Filipino singer-actress Kai Montinola performs the Filipino version of the beloved song “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana for the live-action remake, titled “Hangganan Ko.”
A lifelong Disney fan herself, Montinola shares how the story of the titular character inspires her, saying, “My favorite part of Moana’s journey is that she didn’t think she was perfect. She doubted herself at first, but she chose to face that fear. She embraced it, and that led her to accomplish greater things.”
“As a country that loves music, we’re excited to collaborate with Kai Montinola on the Filipino version of ‘How Far I’ll Go.’ Kai represents today’s young Filipinos — resilient, passionate, and warm-hearted — making her the perfect artist to bring ‘Hangganan Ko’ to a new generation of Disney fans,” Allie Benedicto, Marketing Director for Emerging Southeast Asia at The Walt Disney Company, shares.
Considered one of the best modern Disney anthems, “How Far I’ll Go” was originally written in English by Lin-Manuel Miranda, co-produced by Mark Mancina, and originally performed by Auliʻi Cravalho. It earned a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media and received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Original Song in 2017.
The live-action adaptation follows Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) on her journey to answer the call of the ocean as she goes on an adventure with the legendary demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to help restore hope and prosperity to her people.
Listen to “Hangganan Ko” below:
Fans can watch her perform the song live on July 8 at the Central Atrium of SM Mall of Asia and on July 12 at the Mountain Wing Atrium of SM Seaside Cebu. Additionally, a music video for “Hangganan Ko” will be released later this month.
Disney’s Moana arrives on Philippine shores on July 8.
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“Hangganan Ko” is the Filipino-language version of “How Far I’ll Go,” performed by Filipino singer-actress Kai Montinola for Disney’s live-action Moana remake. The track was produced in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company for the film’s Philippine release.
Disney’s Emerging Southeast Asia marketing director, Allie Benedicto, said Montinola was chosen because she represents “today’s young Filipinos — resilient, passionate, and warm-hearted,” making her fitting to introduce “Hangganan Ko” to a new generation of Filipino Disney fans.
“How Far I’ll Go” was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, co-produced by Mark Mancina, and originally performed by Auliʻi Cravalho. It won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media and earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations in 2017.
Disney’s live-action Moana remake arrives in Philippine cinemas on July 8. The film follows Moana, played by Catherine Lagaʻaia, alongside demigod Maui, played by Dwayne Johnson, as she answers the ocean’s call to restore hope to her people.
Kai Montinola will perform “Hangganan Ko” live on July 8 at the Central Atrium of SM Mall of Asia and on July 12 at the Mountain Wing Atrium of SM Seaside Cebu, with an accompanying music video releasing later this month.
