She would also be the studio's first Polynesian princess (though the character herself insists she's not technically a princess), marking a huge moment for AAPI representation. Two years later, "Moana" officially hit theaters and has proven to have some strong sea legs,

The voice of Moana on ‘Moana 2,’ Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s emotional press tour, and how grateful she is that Broadway has kicked her ass.