Biography Flash: Catherine Laga'aia Confirmed as Moana Star in Disney Live-Action Film Coming 2026
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Biography Flash: Catherine Laga'aia Confirmed as Moana Star in Disney Live-Action Film Coming 2026
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Catherine Laga'aia has dominated headlines and social media this week as the talk of Hollywood and the Pacific, thanks to Walt Disney Studios officially confirming her as the star of the upcoming live-action adaptation of Moana alongside Dwayne Johnson. Good Morning America reported just yesterday that the 17-year-old Sydney native will take on Moana in the film set for release in July 2026, a major biographical milestone for any young actor. Laga'aia herself expressed excitement in the press release, highlighting her proud Samoan heritage and her hope to inspire girls who look like her. Director Thomas Kail celebrated Catherine’s casting, sharing his enthusiasm at collaborating with her and the rest of the Pacific Islander cast.
Set photos have created a stir, with new images surfacing on Just Jared and being circulated widely via outlets like IMDb and ComicBookMovie.com. The photos show Catherine in full Moana costume shooting pivotal beach scenes in Hawaii, including the iconic moment where Moana speaks with the ocean. Although Dwayne Johnson was absent in those images, rumors swirling since last week were recently confirmed by Johnson in a red carpet interview with Extra: he will be wearing a muscle suit to embody Maui in this live-action project, a detail fans have eagerly discussed across all platforms.
The podcast Biography Flash also weighed in this week, calling Catherine “one of the most talked-about young stars in entertainment,” noting that her rising momentum is fueled not only by casting news but also by recent public appearances. Notably, Catherine was spotted presenting onstage at the 2025 AACTA Awards at HOTA in Gold Coast, as Getty Images documented. Her poised appearance at the prestigious Australian awards marked another important moment in her career, reinforcing her public profile beyond film.
While official business ventures tied to her name are not publicly documented this week, entertainment commentators speculate that the Moana role will open further brand opportunities, especially with global companies seeking Pacific Islander representation in marketing campaigns. Traverseglobalshipping recently noted in a profile that new creative projects for Catherine are already in development, although details remain unconfirmed by her team and should be considered speculative at this stage.
Across social media, the reaction remains overwhelmingly positive, with fans and Pacific Islander communities celebrating this casting as a breakthrough for representation. Catherine herself has not made any recent personal posts in the last 24 hours, but the official Disney and Moana production accounts have tagged her in behind-the-scenes reels to build anticipation.
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