Disney Goes Latin With Its Newest Princess

Elena of Avalor will be introduced on “Sofia the First” before receiving her own show

Say “hola” to Disney’s latest princess.

Disney plans to add a new princess with a Latin flair to its roster next year, the company said Thursday.

The character, Elena of Avalor, is described as “inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore.” She’ll be introduced during a special episode of Disney Junior’s “Sofia the First,” which is slated for a 2016 premiere.

Following her “Sofia the First” introduction, the character will receive her own animated series, “Elena of Avalor.”

Aimee Carrero, of ABC Family’s “Young & Hungry,” will voice the character, who is described as a 16-year-old and a “bold, caring, funny and clever ascendant to the throne in the fairytale kingdom of Avalor.”

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