Latin representation is gaining more and more space in Disney productions! For this reason, RECREIO has put together a list below of animations and live-actions from Casa do Mickey where the protagonists have Latin origins. Check out!
1. Snow White
The actress of Colombian descent, Rachel Zeglerwas chosen to bring to life the live-action version of Snow White, the princess who premiered the first animated feature film in history, as well as the first color animated film ever released.
The casting of the artist who won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her performance in the adaptation of Steven Spielberg of “Amor, Sublime Amor”, for the role of the princess who eats the poisoned apple in the film directed by Marc Webb (“(500) Days of Summer”), was confirmed in June 2021.
Never in a million years did I imagine this role would be a possibility for me,” said Rachel. “Especially Snow White: In general, you don’t see Snow Whites who are of Latino descent,” Zegler pointed out to actor Andrew Garfield for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” interview series (via CNN).
The production began recording in 2022, and is scheduled to premiere in March 2024 in the United States.
2. Mirabel
The character of “Charm” (2021), Mirabel, was born in Colombia, where the plot unfolds. In the film, the curly-haired girl is the only member of the Madrigal family who did not receive a gift, as her parents, brothers, cousins and uncles have special powers, such as super strength and the ability to talk to animals, for example. . However, she is the one who takes on the mission of saving her entire extraordinary family when things start to go wrong.
In addition to being originally thought of as a Latin character, Mirabel is also voiced by an actress who is the daughter of a Colombian father and Bolivian mother, but was born in Argentina: Stephanie Beatrizknown for her role as Rosa Diaz in the comedy series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”.
3. Violetta
The Disney Channel series “Violetta” features Violetta Castilho, a young woman born in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, as the main character. The character who, after living in Europe for many years, returns to her hometown and discovers new friends, loves and vocations, is played by the Argentinean, Martina Stoessel.
4. Elena
Becoming the studio’s first Latin princess, Elena Castillo Flores appeared in 2016, starring in the animated series “Elena de Avalor”, where her adventures in the kingdom of Avalor — which has its music, food, folklore and architecture inspired by 20 Latin countries — are shown to the public in the more than 70 episodes already released.
The character is voiced by the American actress with Dominican origins, Aimee Carrerojust as her dress was created by the Brazilian designer Layana Aguilar.
5. I’m Luna
Lived by also Mexican, Karol SevillaLuna is a teenager who sees her life turn upside down when she has to leave Cancun and move to Argentina, where she has to face several challenges while adapting to the new reality.
Source: Recreio
