Maia Kealoha | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 2016 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Notable work | Lilo & 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.
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]
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] and was cast for the role in 2023. [6] She was later cast in a role for the upcoming film The Wrecking Crew . [7] She appeared in Disney's musical series, Electric Bloom (2025) as Kaia. [8] [9]
In 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]
| † | 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 | Episode: How We Handled an Unexpected Visitor [11] | |
| TBA | The Wrecking Crew † | TBA | Completed |