Anika Noni Rose, voice star of ‘The Princess and The Frog’
The Walt Disney Company has returned to its 2-D animated roots with the lavish and romantic musical fairytale “The Princess and the Frog.” The movie follows the adventures of Tiana, Disney’s first African-American princess. If early sales of the movie’s merchandise are any indication, then “The Princess and the Frog” is poised to become a major success in a wide variety of markets. We’re talking to Tony award?winning actress and singer Anika Noni Rose, who provides the voice of Princess Tiana, about her ground-breaking role.
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