Auli'i Cravalho

Auli'i Cravalho is an American actress and singer, born November 22, 2000, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. She rose to international fame as the voice of the title character in Disney's 2016 animated film Moana, a role she reprised in later projects and sequels. Her performance introduced her distinctive, powerful vocal style to a global audience through songs like «How Far I'll Go», which became one of the most streamed Disney soundtrack tracks of its era.

Beyond Moana, Cravalho built a career spanning film, television, and music, including a starring role in the NBC series Rise and voice work in other animated productions. Her music sits at the intersection of pop and theatrical balladry, often carrying an emotional, aspirational tone suited to coming-of-age storytelling. Songs such as «Know Who You Are» and «Beyond» extend this register into original pop material outside the Disney catalog.

Cravalho remains closely associated with the Moana franchise while also pursuing independent music and acting projects, balancing family-friendly animated work with more mature roles. Her voice and public persona have made her a recognizable figure among a generation that grew up with Moana as a cultural touchstone.