Hualālai Chung might be splashing onto the large display screen in Disney’s “Moana 2” as Moni, a brand new storyteller. However earlier than he joined Moana’s crew and started telling the legends and lore of Motunui, he started his Disney journey at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa.
Hualālai is an knowledgeable hearth knife performer for Aulani’s KA WA‘A – A Lū‘au because it opened in 2016. He transforms right into a storyteller of Hawaiian tradition by means of tune and dance, exemplifying the guts of Moana’s story that’s rooted in neighborhood.
Hualālai has been working towards hearth knife for the reason that age of three and shared that performing has helped put together him for his function as Moni by honing his abilities of storytelling, only for the large display screen! He shared with us that having the world premiere of “Moana 2” in Ko Olina gave him the chance to share his ‘ohana and neighborhood with the world.
As a resident knowledgeable, we requested Hualālai what his favourite a part of Aulani is, and naturally it’s the eats! His go-to’s included refreshing shave ice from Pāpālua Shave Ice, and the long-lasting Mickey musubi from The Ulu Cafe.
Hear extra about Hualālai’s story within the video beneath!
Make sure to see Hualālai Chung carry Moni to life in “Moana 2”, opening solely in theaters November 27.
