Born on November 22, 2000, in Kohala, Hawaii, she is an American actress and singer best known for her breakout role as the voice of Moana in Disney's animated film "Moana" (2016). Raised in a small town, she was discovered during a charity competition. Beyond her voice acting, she has appeared in the NBC musical series "Rise" and the Netflix film "All Together Now" (2020). An advocate for diverse representation, she continues to pursue acting and singing opportunities.