Auliʻi Cravalho was only 16 years old when she voiced her breakout role as Moana. DisneyCravalho said that before Moana, she found inspiration in another Disney character — a Chinese folk heroine. Cravalho's — and Hawaii's — multicultural heritageMoana is widely recognized by viewers as a Polynesian hero. In a way, Cravalho’s diverse background reflects a small part of the much larger history of migrations, including Latinos, to Hawaii. Reflecting on her beloved character, Cravalho said Moana's bold actions redefine how girls and women can identify as heroes in pop culture.

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