Auliʻi Cravalho reflects on what "Moana" has meant to her, and how she continues to try and challenge herself in other roles

Billy V caught up with Moana herself, which is voiced by Auli’i Cravalho. She talks all things Hawaii and Hollywood, with a special message for her fans.

"I feel so grateful to have a film where our heroine is a young woman of Pacific Island descent." Actress Auli'i Cravalho is proud to return to her role of "Moana" in the film's sequel.

Auliʻi Cravalho, who was thrilled about working with Dwyane Johnson on the animated Moana franchise, had an embarrassing start! In a recent interview with People, the actress recalled her first encounter with the Rock.

Aulii Cravalho and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, stars of "Moana 2," discussed the new animated film at its world premiere in Hawaii.

After Auli'i Cravalho was cast in ‘Moana’ she had a lovely (and slightly embarrassing) first encounter with costar Dwayne Johnson, who hugged her and her mom, she tells PEOPLE. 'Moana 2' is in theaters now.

Moana 2 promises to bring even more Polynesian and greater AAPI representation to the big screen. Blavity’s Shadow and Act recently spoke to Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho about the new Disney film’s impact.