LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Disney Junior says it is working on Elena of Avalor, a new animated series about a 16-year-old, Latina princess to be voiced by Aimee Carrero.
The character of Elena, who hails from "an enchanted fairytale kingdom inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore," will be introduced in a special episode of the popular princess program Sofia the First in 2016, the cable television network said in a news release.