“We are so excited for season 2 and cannot wait to share this next chapter of ‘Diary’ with viewers. I love that this heartfelt show celebrates a Latinx family and epitomizes our commitment to inclusive storytelling.” Rodriguez shared, “I’m honored and grateful to be able to return to this series for a season two. Peña also makes her directorial debut with the season’s ninth episode. Rodriguez directs the second season’s first episode. All 10 episodes from season two will start streaming on August 18. Season one of Diary of a Future President is currently available on Disney+. Diary of a Future President is produced by CBS Studios in association with I Can and I Will Productions. Keith Heisler and Molly Breeskin are executive producers alongside Peña and Rodriguez. The recurring cast members include Jessica Marie Garcia as Gabi’s colleague Camila, Carmina Garay as Elena’s best friend Sasha, Sanai Victoria as Elena’s classmate Melissa, Harmeet Pandey as Elena’s friend Jessica, as well as Brandon Severs and Nathan Arenas as Bobby’s friends Liam and Danny. Tess Romero stars as young Elena Cañero-Reed alongside executive producer Gina Rodriguez ( Jane the Virgin) who features as grown-up Elena who reappears throughout the season as Elena’s future self and conscience that guides her through middle school and towards the White House.ĭiary of a Future President also stars Selenis Leyva ( Orange Is the New Black) as Elena’s mother Gabi, Charlie Bushnell as Elena’s brother Bobby, and Michael Weaver as Gabi’s boyfriend Sam. Known for her work which explores identity and folklore, Huertas created the art in conjunction with the design company mOcean for Disney+.ĭiary of a Future President is created by showrunner Ilana Peña ( Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and loosely inspired by Peña’s own adolescence, Diary of a Future President has been lauded for its authentic portrayal of a Latinx tween and her friends and family. Katty Huertas, a multidisciplinary Latinx artist born in Columbia and based in Washington DC, designed the illustrated key art. While we have shows like Gentefied and the upcoming comedy series about a Mexican-American family developed by Eva Longoria, we look forward to seeing more Latinxs behind and in front of the camera.Today, Disney+ revealed the official trailer and key art for season two of the original series Diary of a Future President, premiering on Wednesday, August 18.Ĭontinuing the origin story of Cuban American and future leader Elena Cañero-Reed as she enters the seventh grade and recounted through excerpts from 13-year-old Elena’s diary, this coming-of-age series follows Elena through the ups and downs of middle school which sets her on the path to becoming the President of the United States. That said, there’s still a long way to go for Latinx representation in Hollywood, especially showing the diversity within Latinidad. The cast is made up mostly of poderosas and we are here for it, especially with the cancellation of Latina-led series including Vida and One Day at a Time. Jessica Maria Garcia ( On My Block) shines as Gabi’s feisty colleague Camila and expect a cameo from disabled comedian/actress Danielle Perez on episode 7. We also see her older brother Bobby (Charlie Bushnell) coming to terms with his sexuality. Her mom Gabi (Selenis Leyva), is an attorney trying to balance being a mom with her career and a relationship that’s becoming more serious Sam Faber,(Michael Weaver). The 10-episode season is available on the streaming platform and the season 2 trailer gives a preview of what’s going on in the lives of everyone in her household. “So how do we break into her world instead of the other way around?” “This isn’t a show about a president it’s a show about a teenage girl,” Peña told the publication. The show is loosely based on the life of creator and executive producer Ilana Peña who told IndieWire that for this second season they’re focusing less on grown Elena in the White House and more on the development of her relationship with her inner voice and young Elena’s journey toward becoming president. The coming-of-age series follows Elena as she navigates the highs and lows of middle school before becoming president of the United States. Cuban American Elena Cañero-Reed, 12, (Tess Romero) is heading to seventh grade and is getting a little more accustomed to her inner voice which is a version of her future self played by executive producer Gina Rodriguez ( Jane the Virgin). Seeing a Cuban-American future female president on the small screen is a sign of progress and so naturally we’re excited to see the return of Diary of a Future President on Disney+.
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