Remezcla https://remezcla.com/tag/elena-of-avalor/ Our Thing Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:20:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://remezcla.com/wp-content/themes/remezcla/assets/images/social/precomposed-144x144.png Remezcla https://remezcla.com/tag/elena-of-avalor/ 144 144 ‘Elena of Avalor’ Head Writer Silvia Olivas Is Just Getting Started https://remezcla.com/features/culture/silvia-olivas-elena-of-avalor-story-advice-interview/ Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:00:40 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_features&p=283909 Silvia Olivas is the Emmy-award winning head writer for Elena of Avalor, Disney’s first Latina princess show, but before she was a Hollywood success story, she was a second-generation Mexican-American ‘80s kid who was labeled “at risk.” “I was ‘at-risk’ because my mom was a first-generation Mexican-American, single-mother raising five kids with only a 7th-grade

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]]> header-silvia-olivas Art by Stephany Torres for Remezcla. ‘Elena of Avalor’s Upcoming Hanukkah Episode Features a Princess From a Jewish Latino Kingdom https://remezcla.com/film/elena-of-avalor-festival-of-lights-jewish-latino/ Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:36:58 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=271954 Elena of Avalor — the only fictional figure on People en Español’s 2016 “25 Mujeres Más Poderosas” list — is giving us a look into a different facet of Latinidad. Award-winning series Elena of Avalor will focus on Jewish Latino culture in its upcoming holiday episode. Titled “Festival of Lights,” the episode will look at Hanukkah through the

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]]> ELENA, PRINCESS REBECA Photo courtesy of Disney Junior Edward James Olmos, Rita Moreno & Gina Rodriguez to Guest Star in ‘Elena of Avalor’ Movie https://remezcla.com/film/edward-james-olmos-rita-moreno-gina-rodriguez-elena-avalor-movie/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:26:49 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=244888 In a week that’s already seen more discussion about Gina Rodriguez starring as Carmen Sandiego and the first trailer for Edward James Olmos’ new FX series, there’s even more on the horizon. Disney Channel’s Latina princess, Elena of Avalor, is set to be visited by a host of new characters, all voiced by actors we love.

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]]> GINA RODRIGUEZ 'Elena of Avalor' photo by Paul Hebert. Courtesy of Disney Junior EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Professional Scary Guy Danny Trejo Plays an Adorable Gecko on ‘Elena of Avalor’ https://remezcla.com/film/exclusive-clip-danny-trejo-elena-of-avalor/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 18:17:44 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=224224 Even before it premiered we knew Disney’s new animated show, Elena of Avalor was going to be full of amazing guest stars. Producers of the animated series – the first to feature a Latina Disney princess – were eager to recruit some of the most talented Latino actors around. That includes badass icon Danny Trejo himself. Yes,

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]]> DANNY TREJO Danny Trejo recording session for 'Elena of Avalor.' Courtesy of Disney Channel. Photo by Matt Petit. These Are the Latinos Nominated for a 2017 Emmy Award https://remezcla.com/lists/film/latino-2017-emmy-award-nominees/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 18:42:34 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=221968 What does Gina Rodriguez have to do to nab an Emmy nomination? We hoped we wouldn’t need to ask this question again, but here we are. The nominations for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced earlier today and our beloved Jane Villanueva found herself snubbed for the third year running. Though perhaps we should

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]]> lin miranda_film Lin-Manuel Miranda. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images One of People En Español’s Most Influential Latinas Is a Fictional Disney Princess https://remezcla.com/film/elena-avalor-people-en-espanol-25-mujeres-mas-poderosas/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 21:49:56 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=192935 Elena of Avalor was included, among other high-powered Latinas, on People En Español's “25 Mujeres Más Poderosas.”

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]]> The Creative Team Behind Disney’s First Latina Princess Talks Making a TV Show Instead of a Film https://remezcla.com/features/film/silvia-olivas-elena-of-avalor-nalip-media-summit-2016/ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 19:06:25 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_features&p=185588 You met Jasmine in Agrabah, Elsa in Arendelle, and soon, you’ll get to meet Elena, in Avalor. The latest addition to Disney’s growing princess brand will be coming to a television screen near you later this summer when Elena of Avalor premieres. We’ve already gushed about all the great Latino actors who’ll be lending their voices to

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]]> Danny Trejo, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jaime Camil & More to Guest Star on ‘Elena of Avalor’ https://remezcla.com/film/danny-trejo-lou-diamond-phillips-jaime-camil-more-to-guest-star-elena-of-avalor/ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:39:29 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=183196 Here's an insane list of the Latino celebs who will guest star on 'Elena of Avalor,' the new show featuring Disney's first Latina princess.

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]]> Summer TV Preview: 11 Binge-Worthy Shows Starring Latinos You Shouldn’t Miss https://remezcla.com/lists/film/11-tv-shows-starring-latinos-summer-2016/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:21:45 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=181707 There once was a time when summer was the dumping ground for TV shows. Hot weather was meant for beaches and blockbusters, not couch potatoes. But no more. A quick look at what’s coming may finally convince you that the best way to deal with the onslaught of heat and humidity is in the safety of

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]]> Meet the Actors Behind ‘Elena of Avalor,’ the TV Show Featuring Disney’s First Latina Princess https://remezcla.com/film/meet-the-actors-behind-elena-of-avalor-the-tv-show-featuring-disneys-first-latina-princess/ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:06:56 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=163979 It was revealed in 2015 that Elena would be voiced by Dominican-born actress Aimee Carrero, but now we know the rest of the cast of 'Elena of Avalor.'

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