Jaedyn Randell

Jaedyn Randell is a New Zealand Māori singer who voiced the character Moana in the te reo Māori version of the Disney film Moana and has performed her own music on platforms including Waiata Nation and The Voice Australia.

Early life Randell is from New Zealand and her cultural heritage is grounded in her ties to Tainui iwi, with affiliations to Ngāti Paoa and Ngāti Makirangi hapū. She was raised in Māori culture and the traditions of kapa haka, an integral part of her upbringing that connected her to te ao Māori (the Māori world). Randell did not grow up as a fluent Māori speaker.

In 2017, at the age of 16, Randell was cast as the voice of Disney’s Moana in the te reo Māori version of the animated film. The production by Matewa Media was directed by Rachel House, with producer Tweedie Waititi and musical direction by Rob Ruha. In the blind auditions, she performed Jessie J's "Big White Room" and captured the interest of coaches Guy Sebastian, Kate Miller-Heidke, and Adam Lambert. Miller-Heidke used the "Ultimate Block" for Randell, which defaulted Randell to her team. She made it to the finals and sang two songs, including "Walking On A Dream" by Empire of the Sun as a duet with coach Miller-Heidke.