H.E.R. also said the role is a literal dream come true: 'I have always wanted to be a Disney princess. I also get to work with two wonderful directors Hamish Hamilton and my favorite, Jon M. Chu,' she added. It is very surreal and I couldn't be more grateful.'
For the first time on screen, an Afro-Filipina woman will transform into Belle for ABC's animated and live-action blended special"Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration."
Five-time Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter H.E.R. will play Belle. The special will include never-before-seen performances celebrating the classic film. "I can't believe I get to be a part of the 'Beauty and the Beast' legacy. The world will see a Black and Filipino Belle!" said H.E.R."I have always wanted to be a Disney princess, and I get to work with two wonderful directors, Hamish Hamilton and my favorite, Jon M. Chu. It is very surreal and I couldn't be more grateful.""With her obvious extraordinary talent and stage presence, H.E.R.