Racial controversies around the first latina Disney Princess Sofia the First
This week Disney introduced its first Latina to star princess movie and series Sofia First: There was once a princess, to be released on November 18 on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, but despite the good reception of the Latino community has also been criticized about their similar physical features with Latin Americans.
Disney's gamble was welcomed on Twitter by some Latinos, social network messages as "# Disney comes with his first 'Princess # America.' It's about time. Hispano is 2012 #" and "# Disney finally comes out with a # Princess America ".
However, others criticized what they saw as a lack of cultural or ethnic traits, especially Sophia's blue eyes, rare feature in the American collective.
"If Disney really wanted to take the final step and directly serve the Latino community has been clamoring for decades a Hispanic princess representing our youth, should be as Latin as Tiana is black or American Indian Pocahontas is" said Ana Flores, SpanglishBaby blogger.
"Latinos are taking the blame for everything that is wrong with America. This is not a long time to give respect. If you promote to the public, and Latinos in particular, do a favor and turn it into a real America, "said Alex Nogales, president and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition.
According to a Disney spokesperson told CNN, "The range of characters in Sofia First-and-actors who play them are a reflection of the commitment of Disney storytelling diverse, multicultural and inclusive, and the first reaction has been wonderful Sofia reaffirms the commitment. "
The film 'The Princess and the Frog' was also criticized for being set in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and its references to voodoo Tiana, the first African American Disney princess.
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