Hualālai Chung

Biography

Hualālai Chung is a Hawaiian-born performer and voice actor known for bringing authentic Pacific Islander energy to the screen. Born and raised on Oʻahu, he grew up surrounded by the rhythms and traditions of Polynesian storytelling. His parents worked in entertainment, and Chung began fire-knife dancing as a child, eventually performing at high-profile shows across Hawaiʻi. He gained national attention after being cast as Moni in Moana 2 (2024), where his voice performance added warmth, humor, and cultural depth to the sequel. His connection to heritage is evident in how he approaches each role, blending performance with purpose. He’s also part of the cast of Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch (2025) and the Netflix series Rescue: HI-Surf (2024), further establishing himself as a rising actor to watch. Outside of acting, Chung writes music inspired by island life and continues to represent his community through every creative outlet. His background as a dancer and storyteller remains central to everything he does, making him a unique and meaningful voice in entertainment.