Disney reveals new Princess - she's the first of Latin descent

Say hello to Elena - she's the latest Disney princess and the first of Latin descent.

Disney says she's "inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore".

Elena of Avalor - starting in 2016 - is aimed at children aged two to seven.

She reflects "the hopes and dreams of our diverse audience", says Disney's Nancy Kanter.

Aimee Carrero, who currently stars in the ABC show Young and Hungry, will play teenager Elena.

Latin America has a population of 588 million and is made up of over twenty countries.

While Elena does not come from a particular country, Aimee Carrero is an American actress of Dominican Republic and Puerto Rican descent.

The Disney princess franchise was created in the late 1990s, based on characters from Disney films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and Cinderella (1950).

Others include Ariel from the Little Mermaid (1989) and Pocahontas (1995).

In recent years Disney has introduced more characters from non-white backgrounds.

Tiana, who stars in The Princess and the Frog, became the first African-American princess in 2009.

Anika Nonie Rose, who voiced the character, said at the time that the new princess would have a big impact on children.

"It's a really wonderful thing for children to be able to look at this princess and say: 'It looks just like my friend - she's a princess too,'" she said.

"It's a long time coming but I'm glad it's here."

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