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Disney has unveiled its first Latina princess, Princess Elena of Avalor, the star of a new animated television series for Disney Junior. Princess Elena will make her debut in a 2016 episode of “Sofia the First” before getting her own spin-off series.

In a blog post, Disney described the 16-year-old as the “bold, caring, funny and clever ascendant to the throne in the fairytale kingdom of Avalor”. The kingdom will be inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore.

Disney made history in 2009 with its first black princess, Tiana, in “The Princess and the Frog”.

While the show will centre the “confident and compassionate teenager” Elena, it is being targeted at children aged two to seven.

Disney said the series, which will be presented in 25 languages around the world, will communicate “positive messages and life lessons” for young children about things like “leadership, resilience, diversity, compassion and the importance of family and family traditions”.

Source: BBC