Disney, the home of Mickey Mouse and the company that gave life to the classical fairytale princesses such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Belle. Last Thursday, the animation giant announced that Elena, a Latina princess will rise to rule the kingdom of Avalor on 2016. The newest Disney princess will set her debut on a Sofia the First episode wherein Sofia will find out that Elena was one of the princesses who got trapped in her amulet.
The Origin of the Latin Royalty
According to Disney's blog, Elena is a 16 year-old princess who is "the bold, caring, funny and clever ascendant to the throne in the fairytale kingdom of Avalor. Voiced by Aimee Carrero (Young and Hungry), the young princess' struggles started when her kingdom was taken from her by the evil sorceress named Shuriki.
Elena tried to protect her sister Isabel and her grandparents and in the process, she got trapped in her amulet, wherein decades later, Sofia inherited her jewel and set her free. Now the princess is set to return to Avalor to reclaim her kingdom.
After its debut in the children's show which is targeted to 2-7 year-old kids, Elena will star in her own Disney spin-off series which will take the programming block in Disney Junior.
Nancy Kanter, the executive vice president and general manager of Disney Worldwide said, "What excites us most is the chance to use distinctive animation and visual design to tell wonderful stories influenced by culture and traditions that are familiar to the worldwide population of Hispanic and Latino families and reflect the interests and aspirations of all children as told through a classic fairy tale." KSL writes.
"Our creative team has delivered a universal story with themes that authentically reflect the hopes and dreams of our diverse audience." Kanter adds.
With the creation of this royalty, different reactions flew across the net. But to a more positive perspective, this will mean a lot to the girls in Hispanic and Latin bloodlines. They will have someone to look up to and perhaps, this move might lessen the discrimination among races. What do you think of Princess Elena? Is she fit for a Latina image? Tell us your thoughts!
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