Who Is Catherine Laga’aia? Everything to Know About the Newest ‘Moana’ Star

Who Is Catherine Laga’aia? Everything to Know About the Newest ‘Moana’ Star

Catherine Laga’aia portrays the titular Disney princess in the 2026 live-action version of ‘Moana.’ Learn about the teenager’s family and other acting roles.

Meet the Characters of Disney’s Live-Action Moana

By the D23 Team In Moana, Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call—and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (newly named Disney Legend Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (Hamilto…