The live-action reimagining, starring Sydney Agudong and newcomer Maia Kealoha, became the highest-grossing film of the year ...

Sydney Agudong is of Filipino, white, and Polynesian descent. She was born and raised in Kauai, Hawaii, alongside her sister Siena Agudong, who is also an actress.

(L-R) Maia Kealoha as Lilo and Sydney Agudong as Nani in Disney's live-action LILO & STITCH. Photo by Matt Kennedy. © 2025 Disney Enterprises Inc. All Rights ...

Fresh off the heels of her breakout role in Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, Sydney Agudong is soaking in the spotlight—and she’s doing it with grace, gratitude, and a trip back home.

Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Courtney B. Vance, director Dean Fleischer Camp and producer Jonathan Eirich sat down with CinemaBlend to discuss the making of ...

Actress, singer, and Kaua'i native Sydney Elizebeth Agudong sits down with us to discuss stepping into the iconic role of Nani in Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch.

Sydney Agudong has landed a very exciting new role!. The 22-year-old actress and singer is reportedly going to be playing Nani in the upcoming live action Lilo & Stitch movie for Disney, according ...

The upcoming live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch has found its newest lead. Via The Hollywood Reporter, Sydney Agudong will portray Nani Pelekai, the older sister and legal guardian of Lilo ...

Siena Agudong is seemingly confirming the reports that her older sister Sydney has been cast in the live action Lilo & Stitch!. The 18-year-old actress took to her Instagram story on Sunday (April ...

Sydney Agudong is set to play Nani in the live-action "Lilo & Stitch" remake, sparking online debate about colorism. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...

Sydney Agudong plays Nani in Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch." The actor says she got Tia Carrere, who voiced the character in the original animated film, gave her her blessing and the best ...

Sydney Elizabeth Agudong has been cast as Nani in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney's Lilo & Stitch. Maia Kealoha will be playing Lilo, and Zach Galifianakis has also joined the cast.