Disney’s New Star: Maia Kealoha Brings Lilo to Life
At just 8 years old, Maia Kealoha is already capturing hearts as the star of Disney’s live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch.”
A native of Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island, Kealoha brings authenticity to the role of Lilo, a character who, like her, is Hawaiian. She dances hula, loves animals, and takes pride in her roots ? all of which shine through in her performance.
Landing the role wasn’t easy. Kealoha went through more than 15 auditions but stayed determined. When she finally got the call, she celebrated by jumping and screaming in excitement with her family.
Before joining Disney, Kealoha was already known in her community through local events and pageants. People around her knew she had something special. Now, so does the rest of the world.
One of her favorite scenes to film was the chaotic water fight in the restaurant with Stitch, which she had to do in one shot. Off camera, Kealoha enjoys making people laugh on set and dreams of one day acting alongside stars like Jenna Ortega, Adam Sandler, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
With a standout role as Lilo and growing visibility in Hollywood, Kealoha is quickly becoming one to watch.
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At just 8 years old, Maia Kealoha is already capturing hearts as the star of Disney’s live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch.”
