If you can't wait to see Disney's first-ever Latina princess in action, it's officially time to get excited, because we have an exclusive first look at the premiere episode of her highly anticipated Disney Channel show, Elena of Avalor. With dialogue reminiscent of many Hispanic-American homes — complete with accents and hints of Spanglish sprinkled throughout — the clip features an exciting peek at the royal family's dynamic, including introductions to the show's key characters like Elena's sister, Isabel, her grandparents, Francisco and Luisa, and her (dare we say evil?) cousin, Chancellor, as well as the turmoil to come after Elena discovers the totally unfair reason she isn't allowed to become queen. Ah, the suspense! Exclusive! Your First Look at the Premiere Episode of Disney Channel's Elena of Avalor
Remember when Sofia was supposed to be the first Latina princess, and they quietly got rid of that idea? I think it's clever that they're still putting the first one on that show, so that it will be nearly impossible to search for articles with the original announcement I also think that this is more than a little overhyped. It's a new character on a TV show; like Sofia, she'll never be a part of the "Disney Princess" line, even if she does make some appearances in the parks. I'm surprised that we haven't seen a bigger push for Moana (either the film or the character), since she also represents a new background for the Princess line
A new episode of Elena of Avalor will feature two very familiar voices. Actress Ana Ortizand Hector Elizondo are guest-starring on Friday's episode. The Devious Maids actress will star as Mateo's proud mother, Rafa, and The Princess Diaries star will play the character of the evil wizard Fiero. Ana Ortiz and Hector Elizondo Guest Star on Elena of Avalor
Disney Channel has renewed Elena of Avalor for a third season. The series, which centers on a brave and adventurous teenager who rules as crown princess in a kingdom that was inspired by Latin cultures, is the No. 1 series for girls ages two to 11, and also ranks as No. 1 in its time slot among kids in the U.K., Spain and Portugal. The news comes ahead of the show's second-season premiere in the fall on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. 'Elena of Avalor' Renewed at Disney Channel
