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Sydney Agudong, part Hawaiian, born and raised on Kauai will play Nani.
Nani's dark skin is such an important factor in why she struggles to get a good job and to provide a livable home for Lilo.
I say no, bad choice. She has none of the distinctive features of an indigenous Hawaiian as do animated Nani and Lilo, also a factor. Had she those, makeup might be tolerable for me.
That Disney didn't move beyond colorism for this role disappoints me.
Your thoughts?
ETA: Corrected spelling of her last name. OOPS!
And this is the girl making her debut as Lilo,
Maia Kealoha . That's more like it.
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