The Latina Disney princess we’ve been waiting for is here in ‘Elena of Avalor’

(Sophie Hirsh, Mashable) “I”ll take charge like the leader I know I can be, and take care of all those who are counting on me!”

The new Disney Channel original animated series Elena of Avalor is premiering this month, and its protagonist is Disney’s first Latina princess.

Actress Aimee Carrero voices the titular character Elena, a princess recently released from an amulet she spent 41 years trapped in, thanks to an evil sorceress. In the body of a 16-year-old, Elena is tasked with taking care of her family, ruling the kingdom and restoring it to greatness.
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