Catherine Laga‘aia cast as Moana in live-action flick
Catherine Laga‘aia is set to star in the titular role for the live-action 'Moana' movie. Disney has announced the 17-year-old actress - who has Samoan roots - "will be voyaging to Motunui and beyond as the adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people." She said: “I’m really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites. “My grandfather comes from Fa‘aala, Palauli, in Savai‘i. And my grandmother is from Leulumoega Tuai on the main island of ‘Upolu in Samoa. I’m honored to have an opportunity to celebrate Samoa and all Pacific Island peoples,...