Shortly after the release of Disney’sEncanto, TikToker Maribel Martinez soon saw the similarities between her and one of the movie’s larger-than-life characters.
“I was shocked because I was so glad to see that I could see myself in somebody else,” Martinez toldToday.
Luisa — known for her size and strength — performs an impassioned song in the animated film called “Surface Pressure,” where she reflects on the stress she feels while supporting family and friends in their Colombian community.
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After noticing her resemblance to Luisa, Martinez posted several TikTokvideosof her lip-syncing to “Surface Pressure” while mimicking Luisa’s movements in the film. Her videos have since garnered millions of views on the platform.
“I was surprised to see a masculine-yet-feminine presented female [character]…I’ve always been told I look too ‘masculine’ to be feminine, but seeing Luisa just made me feel comfortable with loving myself even more,” Martinez toldBuzzFeed.
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Encantohas proven to be a hit for Disney.
This week,Billboardannouncedthe film’s song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” hit anew peak at No. 4 on its Hot 100 song chart.
The track has now outperformed 2013’sFrozenhit “Let It Go,” which topped out at No. 5 on the chart at its peak.
“Not only does it have to deal with how many people deal with pressure … but it also relates to a Hispanic community where the family dynamic is brought up like that and we’re put under so much pressure,” Martinez toldNBC Newsof the importance of a character like Luisa.
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Martinez isn’t the only person to see herself in anEncantocharacter.
Two-year-oldKenzo Brooksrecently went viral for hissimilarityto the film’s character Antonio Madrigal.
Encantois now streaming on Disney+.
source: people.com
