"Getting to grow up with Moana and having that representation is so important to young girls," Laga'aia tells Billboard of her history with the character.

Lin-Manuel Miranda has penned a new original song for Disney’s live-action “Moana” “Along The Way” with both “Moana” actresses leading the vocals. The song is performed by Catherine Laga‘aia, who portrays Moana in the upcoming film;

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprise 10-year-old Moana fan at hospital - The stars surprised Bella Riding who sang the Moana song Shiny during her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour at Great Ormond Street.

Dwayne Johnson & Catherine Laga'aia, from the live action ‘Moana’ movie, play a game of Finish the Lyrics with Disney songs.