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How Catherine Laga'aia beat out 32,000 applicants to play live-action 'Moana'
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· June 30, 2026
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Key points Further details on Catherine Laga'aia's selection process can be found through ABC13 Houston. The live-action "Moana" is set to be released in theaters on July 10, giving audiences a chance to see Catherine Laga'aia in her new role.
A local actress has landed a significant role in the live-action version of "Moana". Catherine Laga'aia will be playing the part, beating out a substantial number of applicants. The competition for the role was fierce, with a large number of people vying for the position.
Further details on Catherine Laga'aia's selection process can be found through ABC13 Houston. The live-action "Moana" is set to be released in theaters on July 10, giving audiences a chance to see Catherine Laga'aia in her new role. For more information on her journey to landing the part, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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