Maia Kealoha
Maia Kealoha | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 2016 Hawaii, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2023–present |
Maia Kealoha (born December 14, 2016)[1] is an American child actress from Hawaii. She is known for playing Lilo Pelekai in the 2025 live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch, which was her film debut.
Early life
Maia Kealoha was born on December 14, 2016.[1] She has been swimming and dancing hula since she was little.[2] She started dancing tahitiano since the age of two. In 2022, Kealoha won the title of Mini Miss Kona Coffee.[3]
Career
Kealoha's first onscreen role was in the 2025 film Lilo & Stitch, a live-action remake of the 2002 animated film of the same name. She auditioned for the role of Lilo at the age of five.[4] In 2023, Kealoha was cast as the role.[5] She was later cast in a role for the upcoming film The Wrecking Crew.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lilo & Stitch | Lilo Pelekai | Main Role |
| TBA | The Wrecking Crew | TBA | Post-production |
References
- ^ a b "Maia Kealoha - Actress". TV Insider. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Who Is Maia Kealoha? Meet the Child Star Playing Lilo in the Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch'". People.com. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Hawai'i County mayor proclaims June 3, 2025, Maia Keahola Day for 8-year-old star in ‘Lilo & Stitch’ | Kauai Now". | Hawai‘i County mayor proclaims June 3, 2025, Maia Keahola Day for 8-year-old star in ‘Lilo & Stitch’. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Young breakout star Maia Kealoha steals hearts in 'Lilo & Stitch' live-action remake". ABC7 Chicago. 2025-05-21. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (2023-03-31). "Disney's Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch' Movie Finds Its Lilo". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Palacios, Bibiana (2025-03-12). "Who is Maia Kealoha, the actress who will play Lilo Pelekai in Lilo & Stitch live-action?". Revista Merca2.0 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-02.
External links
- Maia Kealoha at IMDb