"Encanto Reo Māori" cast on the importance of language representation

Sep 13, 2024

Encanto Reo Māori

"Encanto Reo Māori" is now showing in cinemas. Produced locally in Aotearoa by director-producer Tweedie Waititi's Matewa Media, the Reo Māori adaptation of the Disney animated hit is being released in time for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Film Geek Guy interviewed the cast of "Encanto Reo Māori" to talk about the importance of language representation on the big screen and their wishlist for the next Disney film to be made into Reo Māori. Watch the video below for our chat with Te Waimarie Ngatai-Callaghan (Mirabel), Hinetu Dell (Abuela Alma), Poroaki Merritt-McDonald (Bruno), Marcia Hopa (Luisa - Reo Kōrero), Awatea Wihongi (Luisa - Reo Waiata), Anahera Taare (Isabela), and Tuakoi Ohia (Pepa).

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