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Catherine Lagaʻaia is a Samoan actress who portrays Moana in the 2026 Disney live-action remake of Moana. She also portrayed Young Candy in The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.
Catherine Lagaʻaia is an Australian actress of Samoan heritage who gained international recognition after being cast as the titular character in Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana.
She is known for her role as Young Candy in the series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart and her upcoming debut as the lead in the live-action Moana.
Yes, she is the daughter of Jay Lagaʻaia, an Australian actor widely known for his appearances in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and the long-running series Home and Away.