Nani Pelekai
Inspiration
Tia Carrere (Her voice actress)
Voiced/Portrayed by
Tia Carrere (films and television)
Nationality
Hawaiian-American
Studio Origin
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Occupation
Surfboard rental clerk
Personality
Feisty, determined, brave, devoted, caring, loving, beautiful, feminine, crafty, cynical (before), mischievous, sassy, hard-working, sarcastic, heartbroken (sometimes), stressed at times, rebel, busy, short-tempered, stubborn, a bit irritable, tough, motherly, kind, mature, protective, sensitive, clever, smart, proud, adorable, well-intentioned, stern, rigorous, friendly, strict, compassionate, understanding, wise, gentle, easily aggravated, intelligent, overachieving, athletic, loyal, organized, reliable, independent, voice-of-reason, abrupt (previously), rude (previously), intolerant (previously)
Loves/Likes
Surfing, pizza, hula, chocolate, David, Stitch, her ʻohana , having a job, Lilo's obedience, Lilo's happiness
Hates/Dislikes
Lilo in trouble, anyone who tries to harm her sister, bad luck, Lilo's disobedience, bugs, the idea of losing Lilo, losing employment, Stitch (formerly), Cobra's brooding aura, arguing with Lilo, Jumba's inventions, Lilo and Stitch's shenanigans, loneliness, yelling at Lilo, Lilo upset, being an orphan, Lilo using ohana against her, Cobra taking Lilo away, her parents' death, experiments in the house, Stitch eating candy for the Trick-or-Treaters
Goal
To successfully raise and provide for Lilo on her own
Fate
Retains custody of Lilo
Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Pelekai † (parents)
Lilo (younger sister)David Kawena (husband)Unnamed son/daughterAni Pelekai (niece)Keoni Jameson (brother-in-law)
Qoute
"Oh,
David . I owe you one."
"Are you lolo?!"
"Why didn't you wait at the school? You were supposed to wait there! Lilo! Do you not understand? Do you want to be taken away?"
"And you're supposed to say 'excuse me' when you burp! That does it!
You two are grounded — 24 hours!"
"Watch where you're going, stupidhead!"
"Go to your room!"
"
Lilo , you lolo. Do we have a lobster door? No. We have a dog door! We are getting a dog."
"Wouldn't you like a different dog?"
Nani Pelekai is the tritagonist of Disney's 2002 animated feature film, Lilo & Stitch , and a major character of the overall franchise. She is the older sister and the legal guardian of Lilo , due to their parents' death.
