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4 days ago
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Cool "Encanto" Facts That Enhance Your Viewing
In 2021, the world fell in love with the Madrigal family. Encanto's popularity has only grown since then — and a lot of fans believe it is the best Disney movie of the century so far. The magic is everywhere in and out of the movie, so I did some digging for some fun facts that we will talk about (unlike Bruno). Here are 23 Encanto fun facts that will make you feel right at home: Stephanie Beatriz was originally going to play Luisa. Unlike her signature role as the rugged Rosa Diaz in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Beatriz's real-life personality eventually led the filmmakers to offer her the leading role of Mirabel. Speaking of Beatriz, she actually auditioned for a part in the film by singing "You're Welcome" from Moana. That's making a bold first impression. Encanto is actually the first Disney animation to utilize full-time choreographers. To better capture Colombian cultural inspirations and dance styles, choreographers Jamal Sims and Kai Martinez were brought on to breathe life into the moves of the animated characters. Mirabel was initially known as Beatriz. Ultimately, Mirabel was chosen, based on the Spanish word "mira," meaning "to look." As for Bruno, he was originally called Oscar. With all that green, I'm glad they didn' been too Oscar the Grouch-coded. Colombian children do indeed drink coffee at a young age. So the coffee kid was a reference to that. I'm a grown man and still hate good on you, Colombian kids. Like most Disney movies, field trips were required to better study the culture of Colombia. Although the filmmakers went once, COVID-19 canceled Disney's second research trip. Pepa's gift was initially meant to be "indestructibility." Would've been hard to showcase for his big doorknob ceremony, but I'm sure producers had a plan. During the scene where Isabela shares her true feelings about her engagement, she uses her gift to create a cactus that is shaped like Mickey Mouse. Hidden Mickey confirmed? The filmmakers left clues about characters' gifts through clothing. Luisa has dumbbells and other weights on her skirt. Pepa has golden sun earrings. Camilo has chameloeons on his poncho. And many more clues throughout the family's wardrobe. According to Jared Bush, the woman whose fish had died was known as Senora Pezmuerto, which roughly translates to "Mrs. Dead Fish." I think the writing was on the wall for her fish. F in the chat for fish. Mirabel dances her way (literally to her own beat) when singing alone, but during the other Madrigals' songs, she does her best to learn and match their rhythms and dance "languages." Mirabel does not have a comical sidekick. A first in Disney movies, this was done intentionally to let the main character stand on their own. Most of the Latin voices that appear in the movie are from Colombian-born or Colombian-descent actors. Abuela's real name is Alma, which means "soul" in Spanish. In the beginning of the film, Mirabel dances through a game of Tejo, the national sport of Colombia, which includes beer and gunpowder and derives from the Indigenous groups who dwell there (imagine explosive cornhole). Luisa's bedroom door symbol is a reference to the Colombian weightlifter Maria Isabel Urrutia, who was the first Colombian athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Bruno's costume was purposely designed to fade into the background. The color used is called "go-away green," a color used by Disney Imagineers to make your eye skim past buildings and structures. Sebastián Yatra agreed to be part of the film before he even knew what it was about. He quite literally did the "Where do I sign?" When under the bed with Antonio, Mirabel uses her lips to point toward her gift to him. Lip pointing is a gestural system used in South American and other cultures. And lastly, composer Lin-Manuel Miranda has said that the song "Surface Pressure" was inspired by his older sister, Luz. What is your favorite Encanto moment? Comment below! Watch Encanto on Disney+.
Yahoo
10-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
3 Adorable Bush Dog Puppies Were Just Born at a Zoo in Arkansas
The litter consists of two males, Train and Bernardo, and a female named BeatrizNEED TO KNOW The Little Rock Zoo in Arkansas just welcomed three bush dog pups The litter features two males, Train and Bernardo, and a female named Beatriz Bush dogs are small canids native to Central and South America, and — despite their name — are more closely related to maned wolves than domestic dogsA zoo in Arkansas just got a little bigger! The Little Rock Zoo announced the birth of three bush dog pups in a Facebook post shared on Aug. 5. The zoo said the newborns are 'doing well and growing fast' and are 'under the watchful eye of their devoted parents and our animal care team.' The zoo also said that temporary 'puppy fences' have been installed in their enclosure to prevent the pups from wandering too close to a moat within the area. In a blog post shared on Aug. 7, the zoo announced that the litter features two males, Train and Bernardo, and a female named Beatriz. The pups' parents are relatively recent arrivals at the Little Rock Zoo themselves. The zoo announced the arrival of the pair several months back in an April blog post, sharing that they hail from France. 'Bush dogs are not commonly found in U.S. zoos — only four or five institutions house them nationwide, including Little Rock. When the zoo's last bush dog passed in September 2024, the team immediately began working with partners in Europe to identify potential animals to help re-establish a breeding pair,' the zoo explained in the blog post. The zoo ultimately found two 12-month-old bush dogs — Paku, a male from a zoo in Sables d'Olonne, and Luz, a female from the Parc Zoologique de Paris. They then began the long process of getting the animals to their zoo in Arkansas, which involved 'months of paperwork, health certifications, permits and international coordination.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Luz and Paku finally arrived at the zoo in March, where they were ultimately introduced. The introduction 'went better than we could have hoped,' the zoo said at the time in its post. 'Luz, the braver of the two, led the way, with Paku closely following her around as they explored their new environment.' The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Bush dogs are small canids native to Central and South America, per the zoo's blog. And despite their name, they are more closely related to maned wolves than domestic dogs. Bush dogs live in close-knit packs and are known for their cooperative hunting skills, which enable them to take down significantly larger prey. They are also strong swimmers and have partially webbed feet, allowing them to navigate flooded forests and rivers. Read the original article on People
Hindustan Times
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
I love when people around me are funny: Stephanie Beatriz on 'Twisted Metal'
New Delhi, Hollywood actor Stephanie Beatriz says moving from the popular sitcom "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" to the wild world of "Twisted Metal" was thrilling as she found herself among a talented group of actors who pushed her to perform at her best. I love when people around me are funny: Stephanie Beatriz on 'Twisted Metal' "I just love jokes and I love when people around me are funny and just killing it in jokes," Beatriz, who shot to fame for her deadpan portrayal of police officer Rosa Diaz in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", told PTI in an interview. In "Twisted Metal", the 44-year-old actor plays the role of Quiet, a fierce and unpredictable car thief with a tragic past, who teams up with Anthony Mackie's John Doe on a high-stakes journey across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The show, based on the popular video game of the same name, started in 2023 and recently returned with its second season on SonyLIV. Beatriz, also known for her work in Disney's animated film "Encanto" and filmmaker Jon M Chu musical "In the Heights", called "Twisted Metal" a "structurally different" project. "My role on 'Brooklyn' was really to be the straight man for a lot of really zany comedians around me. And in this, I get to be the straight man to John's zaniness, but I too get to play in that goofy world. It's very different and it's fun," she said, adding that the new season features many characters who are "funny". "One of the coolest things about being on set was that you're surrounded by these really funny people, comedians, actors, who are sort of making you step your game up. That was really joyful and fun. I loved that," Beatriz said. "Twisted Metal" is set in a dystopian America where civilization has collapsed and society is divided into violent city-states. Amid this lawless wasteland, a mysterious figure named Calypso hosts a deadly tournament where drivers compete in weaponised vehicles for a chance to have their greatest wish granted. The series follows John Doe and Quiet as they strive to survive brutal battles, forge unlikely alliances, and chase a shot at redemption. Asked about the fascination of storytellers with the concept of dystopia, Beatriz said humans have always been curious about disasters and how people might respond when everything falls apart. "You can go back to cave dwellings and see disaster, like 'what are we gonna do if this happens?' I think we, collectively, want to see how human beings would react in the worst possible scenario because we don't know what that will be like for us. That hasn't happened to us." People like to explore extreme situations in stories because they reflect real emotions like "grief, fear, and anxiety", she added. The actor said the show portrays themes like the divide between the rich and the poor, the desire for fairness, and the hope for change. " is a big part of our show, the people inside the walls and the people outside the walls, and who decides who gets in and why certain people have to stay out and is there a way to create a society that is more equal and they're given that opportunity with the tournament. "Because Calypso says anybody can enter this tournament. It's a fair game for anyone. And if you win, you get your greatest wish granted." Developed by Michael Jonathan Smith, "Twisted Metal' season two also stars Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, Thomas Haden Church, and Anthony Carrigan. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
I love when people around me are funny: Stephanie Beatriz on Twisted Metal
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Hollywood actor Stephanie Beatriz says moving from the popular sitcom 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine" to the wild world of 'Twisted Metal" was thrilling as she found herself among a talented group of actors who pushed her to perform at her best. 'I just love jokes and I love when people around me are funny and just killing it in jokes," Beatriz, who shot to fame for her deadpan portrayal of police officer Rosa Diaz in 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine", told PTI in an interview. In 'Twisted Metal", the 44-year-old actor plays the role of Quiet, a fierce and unpredictable car thief with a tragic past, who teams up with Anthony Mackie's John Doe on a high-stakes journey across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The show, based on the popular video game of the same name, started in 2023 and recently returned with its second season on SonyLIV. Beatriz, also known for her work in Disney's animated film 'Encanto" and filmmaker Jon M Chu musical 'In the Heights", called 'Twisted Metal" a 'structurally different" project. 'My role on 'Brooklyn' was really to be the straight man for a lot of really zany comedians around me. And in this, I get to be the straight man to John's zaniness, but I too get to play in that goofy world. It's very different and it's fun," she said, adding that the new season features many characters who are 'funny". 'One of the coolest things about being on set was that you're surrounded by these really funny people, comedians, actors, who are sort of making you step your game up. That was really joyful and fun. I loved that," Beatriz said. 'Twisted Metal" is set in a dystopian America where civilization has collapsed and society is divided into violent city-states. Amid this lawless wasteland, a mysterious figure named Calypso hosts a deadly tournament where drivers compete in weaponised vehicles for a chance to have their greatest wish granted. The series follows John Doe and Quiet as they strive to survive brutal battles, forge unlikely alliances, and chase a shot at redemption. Asked about the fascination of storytellers with the concept of dystopia, Beatriz said humans have always been curious about disasters and how people might respond when everything falls apart. 'You can go back to cave dwellings and see disaster, like 'what are we gonna do if this happens?' I think we, collectively, want to see how human beings would react in the worst possible scenario because we don't know what that will be like for us. That hasn't happened to us." People like to explore extreme situations in stories because they reflect real emotions like 'grief, fear, and anxiety", she added. The actor said the show portrays themes like the divide between the rich and the poor, the desire for fairness, and the hope for change. '(It) is a big part of our show, the people inside the walls and the people outside the walls, and who decides who gets in and why certain people have to stay out and is there a way to create a society that is more equal and they're given that opportunity with the tournament. 'Because Calypso says anybody can enter this tournament. It's a fair game for anyone. And if you win, you get your greatest wish granted." Developed by Michael Jonathan Smith, 'Twisted Metal" season two also stars Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, Thomas Haden Church, and Anthony Carrigan. PTI RB RB BK BK view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
What's On
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Swim in style with these must-have online swimwear brands
As we dive into the height of summer, night swims and late dips in the sea are officially in. But let's be real, plenty of us are still braving the heat for a midday swim too. Whether you're cooling off after dark or catching rays under the sun, one thing's for sure: you've got to do it in style. From bold bikinis to sleek one-pieces, we've rounded up exclusively online swimwear brands worth adding to your wardrobe for your next splash. Alda On Skin Founded by Beatriz Nagarian-Perez, Alda on Skin is a Dubai based swimwear label inspired by the founder's island roots in the Seychelles and her deep love for the sea, sand, and everything beachy. Born out of a personal journey toward self-acceptance, the brand is all about helping women feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. Beatriz designs each piece herself, testing every style to ensure it not only looks beautiful but feels effortless to wear. With a focus on soft, sustainable fabrics and limited-edition collections, Alda on Skin recently rebranded is where timeless design meets body-positive purpose. Discover swimwear that celebrates you, shop online at @aldaonskin Chic Le Frique A Dubai-based fashion label created by Sara Rahbari in 2018 with a bold vision to design pieces that speak to the confident, classy woman who doesn't just wear fashion, she wears her feelings. While the brand curates high-street pieces from international labels, its in-house line stands out for its timeless cuts, statement silhouettes, and distinctive flair. 'Crafted for the bold, designed to be timeless' Chic Le Frique continues to celebrate individuality with fashion that empowers. Explore the collection at @chiclefrique_official Beach City Beach City founded in Dubai by Daisy Raffan is a trend-led swimwear and resortwear brand made for sunseekers who love to stand out. Known for bold colours, crinkle textures, and flattering cuts, the brand offers everything from sleek one-pieces to statement bikinis. Each collection is designed to make you feel confident whether you're at a beach club or poolside on holiday. Turn up the heat and shop at @shopbeachcity Ya Omri Founded in 2021 by Helen A, Ya Omri is a Dubai based label rooted in culture, confidence, and self-expression. Inspired by the vibrant spirit of the Middle East, the brand celebrates women through meaningful designs that honour individuality and authenticity. The name 'Ya Omri' Arabic for 'my life, my love' reflects this purpose at its core. Blending thoughtful craftsmanship with sustainable materials, each piece is created to last and empower. With East African, London, and Middle Eastern influences, Ya Omri brings a global, soulful perspective to modern swimwear for every woman and every body. Discover more at @ya_omri_swimwear New swimwear, who this? Here's where to flaunt it this summer as we've rounded up 15 spots to enjoy night swims in Dubai Images: Instagram and Brand Websites > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
