Pua, the pig in Moana, was inspired by the filmmakers' research in the South Pacific islands, where they discovered that pigs and roosters were common companions on wayfinder voyages. Pua is depicted as Moana's faithful pet pig, characterized by his puppy-like energy and innocence.

Pua is the secondary tritagonist (the main being Heihei) the Moana franchise. Pua is Moana's pet pot-bellied piglet and best friend. Pua is a piglet who has gray and white spots and soft ears for petting.

May 27, 2019 · Pua The Pig is a fan favorite from Disney's Moana, but why does he stay behind on the island instead of setting out on the main adventure?

In Disney's 2016 animated feature film Moana, Pua has a supporting role. He is Moana's best friend and potbelly pet pig. Pua usually behaves like a puppy even though they are pigs.

Dec 9, 2024 · Moana is back on a new adventure, traveling with Pua the pig and Hei-Hei the chicken. In this sequel, Moana travels to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unanticipated call from her ancestors.

Apr 4, 2018 · Moana producer Osnat Shurer shares secrets about Pua the pig, Heihei the rooster, Gramma Tala, and Moana's family — and reveals a David Bowie connection to one of the film's hit...

May 29, 2024 · In the trailer for Moana 2, Maui crash lands on Moana's raft and makes a joke about eating Heihei and Pua. However, when he sees Pua, he doesn't recognize the pig, and asks Moana, 'Why didn't you bring the pig last time?"

Dec 3, 2020 · Though he may not be the animal sidekick that gets to go along on Moana's seafaring adventure, her childhood pal, Pua the pig, still ranks high among the all-time list of Disney's cutest animal friends.

Nov 2, 2024 · When Disney fans fell in love with Moana back in 2016, they also fell in love with the heroine’s animal sidekicks, Pua and Heihei. However, fans have agreed for years that Moana ’s adorable...

Pua is a supporting character from the 2016 film Moana. The idea of having a pig character came from the filmmakers' research trips to the South Pacific islands, where they learned that pigs and roosters regularly joined the voyages of wayfinders.