Filipino actress and singer Belle Mariano was revealed as the singer of “Anong Daratnan” the Filipino version of “Beyond,” the end credit single from the highly anticipated Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film and Disney Music Group Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, “Moana 2.”
The original English version of the song 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. The original version is now available on all streaming platforms while the Filipino version sung by Belle Mariano will be available starting November 22.
“Anong Daratnan” will be the first-ever Filipino song to be played in a Walt Disney Animation Studios film. Asked about the experience, Belle shared she felt honored to be chosen for the collaboration. “Sobrang grateful ko kasi dream ko maka-work ang Disney. (I feel so grateful because it’s my dream to work with Disney.) Moana is one of my favorite Disney characters, and I’m really emulating her fearlessness in my rendition of this song,” she said.
“Besides the stunning visuals and compelling narrative that explores universal themes of self-discovery and courage, a key reason for Moana’s success is its enchanting soundtrack which has captivated fans worldwide. By collaborating with local talents like Belle for Moana 2, we hope fans in the Philippines resonate deeply with the beautiful lyrics of ‘Beyond’, and experience Moana’s excitement as she embarks on a new voyage to explore the far seas of Oceania,” said Rachel Fong, Studio General Manager and Integrated Marketing Director, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” 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.
The voice cast also includes Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Hualālai Chung, David Fane, Rose Matafeo, Awhimai Fraser, Gerald Ramsey, and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, who lends her voice to Moana’s adoring and adorable little sister, Simea. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, “Moana 2” features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy ®nominee Opetaia Foa‘i, and three-time Grammy® winner Mark Mancina. Jared Bush and Miller are writing the film, which is executive produced by Jennifer Lee, Bush and Johnson. “Moana 2” opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
Watch the trailer below.
