MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya star Belle Mariano was handpicked to reinterpret in Filipino the song Beyond from Disney’s animated film “Moana 2.”
The local version, 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 will be available on Nov. 22, alongside the official music video.
In a media release, Belle shared she felt honored to be chosen for the collaboration, which she called 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 Nov. 27.