Who Is Playing Nani In Disney's Live-Action Lilo & Stitch?

Hawaiian-born Sydney Agudong confessed to Midweek Magazine in April of 2022 that she almost gave up on her dreams of becoming an actor when she was a child performer splitting her time between beauty pageants, theatrical plays, Hollywood auditions, and being a regular kid. She often had a lot on her plate at once, and traveling from Hawaii to Hollywood could be a time-consuming venture. That meant making some hard choices to pursue her dream. However, she credits her parents' supportive natures for helping her get through those difficult years.

"There was the stress of trying to be good at everything all at once. When you travel back and forth for auditions, it's such a sacrifice because you're away from family and friends and school, and you're putting it all on the line. I think I got to a point where I was getting so many nos that I wasn't sure if I was doing it right or even enjoyed it anymore," she said.

Agudong held on to her faith, eventually landing parts in the independent features "West Michigan," "Cool, Awesome and Desirable," Turning the Tides," the web series "Finding Millie Martin," and "Infamously in Love." Those little parts led her to smaller TV roles, which in turn resulted in her picking up the part of Nani. She's also begun a musical career and released a single called "Welcome to Hollywood."