The Disney Channel was launched in April 1983, and now it presents a good record of discovering, improving, and nurturing Latino talent. A considerable number of Latina stars now have made appearances in many of the hit sitcoms and movies of the channel, says an article.

Here are some of the Latina celebrities whose careers have been touched and influenced by Disney:

Victoria Justice

In the second episode of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Victoria Justice made a special appearance. The title of the episode was 'The Fairest of Them All.' She played guest star roles as Rebecca, a young beauty pageant contestant.

After her appearance in the Disney show, she then landed her first significant role in Nickelodeon in Zoey 101, where she played the role of Lola Martinez. Later on, she starred in another Nickelodeon show named 'Victorious,' where she played the main character, Tori Vega.

Daniella Monet

This Chilean actress has also guest-starred in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody as Dana before earning other prominent roles in Nickelodeon. She played the role of Trina Vega, the big sister of Victoria Justice's role in the Nickelodeon TV show Victorious.

Samantha Boscarino

In 2009, this Ecuadorian-Italian actress got her first role on a TV show when she played a guest-star role in Disney Channel's JONAS, where the Jonas Brothers starred the show. Also, she got a guest star role in the Wizards of Waverly Play. Later, she was given the opportunity for a recurring role in another Disney TV show called Good Luck Charlie.

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Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato had played the role of Angela in Barney and Friends, a children's TV series. However, one of her most known parts was a lead in the 2008 Original Disney Channel movie Camp Rock. She played the role of Mitchie Torres in the film. She co-starred with the Jonas Brothers in the film. This is not the only Disney role she landed as she was later given a lead role in the series Sonny with a Chance. Additionally, she was able to co-star with Selena Gomez in another Original Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program.

Anna Maria Perez de Taglé

Anna Maria Perez de Taglé's Spanish, Irish, and Filipino heritage had allowed her to showcase the talents of a diversified individual. She landed roles on Disney Channel Original Movies such as Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. She also made appearances as a party guest on the Disney Channel TV series JONAS. Additionally, she received a recurring role as Ashley Dewitt in another Disney Channel TV series Hannah Montana.

Bella Thorne

After Selena Gomez left Disney Channel, Bella Thorne became the next reigning Latina princess of Disney. The Cuban-American actress received a lead role in the Disney Channel series Shake It Up. She played the role of CeCe Jones in the TV show. Also, she co-lead the TV series with Zendaya. Thorne had also made guest appearances in the Wizards of Waverly Place and Good Luck Charlie.