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Tess Romero stars as young Elena Cañero-Reed in the Disney+ coming-of-age comedy series "Diary of a Future President." The series follows 13-year old Cuban-American Elena and her journey to becoming the future president of the United States while navigating the ups-and-downs of middle school.

Romero hails from Brooklyn, NY and got her acting start at a very young age. When she was just five years old, Romero landed a role in “Annie,” and shortly after she landed roles on both the NBC drama “Blindspot” and Comedy Central's “Alternatino.”

In addition to acting, Romero has studied dance and singing since the age of five. She loves the fine arts, spending time with friends and is an avid reader.

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Photos: Broadway Teens Raise Their Voices For Gun Safety At The Green Room 42

Broadway performer Carly Gold (Ferryman, Fun Home Nat’l Tour) presented a benefit concert to support common-sense gun safety legislation featuring young performers from the Broadway, film, and television community. See photos from the event.
Broadway Teens Raise Their Voices For Gun Safety At Benefit Concert At The Green Room 42, March 26

The benefit concert to support common-sense gun safety legislation featuring teen performers from the Broadway, film, and television community has a limited number of tickets remaining.
Carly Gold to Present BROADWAY TEENS RAISE THEIR VOICES FOR GUN SAFETY Benefit Concert at The Green Room 42

Broadway performer Carly Gold will present a benefit concert to support common-sense gun safety legislation featuring young performers from the Broadway, film, and television community at The Green Room 42 on March 26th.
Disney+ Cancels DIARY OF A FUTURE PRESIDENT After Two Seasons

The series followed Katty Huertas, a Latinx artist born in Columbia living in Washington DC. 'Diary 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.
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for DIARY OF A FUTURE PRESIDENT!

Katty Huertas, a multidisciplinary Latinx artist born in Columbia and based in Washington DC, designed the illustrated key art.
Nominations Announced For The 35th Annual Imagen Awards

The Imagen Foundation President Helen Hernandez today announced 114 nominees in 20 categories for this year's 35th Annual Imagen Awards.
Disney+ Orders Second Season of DIARY OF A FUTURE PRESIDENT

Disney+ announced today that the popular scripted series, “Diary of a Future President” has been renewed for a second season. 
VIDEO: Young Performers From Broadway and Beyond Come Together for LYRICS FOR LIFE Virtual Concert

Lyrics for Life is a concert series that has been seen in New York City and Los Angeles since 2014, featuring young talent from Broadway, TV, film, London's West End, award-winning dancers, musicians, and more.
The Paley Center Announces Spring Schedule

The Paley Center is pleased to announce that the Paley Archive, the world's largest collection of television and radio programs, will have a new home at the Beverly Hills Public Library starting this spring. Often referred to as a national treasure, the Paley Archive is the world's largest collection of publicly accessible television and radio programs, spanning 100 years and representing programs from over 70 countries.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DIARY OF A FUTURE PRESIDENT on Disney Plus

In the new Disney+ series “Diary of a Future President,” we see the origin story of a future leader. Told using the narration of 12-year-old Cuban American girl Elena's diary, this new family comedy follows her journey through the ups and downs of middle school, which set her on the path to becoming the president of the United States. “Diary of a Future President” was inspired by creator Ilana Peña's (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) childhood and is produced by Gina Rodriguez's (Jane the Virgin) I Can and I Will Productions. Rodriguez directed the first episode and guest stars as grown-up Elena.
Disney+ to Premiere DIARY OF A FUTURE PRESIDENT on January 17

The Disney+ original series, “Diary of a Future President,” from I Can and I Will Productions and CBS Television Studios, will premiere on Friday, January 17.  Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin,” “Someone Great”) and Emily Gipson (“Someone Great”) serve as executive producers on the 10-episode series, along with creator Ilana Peña (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”), on whose childhood the show was inspired, showrunner Robin Shorr (“The Carmichael Show”) and Brad Silberling (“Jane the Virgin”). 
Disney Plus Announces Six New Titles and Showcases Exciting Slate of Highly Anticipated Original Series and Films at D23 Expo 2019

This afternoon, Disney+ made its D23 Expo debut with its first-ever showcase presentation, announcing six new series in development and revealing key details about the highly anticipated streaming service to an enthusiastic audience at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim. The event showcased the sweeping array of talent with in-person and video appearances from the stars of Disney+'s slate of originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic and included sneak peeks, trailer premieres, and exclusive news about the service and its upcoming projects. Actress Yvette Nicole Brown, who stars in the Disney+ original film “Lady and the Tramp,” hosted the lively presentation, welcoming Kevin Mayer, chairman, Direct-to-Consumer & International, to the stage to kick off the show.
Disney+ Begins Production on DIARY OF A FEMALE PRESIDENT

Production started this week in Los Angeles on Disney+'s “Diary of a Female President,” from CBS Television Studios, executive producer Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin”) and Rodriguez's production company, I Can and I Will Productions.  Emily Gipson (“Someone Great”) will also executive produce, along with creator Ilana Peña (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) and showrunner Robin Shorr (“The Carmichael Show”). 
A Class Act NY's Successful MY FAVORITE THINGS Cabaret and Raffle to Benefit The EnCourage Kids Foundation

On Monday, February 27, 2017, A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio for kids and teens, proudly presented the "MY FAVORITE THINGS" Cabaret at the historic Triad Theatre. Talented young singers, ages 7-18, presented songs from their favorite Broadway musicals. A portion of the proceeds were donated to The enCourage Kids Foundation, a charity that encourages all kids facing health challenges to be carefree kids.
Photo Coverage: The Cast of MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS Celebrates Opening Night at the Lion Theatre

KOTA Productions presents Madeline's Christmas, an enchanting musical based on the beloved book series by Ludwig Bemelman. Performances run Dec 8-18 at The Lion Theatre, located at 410 West 42nd Street. The cast celebrated their opening night this weekend. See all new photos from the event below.
Photo Coverage: MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS Gets New York Premiere at The Lion Theatre

KOTA Productions presents Madeline's Christmas, an enchanting musical based on the beloved book series by Ludwig Bemelman. Performances run Dec 8-18 at The Lion Theatre, located at 410 West 42nd Street. See all new photos from the production below!
Sophie Knapp Stars in MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS, Beginning Tonight at Theatre Row

KOTA Productions presents Madeline's Christmas, an enchanting musical based on the beloved book series by Ludwig Bemelman. Performances run tonight, December 8, through December 18 at The Lion Theatre, located at 410 West 42nd Street.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS at Theatre Row

KOTA Productions presents Madeline's Christmas, an enchanting musical based on the beloved book series by Ludwig Bemelmans. Performances run Dec 8-18 at The Lion Theatre, located at 410 West 42nd Street.

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