The Cast of 'Encanto': Your Guide to Who's Who + Behind the scene

To cast the family Madrigal, Disney reached out to several Colombian superstars, as well as Latin-American stars from our favorite television shows and films. Here's our guide to the voices behind Encanto

Meet the Voices Behind the ‘Encanto’ Cast

others, voice the characters in the Oscar-nominated animated Disney film.

Encanto sang its way into the hearts of many when it hit Disney+ on Dec. 24, with songs from the animated film quickly climbing up the streaming charts — thanks, in part, to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songwriting ability.

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Stephanie Beatriz as Mirabel Madrigal

Our heroine Mirabel is the member of the family Madrigal without powers. Despite being different, she's still dedicated to helping her family and their town, though she grapples with her self-esteem. Beatriz is best known for playing tough, monotone-voiced cop Rosa Diaz on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and she starred in the musical In the Heights last year. She's also no stranger to voiceover work, with roles in Bob's Burgers, Q-Force, and Bojack Horseman.

   Jessica Darrow as Luisa Madrigal

Luisa is Mirabel's older sister, the rock of the family who uses her literal power of super-strength to shoulder heavy burdens. Her standout song "Surface Pressure" is an anthem to perfectionists everywhere. Darrow is an up-and-coming Cuban-America actress who previously starred in the miniseries Following Hannah Stone

  Diane Guerrero as Isabela Madrigal

Golden child Isabela has the power to bloom flowers out of thin air, a power she explores in her song "What Else Can I Do?" She also Mirabel's eldest sister, and the two butt heads quite often. Guerrero has starred on several hit TV shows including Jane the Virgin, Orange is the New Black, and Doom Patrol. She's also written a book about growing up undocumented, called In the Country We Love: My Family Divided.

María Cecilia Botero as Abuela Alma Madrigal

Abuela, the matriarch of the family Madrigal, is the keeper of the family's magic and their Casita. She keeps the family and the town afloat, though her methods may be stifling to her granddaughter Mirabel. Colombia native Botero is a famed telenovela star, who starred in Enfermeras, La Bruja, and Nuevo rico, nuevo pobre.

  John Leguizamo as Bruno Madrigal

Bruno—of the Tik Tok favorite "We Don't Talk About Bruno"—is estranged from the family. His power, the ability to tell the future, has left him alienated from the town, but he may be closer than anyone knows. Leguizamo has a decades-long career in Hollywood, starring in films and shows including Romeo + Juliet, the Ice Age franchise, and the miniseries When They See Us. He also received a Special Tony Award in 2018 for his one-man shows, including Spic-O-Rama and Latin History for Morons.

   Angie Cepeda as Julieta Madrigal

Mirabel's devoted mom Julieta has the very cool power of healing people through the food she cooks. In addition to starring in several telenovela hits, Cepeda has appeared in international films including Wild Horses, A Night in Old Mexico, and the adaptation of the novel Love in the Time of Cholera. Jane the Virgin fans may also recognize her from her recurring role as one of Rogelio's costars in seasons 2 and 3.

Wilmer Valderrama as Agustín Madrigal

Mirabel's dad Agustín is one of the husbands who married into the family Madrigal. In addition to protecting his daughter, he's prone to face swelling from bee stings. Valderrama is best known for playing Fez in That '70s Show, and he's also starred on Grey's Anatomy, From Dusk Til Dawn: The Series, and NCIS. 

Carolina Gaitán as Pepa Madrigal

Mirabel's aunt Pepa can control the weather through her emotions, which means she's prone to conjuring rainstorms when she's anxious. Gaitán is a popular Colombian actress who has starred in shows including Celia, Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso, and Netflix's Narcos. She was also an uncredited background singer on The Greatest Showman's ballad "This Is Me."

Mauro Castillo as Félix Madrigal

Pepa's husband Félix spends most of his time taking care of his three kids and calming the storms his wife conjures. Mauro Castillo is a Colombian musician and the former singer for the salsa group Grupo Niche. He also starred in the telenovelas Paro de mi corazón and El Joe: The Legend.

Adassa as Dolores Madrigal

Dolores is the eldest child of Pepa and Félix and Mirabel's cousin. Her power of super-hearing helps Mirabel when she needs to know what secrets the family's keeping. Adassa is a reggaetón singer-songwriter who made her acting debut with Encanto. The "Reggaetón Princess" has collaborated with Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, and Pitbull, and made a cameo on Ciara and Missy Elliot's "1, 2 Step" (Don Candiani Reggaetón Remix).

Rhenzy Feliz as Camilo Madrigal

Teen shapeshifter Camilo is the middle child of Pepa and Félix, and he uses his powers to entertain the town and tease on the odd family member. NYC native Feliz has starred in several shows including Marvel's Runaways, Teen Wolf, and American Horror Stories. He also recently acted alongside Ben Affleck in the film The Tender Bar.

Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Antonio Madrigal

Five-year-old Antonio is the youngest of the Madrigals, and the latest to go through his power ceremony. The animal lover gets the ability to speak to his furry friends. Child actor Cabot-Coyners previously played Kenya Barris' youngest child on the Netflix series #BlackAF.

       Maluma as Mariano Guzman

The handsome Mariano is an eligible bachelor with eyes for Isabela, though the trouble with the Madrigal magic may stand in the way of their trip to the altar. Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma is a Grammy nominee and one of the best-selling Latin artists today. After Encanto, he's starring alongside Jennifer Lopez in the rom-com Marry Me.

You need to know this❓

"We Don't Talk About Bruno" just passed "Let It Go" to become the biggest Billboard Hot 100 hit for a Disney movie in 26 years.

1.First, Lin-Manuel Miranda was involved with Encanto from the very beginning, unlike Moana where he was brought in to write the songs and music late in the development process.

2.Lin-Manuel Miranda worked on the music and songs for Encanto for five years, and he joked that his 7-year-old and 3-year-old were his “beta testers,” in that if they liked a song, he knew it was perfect.

3.Lin-Manuel Miranda, his dad Luis, and the Encanto filmmaking team took a two-week research trip to Colombia where they were able to study the music and culture that helped influence the songs.

4.Due to the fact that everyone was working on Encanto from home, Disney was very strict about giving footage out. So, Lin-Manuel Miranda had to ask for specific sections of the film while writing the songs.

5.“ We Don’t Talk About Bruno” was inspired by the thing that happens in a family where everyone always gossips about the thing you all agree not to talk about.

6.When creating the character of Bruno, director Jared Bush sent Lin-Manuel Miranda a list of potential names for the character and Lin immediately replied, “Definitely Bruno.” It was because the name perfectly fit for a song Lin was writing: “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”

7.“The Family Madrigal” is inspired by “Belle” from Beauty and the Beast. Both songs introduce the audience to the characters and town.

8.In “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” when the entire family is singing over each other, they are all singing over the same chord progression with “a totally different rhythm and a totally different cadence.”

9.The different styles of music showcased in “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” were also meant to represent the “incredible amount of variety” within Colombian music

10.After Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” he recorded a demo track to send to the directors and cast, where he sang all 10 parts.

11.Due to COVID-19, the actors actually recorded their parts for “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” separately in studios across the United States and Colombia.

12.Disney submitted “Dos Oruguitas” for consideration in the Best Original Song category at the 2022 Academy Awards, and if it wins it would become Disney’s first non-English-language winner in the category.

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