Catherine Laga'aia
Australian actress (born 2006)
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Catherine "Katie" Laga'aia (born 17 December 2006) is an Australian actress. She is set to make her film debut in the title role of the live-action film Moana.
17 December 2006[1]
Catherine Laga'aia | |
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Laga'aia in 2026 | |
| Born | Catherine Laga'aia 17 December 2006[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Relatives | Jay Laga'aia (father) |
Career
Laga'aia made her screen debut in the television series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (2023), appearing as a younger version of the character Candy.[2]
In June 2024, Laga'aia was cast in the title role of Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana, opposite Dwayne Johnson.[3][4]
Promotional material for the film, including trailers released in 2025 and 2026, featured Laga'aia in the lead role.[5][6][7]
She has also been cast in the Australian thriller film Crashout, directed by Nick Annas.[8][9]
Personal life
Laga'aia is of Samoan and English descent.[10] She has seven siblings and is the daughter of actor Jay Laga'aia and his wife Sandra Jane.[11][12]
Laga'aia attended Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, and graduated in 2025.[13]
Filmography
Film
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television
| † | Denotes television productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart | Young Candy | 3 episodes |