Gen Z superstar Belle Mariano was selected to sing the Filipino version of the song “Beyond” from Disney’s animated film “Moana 2.”
The local rendition titled “Anong Daratnan?,” will be showcased in the end credits, making history as the first-ever Tagalized song to be featured on the big screen in a Walt Disney Animation Studios film.
The original English version, which is now available on all streaming platforms, was written by Grammy® Award-winning songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (Barlow & Bear).
“Beyond” perfectly encapsulates Moana’s fearless sense of adventure and connecting her island beyond its shores
Meanwhile, the Filipino version sung by Belle will be available on November 22, alongside the official music video.
In a press release, Belle shared she felt honored to be chosen for the collaboration she calls a dream come true.
“Sobrang grateful ko kasi dream ko maka-work ang Disney. Moana is one of my favorite Disney characters, and I’m really emulating her fearlessness in my rendition of this song,” she said.
The sequel to the epic animated musical reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.
After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
“Moana 2” will be making waves in cinemas nationwide starting November 27.
