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.
Catherine Laga’aia Details:
| Date of Birth | December 17, 2006 |
| Birthplace | Sydney, Australia |
| Current Residence | Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Gender | Female |
| Birthday | December 17 |
| Age | 17 years old |
| Height | 5′ 2″ (1.57 m) |
| Weight | 38 kilograms |
| Zodiac Sign (Horoscope) | Sagittarius |
| Hair Color | Blond |
| Eyes Color | Brown |
| Parents | Jay Laga’aia Sandra Jane Laga’aia |
| Sibling | 7 |
| Years active | 2023-present |
| Debut Series | The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (2023) |
| Debut Film | Moana (2026) |
Catherine Laga’aia Early Life and 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.”
Catherine Laga’aia 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.
Catherine Laga’aia Filmography:
Catherine Laga’aia Movies:
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Moana | Moana |
Catherine Laga’aia TV Series / Web Series:
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart | Candy |
