Makamae auwae biography
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When she was growing up, Makamae Auwae enjoyed watching Disney’s animated characters, especially the Native American princess Pocahontas from the 1995 film of the same name.
But she never imagined she could be one — until now.
Auwae, a 19-year-old singer from Maui, received a callback from the studio after submitting an audition video for the title role in Disney’s upcoming movie “Moana.” The studio told Auwae last week that she will have to come in for a live audition, which the singer said will likely be in the next two weeks.
Set in the South Pacific world of ancient Oceania, “Moana” has been described by Disney as a sweeping comedy-adventure about a spirited teenage navigator who embarks on an impossible mission.
During her journey she teams up with Maui the demigod,
who will be voiced by professional wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson.
Auwae said she’s a natural for the part: She’s part Hawaiian, speaks Hawaiian