'Elena of Avalor' - Gaby Moreno, Aimee Carrero in New Disney Channel Animation Series
Latin Grammy Award winner Gaby Moreno has been tabbed to sing the theme song for the new Disney Channel animated series "Elena of Avalor."
The much anticipated show, featuring a Latina princess, is set to debut on Disney Channel on July 22. The character of the princess will also be voiced by Dominican-born actress Aimee Carrero, who previously starred on the ABC Family Show (now known as Freeform) "Young & Hungry."
The Guatemala City born Moreno won her first Grammy in 2013 for best new artist. She sings in both English and Spanish, and her style of jazz, blues and R&B is herald as a natural fit for the show's artsy theme song.
Plot Centers on Queen out to Protect her Throne
The Elena of Avalor plot centers on a princess who vows to do all it takes to protect her kingdom after she becomes queen.
"Princess Elena is a confident and compassionate teenager in an enchanted fairy tale kingdom inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore," Disney Channel said in a statement.
Hector Elizondo, Danny Trejo and Lou Diamond Phillips are among the Latino actors rumored to be cast in recurring roles.
Theme Song Part of Seven Track set
The series' theme song will be part of a seven-track EP set to be released on the day of the premiere. The 26-year-old Carrero is also slated to sing several songs on the show and her "My Time" single will be released on iTunes on June 24.
According to Disney Channel execs, each episode of the series will feature original songs in different Latin music styles, including "mariachi, Latin pop, salsa, banda and Chilean hip-hop."
Emmy Award-nominated Tony Morales ("Hatfields & McCoys") is on board as the show's composer, and John Kavanaugh, who won an Emmy for "Sofia the First" theme is the show's songwriter and musical director.
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