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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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Key points Further details about Amaya Masoli's experience and the film are available from the source, ABC13 Houston. An 11-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area is starring as young Moana in a Disney live-action remake.
An 11-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area is starring as young Moana in a Disney live-action remake. Amaya Masoli, the young actress, has been sharing her thoughts on the film.
She discussed her excitement about the movie and how her own cultural background played a role in her experience. As a native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Masoli brought her Samoan culture into the project.
Further details about Amaya Masoli's experience and the film are available from the source, ABC13 Houston. Readers can find more information about the young star and her role in the Disney remake by visiting the source.
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Category: local Published: July 10, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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