In the live-action adaptation of ‘Moana’, Catherine Laga'aia makes her film debut playing the titular role.
Making a feature film debut in the live-action adaptation of Disney's 2016 hit, "Moana", is a massive undertaking for 19-year-old Catherine Laga'aia. No pressure, right?
Yet, during the film's recent press junket, her effortless composure completely hid her newcomer status. Navigating the event alongside director Thomas Kail, she conducted herself with an ease that would fool anyone into thinking this wasn't her very first rodeo.
Beyond perfectly embodying a real-life Moana, Laga'aia stood out as an impressive novice destined for great success in the years ahead.
The conversation opened by exploring what this live-action adaptation offers that the original animated film did not.
