Disney’s live-action Moana has found its star in Catherine Laga’aia.

Just who is Disney’s newest princess?

On June 12,Disneyannounced that Catherine Laga’aia will play the titular role in the upcoming live-actionMoanamovie.

Catherine Laga’aia, Moana

He also hosted a show for preschoolers calledJay’s Junglefrom 2015 through 2018.

Other credits of his include Senior Constable Tommy Tavita inWater Ratsand Nick Pickering inBed of Roses.

At 17 years old, Catherine Laga’aia is the second-youngest.

Catherine Laga’aia standing between two older women outside.

And my grandmother is from Leulumoega Tuai on the main island of ‘Upolu in Samoa.

Catherine Laga’aia’s live-actionMoanawill hit theaters on June 27, 2025.

Gillian Blum has been a writer at The Direct since 2022, reporting primarily from New York City.

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