These are the real faces behind every Disney princess

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Auli'i Cravalho stars as a Polynesian teenager in Disney's "Moana."

Over the years, 17 women have lent their voices to bring Cinderella, Belle, Mulan, and the other Disney princesses to life.

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Disney's new masterpiece "Moana" introduces the studio's strongest female role model yet. The Polynesian teen is played by 16-year-old newcomer Auli'i Cravalho, from Hawaii.

"Moana" became the second-biggest box-office opening on Thanksgiving weekend, second to "Frozen."

Here's a little background on Cravalho and the leading ladies that came before her.