoa. I’m honored to have an opportunity to celebrate Samoa and all Pacific Island peoples, and to represent young girls who look like me.”

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Source: Disney