Inspired by Polynesian myths,
"Moana" was released in November 2016 and quickly received warm responses from moviegoers. The movie tells the story of a young girl chosen by the ocean to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti. Through her epic adventure to conquer the ocean and her brave actions, Moana has inspired the audiences to keep up with their passions and listen to their hearts.
It is no wonder why Moana has become one of the most beloved princesses in the
Disney universe, alongside other classic girls such as Cinderella, Belle, Snow White or Ariel. If you are not fully convinced yet, let's discover 10 reasons why you should fall in love with our little girl Moana!
#1 She's feisty
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Moana is a brave girl who is willing to fight for what's important to her. Along her journey, she gradually grows and becomes much more courageous.
#2 She's fearless
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Disney princesses are often in danger and need to be rescued at least once, but Moana is an exception. Moana is strong and always tries to protect herself from a difficult situation, not waiting for someone to save her. She is truly an ideal role model for today's young girls.
#3 She never stops trusting others
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When she first met Maui, the demigod of the ocean was far away from her imagination. Still, Moana held back her disappointment and tried to help Maui regain his identity and courage. Moana teaches us a meaningful lesson: never stop believing in others.
#4 She cares for everyone
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Moana loves and cares for everyone around her, including her dumb sidekick, Hei Hei. She is also willing to risk her life and be separate from her parents as she sails in to conquer the ocean to protect her family and her people.
#5 She has a beautiful South Pacific voice
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To highlight Moana's background and culture, Disney chose a 16-year-old Auli'i Cravalho to be the voice actress for Moana after auditioning hundreds of young women. Appearing in a Disney movie has opened up many valuable opportunities for Cravalho in the
Entertainment industry.
#6 She is never undeterred by setbacks
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Moana's journey to save her people is not easy at all. However, even though she faced a raging typhoon, was tossed out of the boat by Maui, or was attacked by Te Kā, Moana never succumbed and let the failures faze her. Thanks to her determination and her love for her family, Moana always bounces back every single time.
#7 She's not a typical princess
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Unlike other Disney princess movies, "Moana" doesn't have love interests, castles, or fancy gowns. What Moana has is a passionate heart, a passionate love for family, and an adventure conquering the ocean. Still, those factors are enough for us to fall in love with her.
#8 She dares to find the truth
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Despite her father's fear of water, she never hesitates to uncover stories or facts about her people's past. This bravery of Moana helped her explore the secrets of the ocean and save her family as well as her people.
#9 She has a deep connection with the ocean
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Since childhood, Moana has had a special relationship with the ocean. Despite her people's fear of the ocean, she is still frequently drawn towards it.
#10 She is Disney's first Polynesian princess
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Disney used to produce a movie set in the Pacific Islands with "Lilo & Stitch" before. However, "Moana" is the first movie with a Polynesian girl as a princess.