Moana Star Embraces Nepo Baby Label, Emphasizes Audition-First Mindset
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Moana star Catherine Laga’aia, daughter of actor Jay Laga’aia, addresses being labeled a nepo baby and shares her father’s core advice: your job is the audition, not the job itself. She explained to The Hollywood Reporter that she’s aware of the nepotism label as she navigates Hollywood and focuses on delivering strong auditions ahead of Moana’s live-action release.
- 'Moana' Star Catherine Laga’aia Talks About Advice Given To Her By Famous Dad, Says 'I'm Completely Aware That I'm a Nepo Baby' Just Jared
- Don’t Remind ‘Moana’ Star Catherine Laga’aia That She’s a Nepo Baby, She Already Knows It The Hollywood Reporter
- Auli’i Cravalho on Why ‘Moana’ Live-Action Star Catherine Laga’aia’s Audition Stood Out (Exclusive) People.com
- 'Moana' star Catherine Laga'aia's friends thought her casting news was AI USA Today
- How original Moana Auli’i Cravalho got involved in the live-action remake — and why she doesn’t cameo Entertainment Weekly
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