Auli'i Cravalho was born on November 22, 2000 in Kohala, Hawaii, USA. She is an actress, known for Vaiana - Das Paradies hat einen Haken (2016) and Made in Hollywood (2005).

As of the time of her casting for Moana, she lives in the town of Mililani with her mother, Puanani Cravalho. Cravalho is a soprano and sings in her school's glee club. Filmmakers auditioned hundreds of women in the pacific islands before selecting Auli'i Cravalho for her debut role as Moana. According to Rachel Sutton , Auli'i was the very last girl auditioned. In the casting press release, director, John Musker , said she was cast as Moana because of a "certain fearlessness in her auditions and callbacks," He further said, "She has a playful, mischievous wit. She can project vulnerability, she doesn't seem intimidated at all by the challenges ahead, and her Polynesian background has helped shape her connection to family, hard work, and music. These are all qualities she shares with Moana.". She was discovered by an Oahu casting agent who noticed her singing in a charity competition. Is of Portuguese descent.