POP Disney: Encanto - Isabela Madrigal Funko Vinyl Figure (Bundled with Compatible Box Protector Case), Multicolor, 3.75 inches

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Davis-Friedman, Samantha (December 1, 2021). "Celebrate the magic of 'Encanto' with new merchandise". Attractions Magazine. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022 . Retrieved February 6, 2022. Cavna, Michael (November 23, 2021). "How Lin-Manuel Miranda became a go-to songwriter for Disney". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 25, 2021 . Retrieved January 3, 2022. The characters and gifts of Encanto were built upon family archetypes; Isabela represents that of the golden child. [1] According to Bush, the archetypes made the gifts feel more reasonable, being prescribed by emotions and personality. [7] After attaching the archetypes, the directors incorporated "very relatable family dynamics, and then ma[de] them magical and big and beautiful and visually stunning". [8] Isabela was written as the eldest Madrigal grandchild and therefore pressured to be perfect. [9] Her conflict with Mirabel, according to the directors, was aperfect opportunity to depict the latter as a more complete character. Howard said that although the two love each other, they do notunderstand one another, resulting in a large amountof tension that eventually becomes extremelyfreeing for both of them. [10] Isabela's gift originated from consultant Alejandra Espinosa's request for nature to be a major element, since Colombians considered it to be a great source of pride. Though Antonio's gift, to communicate with animals, was inspired by this request, story artist Samantha Vilfort opted to give Isabela floral powers due to the popularity of Colombian plants. [11] An early concept for her gift was the ability to bring plants to life. [12] In addition, a version of the script featured Isabela with a "very different" romantic storyline. [13] She was involved with Bubo, a dorky fish out of water from the city. Screen Rant stated that this storyline would change Isabela's character arc significantly: "The inclusion of Bubo would draw more attention to her romance rather than her internal struggle, perhaps making her arc less personal than what the final cut established." [14] Ultimately, the production team decided a man would not define Isabela's journey. In lieu, she is "her own woman, still finding herself". [15] Voice [ edit ] Colombian-American actress Diane Guerrero voices Isabela.

When Mirabel finds out that the family is losing their magic, she sets out to find out what’s going on and save her family and their magical house. Shoichet, Catherine E. (January 18, 2022). "Why therapists ARE talking about Bruno -- and all the other 'Encanto' characters". CNN. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022 . Retrieved February 6, 2022. Hawson, Fred (December 14, 2021). "Movie review: Disney makes magic anew in 'Encanto' ". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on February 6, 2022 . Retrieved February 6, 2022. Towers, Andrea (November 15, 2021). "Encanto Review". IGN. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022 . Retrieved February 6, 2022. a b c Koeppel, Kari (October 9, 2021). "Introducing Walt Disney Animation Studios' Upcoming Movie, Encanto". Disney News. Archived from the original on February 6, 2022 . Retrieved February 6, 2022.After finishing Zootopia (2016), directors Byron Howard and Jared Bush knew they wanted their next project to be a musical [1]—which turned into a Latin-American musical after songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda came on board. [2] [3] Howard and Bush had already worked on buddy films "where two characters go out into the world and learn about each other" and wanted to try something "completely different." [3] They and Miranda discussed their common experience of having large extended families, and decided to make a musical film about a large extended family with a dozen main characters. [3] [4] Early on, they made "three important discoveries" about families which became the basis of the film's story: "1) most of us don't feel truly seen by our families, 2) most of us carry burdens we never let our families see, and 3) most of us are oblivious that nearly all of us, especially within our own families, feel the exact same way". [5] Howard and Bush started to discuss Latin-American culture at length with Juan Rendon and Natalie Osma, who had previously worked with them on the making-of documentary Imagining Zootopia. [1] [3] Rendon and Osma both happened to be from Colombia and repeatedly drew upon their personal experiences with Colombian culture in their discussions, which caused Howard, Bush, and Miranda to focus their research on that country. [1] Rendon and Osma became the first two of several cultural experts hired by Disney Animation as consultants on the film, [1] who collectively formed what Disney called the "Colombian Cultural Trust." [3] [6] Encanto follows a multi-generational Colombian family, the Madrigals, led by a matriarch whose children and grandchildren – except Mirabel Madrigal – receive magical gifts from a miracle that helps them serve the people of their rural community called the Encanto.

Funko has announced an exclusive Funko Pop! Isabela Madrigal with Cactus figure as part of the Funko Pop! Disney Encanto collection. New Encanto Pop! Isabela Madrigal with Cactus figure. Carey, Meredith (November 24, 2021). "On Location: The Colombian Towns, Architecture, and Music that Inspired Disney's Encanto". Condé Nast Traveler. Archived from the original on December 27, 2021 . Retrieved 27 December 2021. Guerrero, Diane (November 26, 2021). "Diane Guerrero on 'Encanto,' the Film's Beautiful Message, and the Surreal Experience In Bringing Isabela to Life". Collider (Interview). Interviewed by Christina Radish. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022 . Retrieved February 17, 2022.

The character and her message on the limitedness of perfectionism have been discussed among therapists.

Fleming, Ryan (January 11, 2022). " Encanto Directors on Colombian Influences and Magical Realism: 'Magic That Was Born Out of Emotion' ". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 2, 2022 . Retrieved February 2, 2022. Isabela, according to Howard, is a difficult role to voice. She had to be both amusing and charming, and the ideal Madrigal; however, she also had to be Mirabel's major family adversary. [10] Colombian-American actress Diane Guerrero instantly understood the reason she was cast in the role; she said she somewhat personifies the character. Guerrero grew up watching Disney films and princesses. As a child, she"lived"in themagical fantasy world of Disney. Guerrero yearned to be a princess, but she had no idea what it genuinely meant to be one. [16] Design [ edit ] In the plot, the region’s magic has blessed all members of the Madrigal family with magical powers, from super strength to the gift of healing, and the protagonist, Mirabel, is the only one who doesn’t have any magical skills. a b Bove, Lorelay; Bove, Neysa (March 2, 2022). "How a Pair of Real-Life Sisters Brought Encanto to Life Through Clothing". Elle (Interview). Interviewed by Sarah Nechamkin . Retrieved March 8, 2022.Besides these, the family is completed with Camilo, a teenager who still doesn’t quite know who he is and is experiencing many different personalities. Antonio is Mirabel’s younger cousin with whom she has a beautiful relationship, almost like brothers. Isabela Madrigal is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' animated film Encanto (2021). Isabela is depicted as seemingly perfect but entitled, possessing the ability to make flowers grow. However, Mirabel—her youngest sister—discovers that she struggles under the expectations of perfection. With Mirabel's help, she realizes her imperfections and begins growing plants other than flowers. Colangelo, B. J. (January 20, 2022). "The Fight For Luisa's Muscles: How Encanto Dispels The Disney Tradition". /Film . Retrieved March 22, 2022.