But did you know that Pua was based off of a real pig in Disney World? Pua is too cute! Animal Kingdom is home to Charlotte, a Kunekune pig. Kunekunes are small, domesticated pigs and generally have a docile, friendly nature, making them excellent pets!
Pua — which, by the way, means “flower” in the Hawaiian language, although the name of Moana's pet pig is actually derived from the Polynesian word “puaka,” which means “pork” or “pig” — is a yellow Labrador retriever.
One of the biggest complaints against Moana (in social circles that apparently get heated over Moana) is the oceanic dearth of Pua, the cute little piglet who provides deep companionship for Moana her entire life on Motunui… only to be left behind on the island when she finally embarks on her big adventure.
Moana as she appears in Moana (2016). Inspired by Polynesian mythology, Moana is depicted as the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village, who is chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti.
Moana's pet pig won't shy away from a high-seas adventure. The chosen one, Moana, takes a break from being Chief of Motunui and relaxes with her pals Pua and Hei Hei, in this Disney Traditions sculpt designed by Jim Shore.
Earlier drafts of Moana actually did feature Pua setting out on the adventure but screenwriter Jared Bush (Zootopia) felt it would be more stressful if Moana's best friend and source of comfort didn't come along. This made her journey more powerful when she succeeded.
Although Moana is from the fictional island Motunui some 3,000 years ago, the story and culture of Moana is based on the very real heritage and history of Polynesian islands such as Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti. In fact, once you start looking for ties to Polynesian culture in Moana, it's hard to stop!
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Tempera Morrison plays Chief Tui, Moana's father, a leader that's cherished by the people of Moroni Island. Nicole Scherzinger plays Moana's mom Sina, who has a playful personality but still wants to protect her daughter from the dangers of the world.
The word heihei or hei hei means "chicken" in Māori. When Maui shapeshifts into a chicken, his physical appearance is identical to Heihei's, albeit much larger.
5) In the film's novelization, Moana's age is given as 16. This makes her the only Disney princess to be voiced by an actress younger than herself. Moana was released on Cravalho's 16th birthday.
Disney's newest animated movie "Moana" includes a chicken with a low IQ named Heihei. Originally, the character was supposed to be a lot smarter. Heihei started out as "kind of a jerk."
Moana is set on the fictional island of Motunui in the Pacific Ocean and draws inspiration from elements of the real-life island nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
In the Disney film Moana, the relationship between Moana and Maui is not romantic because Moana is a sixteen year old girl and Maui is thousands of years old. This is a step up from prior Disney movies.
It is a beautiful Hawaiian given name meaning "ocean, sea, or expanse of water." The name has been a firm favorite among Polynesian communities for years, gaining global popularity with the release of Disney's epic animated film in 2016.
