Casting Moana - Introducing Auli‘i Cravalho

We are thrilled to announce that Moana has found her voice in Native Hawaiian newcomer Auli‘i Cravalho. See Moana in theatres Thanksgiving 2016!

Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast South Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped – and no one today knows why. From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated adventure about a spirited
teenager who sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors’ unfinished quest. During her journey, she meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), and together, they traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous fiery creatures and impossible odds. Directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “The Princess & the Frog”), “Moana” sails into U.S. theaters on Nov. 23, 2016.

[SirIkeMedia]

I'm so glad they didn't pick some celebrity person to do the voice. Auli’i Cravalho's voice will sound natural and cute. Can't wait to hear her int he movie :D

[TheCatsMew]

Finding out that you're going to be the voice to represent your culture must be amazing

[samanthapaige]

Congratulations! She seems like a perfect choice for this role.

[SwitchfootRocksUrBut]

It's crazy cuz I'm born and raised in Hawaii like her... And now she's a Disney princess!!! So proud of her. I feel like it's kinda rare for people from Hawaii to get a big role like this.

[CyrusTheYoshi]

I couldn't help but just smile when I saw this originally, this girl was super lucky :D

[notinuse]

She's pretty adorable - looking forward to this movie!

[musicandwrestling]

Bless her, she's absolutely beautiful 😘

[moriartywalksfree]

why am I tearing up?
haha imagine the outrage it would've caused if they cast like, Reese Witherspoon or something
glad they cast an actual Hawaiian

[titelon]

She's SO beautiful.

And her relationship with her mom is so loving and pure. I'm all for good things happening to good people and this here is an example of that. I wish her the best. This movie is going to be amazing.

[WiresConcept]

I am Polynesian and I can honestly say that I am so proud of disney for finally again, choosing my culture in a big production!

[DavidPhelpsPhan]

she's adorable! can't wait for the movie!

[gaiabruzzone]

She's really pretty, she also looks like Moana

[arcanesiren]

Auli'i did such a great job as Moana. So proud of her and of Disney for making the perfect choice

[tabularasaconfirmed]

She's so beautiful. Gosh. Precious beyond words. I can't wait for this movie!

[SaltySweetRen]

I'm going to be honest, I'm looking forward to this movie more than I ever was for Frozen. Maybe it's Moana's design, maybe not. I dunno.

[juliaexists]

I love seeing her offical voice actor, and Moana herself in her animated form! Im super hyped!!

[geebeepman]

looking forward for lilo and stitch references in this movie like the bald tourist guy that keeps dropping his ice cream.

[ingridgoesgaga]

14 and is already the lead character in a Disney movie what a life

[ambarrose]

This is what dreams are made of. Best wishes for the girl.

[sunnyskiez]

Congrats Auli'i Cravalho! You'll make all Polynesians around the world proud #Moana