“She’s empowering, she’s empowered,” the actress told the crowd. “As a teen I can relate with trying to find yourself. I really love her.”

She added proudly: “After watching [this movie], I knew I was a part of something really special.”

Directors John Musker and Ron Clements were quick to support Cravalho’s comments, with Clements explaining: “Moana is going on a hero’s journey. She’s very much a hero.”

Musker added: “I think she’s going to be a fantastic role model for young girls. I think it’s a great message for young women.”

Moana, which is set 2,000 years ago in the South Pacific, follows the story of an incredibly brave 16-year-old girl, who heads off on an epic quest. Can she, with the help of a banished demi-god named Maul (Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson), save the world?

Well, if any Disney princess can do it, our money’s on Moana; let’s just say she has a truly magical relationship with the ocean.

Moana hits cinemas on 2 December 2016.

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