Maia Kealoha
Maia Kealoha | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 2016 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Notable work | Lilo and Stitch |
Maia Kealoha (born December 14, 2016)[1] is an American child actress from Hawaii. She is known for playing Lilo Pelekai in the 2025 live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch, which was her film debut.
Early life
Maia Kealoha was born on December 14, 2016 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.[1][2] She has been dancing hula since she was little.[3] She started dancing tahitiano at the age of two. In 2022, Kealoha won the title of Mini Miss Kona Coffee.[4]
Career
Kealoha's first onscreen role was in the 2025 film Lilo & Stitch, a live-action remake of the 2002 animated film of the same name. She auditioned for the role of Lilo at the age of five.[5] In 2023, Kealoha was cast as the role.[6] She was later cast in a role for the upcoming film The Wrecking Crew.[7] In August 2025 it was announced that she is going to appear as a guest star on Disney's musical series, Electric Bloom. [8][9]
Recognition
On June, 2025, Mayor of Hawaiʻi County, Kimo Alameda, proclaimed June 3, 2025 as Maia Kealoha Day on Hawaii County during a ceremony at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center.[4] Mayor Alameda said during the ceremony that proclaiming June 3 as Maia Kealoha Day is a tribute to her inspiring journey and serves as a beacon of hope for local girls and kids to pursue their dreams, no matter how big.[10]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lilo & Stitch | Lilo Pelekai | Main role |
| Electric Bloom † | Kaia | Guest star | |
| TBA | The Wrecking Crew † | TBA | Post-production |
References
- ^ a b "Maia Kealoha - Actress". TV Insider. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Honolulu, Michael Tsai. "'Lilo and Stich' actress, Maia Kealoha, lays claim to the summer". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Who Is Maia Kealoha? Meet the Child Star Playing Lilo in the Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch'". People.com. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ a b "Hawai'i County mayor proclaims June 3, 2025, Maia Keahola Day for 8-year-old star in ‘Lilo & Stitch’ | Kauai Now". | Hawai‘i County mayor proclaims June 3, 2025, Maia Keahola Day for 8-year-old star in ‘Lilo & Stitch’. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Young breakout star Maia Kealoha steals hearts in 'Lilo & Stitch' live-action remake". ABC7 Chicago. 2025-05-21. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (2023-03-31). "Disney's Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch' Movie Finds Its Lilo". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Palacios, Bibiana (2025-03-12). "Who is Maia Kealoha, the actress who will play Lilo Pelekai in Lilo & Stitch live-action?". Revista Merca2.0 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "It's Showtime For These Best Friends Turned Pop Stars All-New Trailer And Poster For 'Electric Bloom' Revealed Ahead Of Disney+ Debut On Sept. 17". Disney Plus Press. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ Delgado, Sara (2025-08-04). "Exclusive: 'Electric Bloom' Unveils New Trailer, Guest Stars, and More". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "Maia Kealoha Day: Mayor Alameda Proclaims June 3, 2025, Maia Kealoha Day in the County of Hawaiʻi". County of Hawaiʻi News. June 4, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
External links
- Maia Kealoha at IMDb