"I cannot wait to see her shine," Cravalho, who is a producer on the upcoming live-action 'Moana,' tells PEOPLE of star Catherine Laga'aia "When I look to a live-action film, I want her to feel like ...

Make way, folks; Disney has found its live-action Moana! After an extensive search, newcomer Catherine Laga‘aia, 17, will star as Moana in the live-action remake of the 2016 hit animated film. The ...

Actress Catherine Laga'aia will play the title role of Moana in the live-action film, Disney announced on Wednesday. “I’m really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites, ...

LOS ANGELES -- Disney has officially announced the casting for Moana in the live-action "Moana" movie. Catherine Laga'aia will join the production as Moana, the headstrong, sea-loving teenager, ...

The live-action Moana cast has officially started filling out, and we know who will be playing the title role. While most people will be focused on the animated sequel coming out later this year, the ...

(CNN) — An Australian teenager of Samoan heritage has been announced as the star of the upcoming live-action version of the hit Disney movie “Moana.” (CNN) — An Australian teenager of Samoan heritage ...