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Rachel House Opened Up About Not Returning As Gramma Tala In The Live-Action Remake Of "Moana" And The Journey Of Playing Her Character


"When I get to play that character, I'm drawing from all my ancestors and my elders that I've been around or that I've been inspired by."

Many Americans will know her as the voice behind the beloved Gramma Tala in the animated Moana movies or as Topaz in Thor: Ragnarok, but you can also find her in Pasifika classics like Whale Rider, Boy, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and Next Goal Wins. A prolific voice actor, she's enriched countless movies and shows, including Pixar's Soul, Cowboy Bebop, and The Legend of Vox Machina. I've been away for about a year, and I made it home in time to see my stepdaughter performing at Te Matatini, which is a lot like the Merrie Monarch and various other cultural celebrations.

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