Jasmine debuted in Aladdin (1992) as the Princess of Agrabah, daughter of the Sultan.

Is Princess Jasmine Arab or Indian?

While some claim Jasmine is Arab because the movie opens with a song called Arabian Nights, others believe that the architecture in Agrabah is clearly based on the Taj Mahal, making Jasmine Indian. It's a debate that has fueled speculation that in Hollywood, Indians and Arabs are interchangeable.

What kingdom is Jasmine the princess of?

She is the independent and rebellious princess of Agrabah, a Middle Eastern kingdom ruled by her father, the Sultan. As the future Sultana, Jasmine has a strong sense of obligation to her kingdom.

Is Jasmine Egyptian princess?

She is an Arab. She was the first non-white Disney princess.

Is Princess Jasmine 15 years old?

A recent The Mary Sue article even pointed out that Princess Jasmine from Aladdin is only 15 years old.

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What Disney Princess is 18?

For a rundown, the 11 characters of the official Disney Princess franchise are Snow White (age 14), Jasmine (15), Ariel (16), Aurora (16), Mulan (16), Merida (16), Belle (17), Pocahontas (18), Rapunzel (18), Cinderella (19) and Tiana (19).

Who is the oldest princess in Disney?

1937: Snow White

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs came out in 1937, debuting the very first Disney princess with Snow White herself. Voiced by Adriana Caselotti, she's incredibly of her time (i.e. dated af).

Which Disney Princess is Indian?

Ananya, the Last Empress.

What race is Aladdin?

In the both Galland's text and Richard Burton's popular 1885 English translation, Aladdin lives “in a city of the cities in China.” Illustrations of the tales from the Victorian era depict the story and its characters as Chinese.

What is Princess Jasmine's full name?

While the princess in the original tale is named Badroulbadour, the studio decided to rename the character the more familiar "Jasmine" after actress Jasmine Guy. Additionally, the name was also among the decade's most popular at the time.

What race is Moana?

Moana as she appears in Moana (2016). Inspired by Polynesian mythology, Moana is depicted as the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village, who is chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti.

How old is Moana?

At 16 years old, Moana of Motunui has a slender yet muscular build that sets her apart from previous Disney princesses and heroines. She has brown eyes with thick eyebrows and eyelashes, full brownish-pink lips, and long, wavy, black hair.

How old is Ariel?

According to production notes, Ariel is described as a "spirited 18-year-old" (via Yahoo!). This change of age is likely to avoid criticism surrounding Ariel's hasty marriage to Prince Eric in the animated version and make 23-year-old Halle Bailey more believable in the role.

How is Jafar related to Jasmine?

When Aladdin revealed that Jafar was controlling the Sultan through his magic snake staff, Jasmine's hatred grew stronger for what he was doing to her father. Later, after Jafar successfully took over Agrabah, he made Jasmine his slave and wanted her to become his queen, much to her utter horror, anger and disgust.

Who are the 13 Disney princesses?

The thirteen characters in the franchise consist of Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Moana, and Raya.

What race is Mulan?

MULAN & MULAN II

About this DVD: Mulan is a young Chinese woman who breaks tradition and joins the Imperial army, accompanied by her guardian dragon, Mushu, to battle an invading army.

What religion is Jasmine in Aladdin?

Jasmine is a secular creation by a wealthy company. It is incidental that she is Arabic, and practically irrelevant that she is Muslim, as she has zero connection with Islam or actual Muslim women.

How old is Jasmine?

But still, that doesn't mean when you're watching a favorite like "Aladdin" you're actually conscious of the fact that Jasmine is actually only 15 years old, which would result in Aladdin getting arrested in just about every state in the Union. Or that Snow White is just 14.

Which Disney Princess is Chinese?

Created by author Robert D. San Souci, Mulan is based on the legendary Chinese warrior Hua Mulan from the poem the Ballad of Mulan, making her the first Disney Princess not to be based on a fairytale or folktale but rather a legend.

Is there an African Disney Princess?

This will be the first Disney feature that is led by an African princess. Although Tiana from The Princess and the Frog and Asha from Wish are also of African descent, they weren't born royals and thus does not count.

Which Disney Princess is native?

Pocahontas became the first Native American Disney Princess and the first woman of color to be the lead character in a Disney film. As of 2014, she remains the only Disney Princess to be based on a historical figure.

Who is the 8000 year old Disney Princess?

Though Kida is roughly 8,500 - 8,800 years old (according to Milo), she physically resembles someone in their mid-late 20's. Her attire changes when she transitions from princess to queen, with her clothes going from being very revealing to being elaborate.

How old is Elsa in Frozen 2?

In the first Frozen movie, Elsa's age was 21, while Anna was 18. Considering Frozen revolved around Elsa's coronation, it's refreshing to see that Arendelle waited until she was a more appropriate age to receive the queen title. Frozen II occurred after a 3-year time jump, with Elsa now 24 and Anna 21.

Who is the tallest Disney Princess?

Aurora is the tallest out of the 11 Disney Princesses.