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San Francisco Bay Area's 11-year-old 'Moana' star Amaya Masoli speaks on culture, representation
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· July 10, 2026
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San Francisco Bay Area native 11-year-old Amaya Masoli, who's starring as young Moana in Disney's live-action remake, shared her excitement for the film and how she brought her own Samoan culture into the experience.
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