Elena was born to the late King Raul and Queen Lucia of Avalor. She resides within the kingdom's castle alongside her family, consisting of her younger sister Isabel, maternal grandparents Francisco and Luisa, as well as her scheming maternal cousin, Esteban. She is additionally accompanied by a trio of comedic, flying jaquins that double as her friends and mode of transportation, as well as the wise spirit fox Zuzo, whom only she can see on her own free will, as a result of her magical abilities.
When Elena turned fifteen, her mother Queen Lucia gave her the Amulet of Avalor, a magical amulet that her parents hoped would always protect her from harm. One year later, Shuriki, an evil power-hungry sorceress from the Northern Islands, invaded Avalor and killed her parents. Alacazar, Avalor's Royal Wizard, came up with a way to save her family. Because he needed time to cast it, Elena made the choice to face Shuriki on her own. When Shuriki tried to strike her down, the Amulet saved Elena by pulling her inside it. When the Amulet was given to Sofia the First of Enchancia, Elena knew she was the one who would free her.
Once freed from the amulet where she stay for 41 years, Elena, orphaned, thought she would become queen, but she have to be the crowned princess and queen in learning for a while, with her cousin as the regent.
Over the course of season 1, Elena can make her scepter send beams of light as it is "The light scepter". Plus, Elena herself became magic because of the time spent in the amulet-and her powers grows. She soon discovers she can as well see humans ghosts on Dia del los muertos, and see and summons spirits at all times. She also discovers that her scepter can make her disappear, and she can breathe underwater thanks to a magic seaweed.
Later, Elena fall into the well of crystals and become more powerful. Her emotions can create magic and her dress change of color accordingly ( Red: Normal, Orange: Anger, Yellow: Joy, Blue: Sadness, Purple: Fear/Stress, Pink: Love, Cyan: Calm, White: Forgiveness).
Personality[]
Elena starts her story as an older teenager who's almost over-confident in her ability to rule, as she was born rightful heir to the throne, and quickly forms a team of her own peers as her closest circle. Her powers from the Amulet of Avalor and the Well of Takaina also aren't kept a secret, but she still struggles in figuring them out. However, Elena is devoted to the welfare of her subjects, her family, and her friends. She is shown to hold her father in high esteem and looks to him for inspiration. Also like Sofia, she has a pragmatic approach to leadership and a disregard for her own personal safety.
Appearance[]
At Sixteen to twenty years of age, Elena is a young girl who has dark skin complexion, with a slender figure and amber-brown eyes. She has ruby red lips and long, wavy, dark brown hair tied in a ponytail.
Her signature outfit is a long red sleeveless over-skirt dress stylized with matching coral gauze ruffle/flounces around the elastic neckline and on the side and bottom with an attached ivory-colored underskirt. Around her waist is a golden belt held in place with a golden buckle. She wears brown high heeled shoes with flowery patterns, orange flowers in the right side of her hair, a yellow and light blue beaded bracelet, and gold oval-shaped earrings.
Quotes[]
They say every story has a beginning... except mine. My story has two. That's me: Princess Elena of Avalor on my fifteenth birthday. My parents gave me a special gift, that day; a magical amulet they said would always protect me from harm. I didn't think I ever need it. But one fateful day, an evil power-hungry sorceress named, "Shuriki" invaded Avalor. She attacked my parents, then came after the rest of us. Our royal wizard, Alacazar knew a spell that could protect my little sister and grandparents in an enchanted painting, but he needed time to cast it. So I decided to face Shuriki on my own! Shuriki tried to strike me down, but the amulet saved my life... by pulling me inside it! Alacazar found the amulet and summoned the spirit animal Zuzo, who sent him on a journey to free me. It took a little longer than I've hoped; 41 years. But one magical day, I was FREED from the amulet! It was FINALLY my time to take back my kingdom! I rescued my grandparents and sister Isabel from the enchanted painting, and with the help of the brave people of Avalor, I defeated the wicked Sorceress. Avalor was free once more. And... as heir to the throne, I was gonna be the new ruler! [giggles] So, as it turned out, my adventure wasn't over, it was just beginning. Again.
—Elena's narration on the series premire.noicon
Mama! Papa!
—Elena before her parents were attacked by Shuriki.noicon
Sofia: Princess Elena? [Elena awakes from unconsciousness] Sofia: (gasps) Elena: (laughing) I'm free! I'm finally free! Whoa! Sofia: Are you okay? Elena: I'm good. (laughs) I'm good. I guess that's what happens when you're stuck inside an amulet for 41 years. You forget how to walk. (screams in excitement, as she picks up and hugs Sofia) I KNEW YOU WERE THE ONE! THANK YOU! Sofia: (choking, in a strained voice) You're... welcome!
—Elena after she was freed from the amulet by Sofia.noicon
I was in the amulet so long, I thought I might never get out, but here I am.
—Elena before singing "My Time", Elena and the Secret of Avalornoicon
♫It feels so weird having my feet on the ground. It's been a while since I've been walking around. With my own eyes, I can once again see. My dream has come true — I am free!
But now that I'm here, there's a mission at hand: To drive that witch out of our beautiful land. I'll banish the darkness and bring back the light 'Cuz this time I'm ready to fight!
This is my time, my time to face my old foe. My time, reclaim what was ours long ago. This is my time to stand up with honor and pride. My time, I've come too far to be denied.
Now off I must fly to the palace once more. To win back the freedom of all Avalor. I've spent my whole life waiting just for this day. And nothing will get in my way.
This is my time, I have a plan that can't fail. My time, I won't stop 'til I prevail. My time, to honor my family and friends. My time, this is my time once again! This is my time... Once again!!!♫
—Elena singing on her way back to Avalor to liberate it from Shuriki.noicon
Elena: SHURIKI! (Shuriki, then Roland and Miranda, then Esteban gasps) Shuriki: Princess Elena! Elena: The time has come to pay for your crimes! Roland: Crimes? What crimes? Elena: Shuriki invaded Avalor and overthrew the royal family; MY family.
—Elena interrupting King Roland II's trade agreement.noicon
I'm sorry for the danger I've put your family in, but I've waited so many years for the one princess that could free me from the Amulet. And that was Sofia. I sensed it from the very first day she moved into your castle.
—Elena meeting the rest of Sofia's family.noicon
♫And so we will march to the palace once more, To bring back the freedom of all Avalor, We've spent our whole lives waiting just for this day And nothing, no, nothing, will stand in our way! This is our time! Together as one, we won't fail! Our time... This time we know we'll prevail! Our time To honor our family and friends! Our time! This is our time (This is our time) (This is our time) OUR TIME... ONCE AGAIN...!!!♫
—Elena and Sofia with their families and friends, and the inhabitants of Avalor marching to the palace to liberate Avalor from Shuriki.noicon
It's NOT your palace, Shuriki. It's ours! And you can't stop all of us!
—Elena with the people and the Enchancian family confronting Shuriki.noicon
Maybe so, but lets see how powerful you are without it!
—Elena before snapping Shuriki's wand in half.noicon
Let every bell in Avalor ring. We are FREE!
—Elena after the freedom of Avalor.noicon
Elena: Whew! Well, Naomi, here we are. My favorite view of the city. Naomi: (sighs) You were right, Elena. It was worth the hike, even if there was no path. Elena: Well, there used to be one. But, I haven't been up here in 41 years. Naomi: Oh, right! You were stuck in that amulet. Elena: Yes. That's kinda why I wanted to come up here. There's something I needed to show you. (Naomi sits beside Elena, and Elena opens her purse revealing a case, then opens it revealing a broken wand) Naomi: What is that?! Elena: This wand belonged to Shuriki; The Sorceress who invaded Avalor. Naomi: The one who put you in that amulet? Elena: Sort of. It's time I told you the whole story; how I lost everything and everyone I loved, and how I finally found my way back home. The truth is, I would still be trapped in that amulet today if it wasn't for a brave young princess named, Sofia.
—Elena and Naomi in the prologue of Elena and the Secret of Avalor.noicon
I was just excited. Día de los Muertos is the one day of the year we get to celebrate the family who aren't with us anymore. It's like we're throwing a party, and everyone we love is invited.
—Elena about Día de los Muertos also known as the "Dead of Day"noicon
Día de los Muertos means more to me this year, since Mami and Papi are no longer here. But I'm not feeling sad now I'm feeling joy inside, Because this festival keeps their memory alive!
—Elena singing about her parents deaths.noicon
Because It's more than just caroling. Everyone has to join in, and go wherever I go.
—Elena to Gabe, starting a paranda.noicon
Elena: Wait! Don't go. Lucia: Keep us close to your heart, and we will never be far. Raul: We love you so much, Elenita. Elena: I love you, too...
—Elena's sad, but joyful tears as her parents' ghosts disappear, "The Jewel of Maru"noicon
You came!
—A surprised Elena as the Family of Enchancia returned for her coronationnoicon
I look at everyone around me Every day you all astound me And whenever I felt that I was lost Somehow one of you always found me And now you’ve crowned me Oh
You’re my guiding light The star that leads me through the night All together, till forever I know we’re gonna alright You’re my guiding light You pick me up until I get it right Con mi gente, para siempre Our love will always shine so bright!
—Elena after being crowned as Queen.noicon
Gallery[]
"I'm free! I'm finally free!"
"I KNEW YOU WERE THE ONE! THANK YOU!"
"The time has come to pay for your crimes!"
"I love you, too."
Trivia[]
-She is played by Aimee Carrero
-Elena appears in the movie Sofia the first: Elena and the Secret of Avalor and in the series Elena of Avalor.
-Her kingdom is Avalor.
-She's technically 56 years old but still look 16. She is still seen as too young to reign, and is still in a learning to become a queen. This, until she turns 20 at then end of the series is crowned.
