Following a trend that started in the 1990s, which saw the company of Walt Disney releasing a number of non-white princesses for their brand, the biggest minority in the United States will now be represented in the form of a Disney Latina princess, set to be launched at some point of 2016.
After princesses such as Middle Eastern Jasmine, Asian Mulan (though in the movie, she's not technically a royal), Native American Pocahontas, African-American Tiana and the upcoming Polynesian Moana, it was only a matter of time until the world saw the first Disney Latina princess - and she's set to have her own television show sometime next year!
According to The Independent, the new Disney Latina princess will be called Elena of Avalor, and she'll be introduced to the world in a 2016 episode of the popular Disney Jr. show "Sofia the First," where she'll be found to have been locked inside an amulet for decades.
As People Magazine reports, the new Disney Latina princess will come to life after Sofia (voiced by "Modern Family" star Ariel Winter) discovers that Elena has been trapped in the Amulet of Avalor, which gives Sofia the ability to speak to animals and summon the different Disney princesses to help her out, including Cinderella, Ariel and Rapunzel.
The announcement of the new addition to the Disney world came last Thursday, when Executive Vice President and General Manager of Disney Jr. worldwide, Nancy Kanter, spoke about the new character, who will be voiced by Aimee Carrero, famous for her role in ABC Family's "Young & Hungry."
"Our creative team has delivered a universal story with themes that authentically reflect the hopes and dreams of our diverse audience," Kanter told ABC News about the new Disney Latina princess. "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."
