Kealoha was just 5 years old when she participated in an open casting call for the live-action remake of the beloved Disney role, according to USA Today. "Maia was 5 when she sent her tape and we ...

Maia Kealoha is ready to make a splash in Hollywood at just 7 years old. The native Hawaiian portrays Lilo in Disney's upcoming live-action version of the popular 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch.

Maia Kealoha is ready for Lilo & Stitch 2! The young actress shared her excitement for the upcoming sequel while attending 2025 Comic-Con this past weekend in San Diego, Calif., alongside co-stars Tia ...

Sydney Agudong, from left, Maia Kealoha, and Tia Carrere pose for a portrait to promote “Lilo & Stitch” during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego.

Maia Kealoha is one captivating storyteller! We caught up with the 7-year-old actress, who stars as Lilo in the live-action reimagining of the 2002 Disney classic "Lilo and Stitch." ...

The Disney film introduced young newcomer Maia Kealoha, who played the young Hawaiian lead. Chris Sanders returned to voice Stitch, who was this time portrayed largely through CGI.

Fleischer Camp recognizes how common it is for people to assume that Kealoha is Lilo, and that's why it was perfect casting. Not so. "Maia's not exactly like Lilo," he says.

Kealoha was just 5 years old when she participated in an open casting call for the live-action remake of the beloved Disney role, according to USA Today. "Maia was 5 when she sent her tape and we ...

Maia Kealoha is Disney's newest star! The actress was just 7 years old when she filmed Disney's live-action version of the 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch. In the movie, Kealoha plays Lilo, the ...

Maia Kealoha is Lilo in Disney's live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, out May 23 The child actress first auditioned for the role when she was 5 years old Kealoha told PEOPLE she has a lot of ...