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Catherine Laga'aia
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Laga'aia in 2026
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| Born | 17 December 2006
Sydney, Australia
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Father | Jay Laga'aia |
Catherine Laga'aia (born 17 December 2006)[1] is an Australian actress. She is set to make her film debut in the title role of the live-action film Moana.
Career
Laga'aia made her screen debut in the television series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (2023), appearing as a younger version of the character Candy.[2]
In June 2024, Laga'aia was cast in the title role of Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana, opposite Dwayne Johnson.[3][4]
Promotional material for the film, including trailers released in 2025 and 2026, featured Laga'aia in the lead role.[5][6][7]
She has also been cast in the Australian thriller film Crashout, directed by Nick Annas.[8][9]
Personal life
Laga'aia is the daughter of actor and singer Jay Laga'aia.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2026 | Moana | Moana | Post-production |
| TBA | Crashout | Riley | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2023 | The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart | Young Candy | 3 episodes |
References
- ^ https://thedirect.com/article/moana-live-action-catherine-laga-aia
- ^ "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart review". The Guardian. 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2024-06-12). "Disney Finds Their Live-Action 'Moana' In Catherine Laga'aia". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ "Live-Action "Moana" Casts Catherine Laga'aia in Title Role". People. 2024-06-12. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ "New trailer and poster for Disney's Moana now available". Disney Press UK. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ "Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga'aia star in Moana trailer". People. 2026-03-23. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ "Moana live-action trailer released". Collider. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2026-02-14). "'Moana' Star Catherine Laga'aia to Lead Australian Thriller 'Crashout'". Variety. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ "Joe Bird joins Catherine Laga'aia in Crashout". Cinema Express. 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ Lyall, Amy (2017-05-02). "Jay Laga'aia has one thing he wants his eight children to learn". Kidspot. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
External links
- Catherine Laga'aia at IMDb