Catherine Laga’aia

Who is Catherine Laga’aia?

Catherine Laga’aia is an Australian actress, cast as Moana in the live-action Disney movie based on the Academy Award-nominated animated film Moana (2026). She also played young Candy in the 2023 Amazon Prime Video series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.

Quick Details

Date of BirthDecember 17, 2006
BirthplaceSydney, Australia
Current ResidenceSydney, Australia
NationalityAustralian
GenderFemale
BirthdayDecember 17
Age18
Height5′ 2″ (1.57 m)
Weight38 kilograms
Zodiac Sign (Horoscope)Sagittarius
Hair ColorBlond
Eyes ColorBrown
ParentsJay Laga’aia
Sandra Jane Laga’aia
Sibling7
ProfessionActress
Years active 2023-present
Debut SeriesThe Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (2023)
Debut FilmMoana (2026)

Early Life & Education

Catherine Laga’aia was born on December 17, 2006, in Sydney, Australia. Her father is Jay Laga’aia also an actor. Her mother is Sandra Jane Laga’aia, one of the deputy principals at Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus. She is one of eight siblings. When she was a child, her father hosted the Australian children’s television show “Play School.”

Career

Catherine Laga’aia began her career by playing young Candy in the 2023 Amazon Prime Video series “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.” She has been cast as Moana in the live-action Disney movie based on the Academy Award-nominated animated film “Moana,” set to be released on July 10, 2026.

Filmography

Catherine Laga’aia Movies

YearTitleRole
2026MoanaMoana

Catherine Laga’aia TV Series / Web Series

YearTitleRole
2023The Lost Flowers of Alice HartCandy
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