(Quien.com)
The Walt Disney defended
his new character, the Princess
Sophia, who in his presentation
was billed as a "Hispanic
Princess", but whose features
have caused controversy among U.S. Hispanic associations.
After criticism of the character, Disney recanted
and explained that he had never intended Sofia Hispanic
traits. "What is important to know is that Sophie is
a girl from a fairy tale living in a fairytale world.
All characters come from places of fantasy that may
reflect elements of different cultures and ethnicities, but are not intended specifically
to represent real-world cultures, "said Nancy Kanter Tuesday, general manager of Disney Junior worldwide.
"The writers have wisely chosen to write
stories that will be familiar to children
from different backgrounds," he added. The new character, which will be released
on Disney Channel on November 18,
has red hair, blue
eyes and white skin, features not
defined mostly Latinos.
"We need more heroes right now that are
identifiable," criticized Alex Nogales, president and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition, a nonprofit organization
that promotes equality of Latinos in the entertainment industry.
"We are at a time when Latinos are taking
the blame for everything that is wrong with America. If you
are going to promote to the public, and Latinos in particular, let us
the favor and become (the character) in a
real America, "he said. Kanter
insisted the fairy world of Sofia is not ours, but
one designed to stimulate the
imagination of children. "Series
debut in Sofia Sofia
The First: Once upon a princess, created for
children between 2 and 7 years
.
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