Disney accused over princess

Disney has had to defend its latest cartoon princess after critics said the Hispanic character — with fair skin and blue eyes — was not an accurate portrayal.

Disney accused over princess

The new character, Sofia, is a TV movie due to be aired on the Disney Channel and Disney Junior.

Hispanic pressure groups have questioned whether the young princess is an accurate representation Hispanic people and wondered why Disney is not doing more to promote its first princess with Hispanic roots.

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