A few years ago I met Aimee Carerro at a press junket for Young and Hungry. She was so personable and funny. I really enjoyed meeting her. I like her character of Sofia on the show. I’m looking forward to watching Elena of Avalor with my kids because I enjoy Aimee as an actress and we are all fans of Stuck in the Middle so we like Jenna Ortega and look forward to her on the show. I was also privileged to meet Constance Marie and she is also a voice on the show. There are many actors on the show that I enjoy and some I have met. This looks to be a fun show all around.

‘ELENA OF AVALOR’ MAKES ROYAL DEBUT FRIDAY, JULY 22

Aimee Carrero Stars as the Voice of Princess Elena; Constance Marie, Lou Diamond Phillips, Danny Trejo, Jaime Camil, Ivonne Coll, Tituss Burgess, Ana Ortiz and Hector Elizondo among Guest Stars

Latin Grammy Award Winner Gaby Moreno Performs Series’ Theme Song

Princess Elena of Avalor will make her royal debut in the highly anticipated animated series “Elena of Avalor” with a one-hour premiere event FRIDAY, JULY 22 (7:00-8:00p.m., EDT), on Disney Channel. The theme song is performed by Gaby Moreno, Latin Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist, and Elena’s anthem "My Time" is performed by Aimee Carrero.

Set in the enchanted fairytale land of Avalor, the series tells the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous teenager who has saved her kingdom from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen. Elena's journey will lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders.

The stories incorporate influences from diverse Latin and Hispanic cultures through architecture, traditions, food and customs. Magic, mythology, folklore and music also play an important role, with each episode featuring original songs spanning an array of Latin musical styles including Mariachi, Latin Pop, Salsa, Banda and Chilean Hip Hop.

A full-length preview of the first episode, "First Day of Rule," will be available for verified users on the Disney Channel app and Disney Channel VOD platforms beginning Friday, July 1. Following its U.S. debut, the series will roll out globally in 33 languages in 163 countries on Disney Channels worldwide.

In the first episode, Elena officially becomes crown princess and rescues her sister, Isabel, from Noblins, elf-like shapeshifting creatures based on a Chilean peuchen myth. Continue reading Elena of Avalor Coming to Disney Channel July 22, 2016 →