US EditionPint-Size Pioneer 'Dora the Explorer' Celebrates Her 25th Anniversary
- Nickelodeon is celebrating Dora the Explorer's 25th anniversary in 2025 with a new live-action movie, series season, podcast, and merchandise.
- Dora became a cultural phenomenon by pioneering Latina representation, empowering children through bilingual education and Latin cultural elements.
- Kathleen Herles originally voiced Dora from age 7 to 18 and now voices Dora's mom in the 2024 reboot, demonstrating Dora's lasting legacy.
- Latino actors made up 9.8% of main scripted roles in 2024, while Dora remains a crucial role model and instantly recognizable character, says the National Hispanic Media Coalition.
- Dora’s ongoing influence suggests continued demand for Latina protagonists on screen, highlighting the need for more diverse representation in media.
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Twenty-five years ago, a girl with a bob haircut appeared on television screens, speaking a mixture of English and Spanish, with a courageous and determined spirit.
New York, USA.- Twenty-five years ago, a girl with a bob haircut appeared on TV screens, speaking a mixture of English and Spanish, with a courageous and determined spirit. She had a planned adventure, a backpack, a cute friend and animated songs. "Hi, I'm Dora. What's your name?", she asked. This was, of course, Dora the Explorer, the first Latina to lead a major cartoon series and the girl who helped boost the rise of multicultural children's …
Twenty-five years ago, a girl with a bob haircut appeared on TV screens, speaking a mixture of English and Spanish, with a courageous and determined spirit. She had a planned adventure, a backpack, a cute friend and animated songs.
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