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Moana is an Aussie! Catherine Laga'aia, 17, cast alongside Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in live action of Disney classic - as her connection to a popular local soap star is revealed


Sydney-based actress Catherine Laga'aia will portray Moana, originally voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho, in the titular upcoming live-action of the Disney movie.

Sydney-based actress Catherine Laga'aia, 17, (left) will portray Moana, originally voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho, in the titular upcoming live-action of the Disney movie (right) 'My family and I are so pleased to share this news with the rest of the world,' Jay wrote in his message alongside an article of Catherine's casting announcement. Director Thomas Kail, who helmed Hamilton and Grease Live, said: 'I am thrilled to have met Catherine, Rena, Frankie and John through this casting process.'

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