Princess Elena of Avalor, who will debut next year on Disney Junior’s “Sofia the First,” according to the company, appears to represent a commitment to diversitywhich also happens to be a smart business strategy in a country with a burgeoning Latino population.
But most importantly, Elena — a princess meant to reflect “diverse Latin cultures and folklore,” says Disney — will offer young Latina girls an opportunity to see themselves in the media that they consume. Just like other American girls.
And they will see a lot of her: Elena will have her own animated series later in 2016, and will be voiced by the Dominican-born actress Aimee Carrero, according to a Disney press release.
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