Disney's Moana Live-Action Film Launches with Thai Voice Star
Disney's live-action Moana arrives with Thai actress Yaya voicing the titular character, bringing the island navigator's story to Thai audiences as Dwayne Johnson returns as the shape-shifting Maui.
Disney's Moana live-action film transports audiences to the stunning island of Motunui, showcasing vibrant island life and spectacular transformation sequences featuring Maui and the mischievous Kakamora warriors. Catherine Laga'aia stars as Moana, with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui, joined by New Zealand actors John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Tala. Thai actress Anutsara Sapor (Yaya) provides the Thai voice for Moana and appears in an exclusive fashion shoot inspired by the island navigator's spirit. The collection captures Moana's grace, gentleness, and courage through oceanic tones, tropical atmosphere, and island aesthetics. Yaya describes Moana as a brave woman who listens to her heart and ventures into the unknown—a character whose courage, family love, responsibility, and self-belief resonate across generations. She acknowledges the challenge of voicing a live-action character, noting that Moana's diverse emotions—joy, excitement, fear, and confusion—require nuanced emotional depth, especially for Thai fans eagerly awaiting the character in their native language.
