... her a life, which I can't see anything but a positive about it. Voiced by Tony Award Winner, Anika NoniRose talks with Essence about her historic role: Her Royal Highness: Anika NoniRose Monday, November 30, 2009 | 6:45 AM by Regina R. Robertson For decades, our images were rarely featured in mainstream fairytales, but a new day has come. This holiday season, Anika...
Once a queen of San Francisco stages, then a conquering heroine on Broadway and a bona fide Dreamgirl, Anika NoniRose is now a Disney princess. And not just Disney's first of the American variety, but its first black princess. That's change we can believe...
... also features the voice talents from "The Princess and the Frog," including Anika NoniRose, Terrence Howard, and Emeril Lagasse, who plays Marlon the Gator. "Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation" airs Friday, December 4th at 8:00pm/ET.
Filed under: Interviews , Movies , Photos Known for constantly rotating the same half dozen stars on their covers - typically Gabrielle Union , Mary J. Blige, Nia Long , Tyler Perry , Beyonce and Mo'Nique - Essence magazine has shaken things up by showcasing the Tony Award-winning actress behind Disney's first Black princess, Anika NoniRose . In the cover feature, the star of the 'Princess...
... directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, the movie features a beautiful girl named Tiana (Anika NoniRose), a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.
