MAIA KEALOHA
Maia Kealoha, a 9-year-old actress from Hawaii, gained international recognition for her breakout role as Lilo in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch. The film became a global box office phenomenon, surpassing one billion dollars worldwide, and introduced Maia to audiences around the world with her heartfelt, spirited portrayal of the beloved character.
Grounded in her Hawaiian heritage, Maia draws on her love of hula and cultural upbringing to bring genuine warmth and authenticity to her performances, capturing the aloha spirit at the heart of Lilo & Stitch.
She recently appeared in Amazon MGM’s film The Wrecking Crew and guest-starred on Disney’s newest TV series Electric Bloom. Maia will next be seen in the holiday film Nutmeg & Mistletoe, continuing to build an exciting and diverse young career.
Known for her infectious personality and unforgettable viral interview moments, Maia captivates everyone she meets with her charisma and magnetic energy. Off-screen, she pours her creativity into singing, dancing, reading, writing short stories and poems, and drawing—passions that reflect her love of storytelling and imagination, bringing the same energy and joy to her personal pursuits as she does to her work on screen.
SYDNEY AGUDONG
Born and raised on the island of Kaua’i, Hawai’i, Sydney Agudong is a multi-talented actress and singer-songwriter, best known currently for lighting up screens as ‘Nani’ in Disney’s live-action film adaption of LILO & STITCH. The blockbuster released theatrically on May 23, 2025, and became an instant box office hit, becoming the first movie of 2025 to pass the $1 billion milestone worldwide. The widespread success garnered a quick greenlight for LILO & STITCH 2, which is currently in development.
Sydney can be seen in the popular Netflix drama series, Ripple, as well as in the psychological thriller “Ether” in which she is also an executive producer. In addition, Sydney can be seen as the lead in the upcoming film, “At Her Feet”, and in supporting roles in the indie films, “Trapped in a Farm House” and “Infamously in Love”. She also recurred as Charlize in season 4 of Netflix’s On My Block and appeared in an episode of NCIS.
Sydney will next be seen co starring in the Josie Andrew’s comedic slasher film, Bach Sh*t Crazy currently in production in Lake Tahoe.
In addition to her acting, Sydney is working with FR8 Train Music Publishing, a publishing company founded under Westlake Studios, as a top-liner/songwriter for sync and other artists. She released her debut original song in 2022 “Welcome to Hollywood” under her artist name “Jayne Doe” and it has been recognized by magazines and publications including Earmilk, Sweetyhigh, and more. Sydney has been working hard and is very excited to release more original music soon. Sydney is represented by Gersh Agency, AEFH Talent Agency, Trilogy Talent Management, Inc. and attorney Howard Fishman of HWHM+F.
CHRIS KEKANIOKALANI BRIGHT
Chris Kekaniokalani Bright is a Native Hawaiian filmmaker, writer, photographer and musician from Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. After attending Kamehameha Schools for thirteen years, Chris went on to study film and music at Chapman University. He worked in production at Walt Disney Animation Studios from 2014-2017. In 2018, his feature script CONVICTION made the Black List and was sold to Warner Brothers. His first credited feature film is the live-action version of LILO & STITCH (2025).