American child actor Maia Kealoha was born to Oni Kealoha and Brittney Kealoha in 2017. Maia also has a younger brother, Micah Kealoha.
Maia Kealoha was born and raised on the Big Island of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The young actress started practising hula dancing from a very young age. In 2022, Maia participated in a beauty pageant called Mini Miss Kona, and she came out victorious.
Maia made huge waves when she landed the role of Lilo in the upcoming film Lilo and Stitch. She went through a rigorous 15 rounds of auditions before getting the role. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Rideback, Lilo and Stitch is the live-action animated remake of Disney's 2002 animated film of the same name. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Mia explains her journey:
“I love Doogie Kamealoha. So I’m like, 'I wanna be an actress when I grow up.' And then my mom’s like, 'OK, I’ll put that on the papers.' Five weeks later, there's this thing on the news [that] said, 'Here is the audition for Lilo.' I’m like, 'Yes! Yes! My dreams have come true!”
Who are Maia Kealoha’s parents?
Maia Kealoha’s mother, Brittney Kealoha, has been a rock to make her daughter's dreams come true. Brittney actively manages Maia’s acting career, and you can find her supporting Maia anywhere she appears. Oni, Maia's father, is a nurturing dad who champions the growth of his wife and daughter. Brittney makes sure that Maia gets to enjoy the perks of being an actor, and she shares their daily life and important events on the Instagram page, @alifewebuilt. Brittney recently posted Maia accepting an award on her birthday. She posted-
“I turned 35 in LA with @maiakealoha - She accepted her first award on my birthday, and I can't think of a better gift than to witness another milestone in her incredible journey. She keeps me young and motivates me each and every day to be the best mom and best version of myself. In typical fashion here's a bunch of pictures of her. To all our friends thank you for taking the time out of your crazy schedules to see us whenever we're in town. Big hugs to our L&S 'Ohana we love you guys and can't wait to see you again soon!”
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Maia Kealoha is 8 years old.
Maia Kealoha plays Lilo in the Disney movie Lilo and Stitch.
Maia Kealoha was born and raised in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
