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6 Things You Need to Know about Moana’s Auli’i Cravalho – #MoanaEvent

November 23, 2016 by Dawn Winston

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Walt Disney Pictures invited 5 Minutes for Mom contributing blogger Dawn Cullo to Los Angeles, CA to attend the Moana Press Junket. Dawn’s expenses are paid for the trip but no other compensation was paid and all opinions are Dawn’s.

Auli’i Cravalho was our first interview of the day and she lit up the room when she entered.

Auli'i Cravalho voices Moana

1. Auli’i was 14 years old when she auditioned for the role of Moana.

It was her first time auditioning in front of people besides her mom. She received a call back for a second audition and they asked her to act more happy, they said to her “if we gave you the role, how would you react?” Auli’i gave it her best shot and that’s when they told her she was gonna be in Moana.

Here is a video of when she was told she had landed the role of Moana.

2. Auli’i feels that Moana is a true heroine.

Moana is someone that she can live up to. She wants people to take away from the movie that being strong doesn’t mean you don’t have your weaker moments. Moana’s journey of finding herself is something that everyone can relate to.

Demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) is reluctant to help adventurous teenager Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho), who is determined to become a master wayfinder and save her people. But Moana is destined to win him over with her charm, strength and unbridled spunk. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, produced by Osnat Shurer, and featuring music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa‘i, “Moana” sails into U.S. theaters on Nov. 23, 2016. ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

3. Auli’i is a lot like Moana

The character of Moana was actually designed before she had even stepped into the role. When Moana needs to get the job done she puts up her hair, which is something that Auli’i did a lot in the recording booth. Auli’i touches her hair when she is nervous and that was also incorporated into Moana’s mannerisms.

4. At 16 years old, Auli’i is the youngest Disney princess.

In the film Moana is also 16 years old. She admits this is something she can’t quite wrap her mind around yet and realizes she is young and has so much more to learn and grow. Auli’i is really proud of how Disney has portrayed Moana. She feels that not only will people look up to Moana but people will begin looking up to her too.

Auli'i as Moana - Disney's 56th Full Feature Animated Movie stars Auli'i Carvalho and Dwayne Johnson with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. In theaters November 23, 2016

5. Auli’i loves the Ocean.

She likes Science and was enrolled in a Science and Molecular Cell Biology program. Auli’i was researching how sunscreen is harmful to natural reefs and oceans. Auli’i wants to create a sunscreen lotion that is better for us and better for the environment, she hopes to continue this research in the future.
Auli'i Cravalho Quote: "If we protect the ocean, if we love on it, it will love on us.”

6. Auli’i is a rising star

It was such a pleasure interviewing Auli’i, she is a bright young woman with a great outlook on life. She is beautiful on the inside and out. This certainly is not the last time we will hear about her accomplishments.
Auli'i Cravalho Quote: I could never imagine in my wildest dreams that I would be voicing Moana. I am just so happy and blessed.

Moana Blogger Interview with Auli'i Carvalho

About Moana

“Moana,” is about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) meets the once-mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder.

Maui is voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, he is a demigod—half god, half mortal that wields a magical fishhook that allows him to shapeshift into all kinds of animals and pull up islands from the sea.

MOANA - (Pictured) Moana and Maui. ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Together, they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.

Moana Trailer

MOANA reaches the shores on November 23rd!
Moana Movie Poster
Like MOANA on Facebook, follow on Twitter, follow Disney Animation on Instagram
Visit the official MOANA website

Written by 5 Minutes for Mom Contributor, Dawn Cullo.

All Photo credit to Louise Bishop.

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About Dawn Winston

Dawn has been writing a Mom Blog since 2004. She writes about her nerdy side which includes Social Media, Disney and life with two little girls. Her advice is to keep on dreaming, do what you love and life will lead you a path to your happiness. You can find her blog at http://www.IAmAMommyNerd.com on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/DawnWinston24 and on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/IAmAMommyNerd

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