Can we really consider Moana a Disney princess? Like Tiana, Ariel or even Cinderella, does the heroine dubbed by Cerise Calixte in French bear this title officially within the magical and enchanted universe? Today, we tell you everything!
It was in 2016 that spectators got to know the young woman with the film Vaiana, the Legend of the End of the World. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, the 137th feature film from Disney Studios features a reckless teenager from the Polynesian island of Motunui who, one day, embarks on a daring adventure with the aim of saving his people by restoring the heart of Te Fiti. Along the way, the village chief's daughter meets Maui, a shapeshifting demigod which is not the easiest to manage.
Moana is considered a Disney princess. The silhouette of the character does indeed appear on the official merchandising of Mickey's House alongside Rapunzel, Pocahontas, Mulan, Belle and Mérida, but what is it really? It turns out thatAnthony Kavanagh and Cerise Calixte, the VF voice actors of Maui and Vaiana, were interested in the subject and gave their answer at the microphone of Serieously.
How are Disney princesses chosen?
For a Disney princess to be considered as such, several factors are taken into account. First, the young woman must either the main character of the film in which she appears and that this same feature film be produced under The Walt Disney Company.
In addition, a Disney princess must be descended from a royal line or inherit this title through marriage. For example, Ariel is a princess because her father Triton is the king of Atlantica. As for Tiana, she wears the crown since she marries Prince Naveen, ruler of the fictional country of Maldonia at the end of The Princess and the Frog. But then, Does Moana check all these boxes ?
Moana is not a Disney princess but a heroine
On the occasion of the promotion of Vaiana 2Seriously spoke with Anthony Kavanagh and Cerise Calixte to discuss this project, around various and varied questions about the Disney universe. To the question “ Who is your favorite Disney heroine? » the two talents revealed that it was Moana and wanted to clarify her status. “ She's not a princess, she's a heroine and that's what I love about the message [du film]. She's not the one we save, she's the one who saves people “, explained the interpreter from Maui.
Moana is selfless and puts the good of her people before herself.. When problems need to be solved, she does not hesitate to do everything to find solutions, even if it means facing dangers and risking her life. On the other hand, classic Disney princesses most often allow themselves to be saved by princes. They then leave the family nest to pursue new adventures with their loved one. A heroine thinks for herself and can move forward in life alonewhilea princess lets herself be guided by the characters around herwho tell him what to do. Being the daughter of Chief Tui, Moana can also be considered the princess of Motunui Island.
