⚡ Powers & Abilities
Storytelling, Cultural knowledge, Wayfinding knowledge, Spiritual guidance, Ocean knowledge, Dancing, Emotional wisdom, Manta ray spirit form, Mentorship
📖 Biography
Grandma Tala is Moana's wise, free-spirited grandmother and one of the most important influences on her life. Known around Motunui as the village's eccentric storyteller, Tala preserves the history of her ancestors and understands Moana's deep connection to the ocean. She encourages her granddaughter to trust her instincts and embrace the calling that others do not understand. After her death, Tala returns as a manta ray spirit, continuing to guide Moana on her journey.
⚡ Fun Facts
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Grandma Tala is the mother of Chief Tui and the paternal grandmother of Moana.
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She is known as the keeper of her people's ancient stories and remembers the voyaging traditions that others on Motunui have forgotten.
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Tala's manta ray spirit reflects her belief that she would return as one of the creatures of the sea after death.
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The character was created during the development of Moana after writer Pamela Ribon proposed adding a grandmother figure to the story.
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Rachel House, who voiced Tala in the animated film, is a Māori actress from New Zealand.
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Grandma Tala appears in Disney Lorcana as several different character cards, including Storyteller, Keeper of Ancient Stories, and Spirit of the Ocean.
