Elena

Elena Castillo Flores is the ruling Queen (formerly Crown Princess) of Avalor and Disney's first Latina princess, starring in the animated series Elena of Avalor. Background & Story • Origin: She is the oldest daughter of the late King Raul and Queen Lucia of Avalor. • The 41-Year Imprisonment: When she was a teenager, the evil sorceress Shuriki attacked the castle, killed her parents, and tried to kill Elena. To save her life and her younger sister Isabel, Elena got pulled into the magical Amulet of Avalor, where she remained trapped for 41 years. • Liberation & Reign: She was eventually freed from the amulet by Princess Sofia (from Sofia the First). She returned to reclaim her kingdom, defeated Shuriki, learned to govern with the help of a Grand Council, and eventually ascended the throne as Queen of Avalor by age 20. Character Traits & Abilities • Personality: Brave, passionate, and deeply protective of her family and subjects, though she initially had to learn patience and how to listen to counsel instead of rushing into danger. • Skills & Magic: An expert in fencing and swordsmanship, wielder of the magical Scepter of Light, and able to see spirit guides like Zuzo and communicate with spirits during Día de los Muertos. • Companions: Backed by her sister Isabel, wizard Mateo, royal guard Gabe, friend Naomi, spirit animal Zuzo, and a trio of flying Jaquins (named Skylar, Migs, and Luna).