Casa Madrigal, Encanto A topiary of Isabela was put up in Downtown Disney in the summer of 2022 as the centerpiece of a series of Colombian silleta style flower displays celebrating diversity in Disney's workforce. Willing to sacrifice her life and happiness for her family, showing her selfless and loyal side. Isabela Madrigal from Disneys Encanto comes wearing her signature outfit and accessories! Inspired by Disneys Encanto! [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. When she does this, Mirabel tries to break free of the vines, insisting that she's sorry and that she wasn't trying to ruin her life, but there are much bigger problems to deal with. Isabela recalls the vision that Bruno gave her about how she's guaranteed to live her dream life, as well as him telling her what her power was going to be. She gets irritated when Mirabel interrupts Mariano's proposal, but as he's proposing, Isabela has a forced smile on her face. Status
Voice She even tries to brush off the dye caked on her dress, showing how scared Isabela is of making Alma disappointed. Isabela and Mirabel proceed to give Luisa a comforting hug when she admits that she cries sometimes, saying that they cry too. [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. Isabelas stunning flower hair clip, dainty gold earrings, and purple espadrille shoes complete her classic look. [18] Her dress depicts several types of Colombian flowers that signify her gift, such as dahlias, hydrangeas, and daisies. After completing the house, Mirabel added a doorknob the family made just for her to the front door, which caused Casita to spring back to life, and the magic returned to the entire Encanto. Diane Guerrero Not for children under 3 yrs. Guerrero yearned to be a princess, but she had no idea what it genuinely meant to be one. 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. "[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. [22] Isabela also bears much resemblance to Alma, including a nearly identical face; Screen Rant speculated these physical similarities induced trauma in Alma and were the reason she pressured Isabela to be perfect.[23]. To further add to the pressure, Isabela does not get along with her youngest sister Mirabel. With this Isabela Madrigal doll, you can pretend you have flower powers too! "[14] Ultimately, the production team decided a man would not define Isabela's journey. As they both stand right by the candle, they share a hug, fulfilling Bruno's vision. After evolving her gift of being her true self, Isabela can grow other types of plants besides flowers. During Antonio's gift ceremony, she is seen holding Dolores' hand while hugging her reassuringly for most of the ceremony. Though, it is unknown if her room will change once she gets it back. After her transformation during the course of "What Else Can I Do? Despite the great control she has over her gift, her powers also appear to be linked to her emotions and thus he can lose control of his power. By the next day, Isabela and the family saw that Mirabel and Alma (who reconcile with each other) returned to Casita's ruins, and Isabela is briefly confused during "All of You" when Alma revealed to the entire family that Bruno hid behind the rubble, but they immediately accepted him back into the family. Isabela is one of the few people who doesn't have a negative opinion of her infamous uncle Bruno, partially due to him telling her a positive vision in her future.
The flowers on her dress and the one in her hair are cattleya trianae orchid, also known as "may lilies" or "may flowers". Guerrero grew up watching Disney films and princesses. She also seems to have a fondness for the townspeople. [8] Isabela was written as the eldest Madrigal grandchild and therefore pressured to be perfect. Mirabel is often annoyed at Isabela's entitled personality. Chlorokinesis See our price match guarantee. However, after she finally released her emotions (after Mirabel calls her a "selfish, entitled princess") and grew a cactus, Isabela became more expressing of her true feelings, and expanded her powers. Disney Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. The Golden ChildSeorita PerfectaPrima DonnaOur AngelIsaSelfish Entitled PrincessThe Most Perfect FlowerInes Madrigal (film development) Mariano Guzmn (ex-suitor) Isabela is lovingly kissed on the cheek by her Abuela Alma and when Mirabel introduces Mariano to the Town Kids, Isabela simply walks by her side, ignoring both Mirabel and Mariano. [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. Isabela happily thanks Mirabel for helping her be herself. Prompted by this unexpected plant, Isabela wonders what else she can grow and wishes people did not expect perfection from her. The Madrigals [10] Colombian-American actress Diane Guerrero instantly understood the reason she was cast in the role; she said she somewhat personifies the character. Isabela hugging Dolores as if she were her own sister. Isabela has quite a bit of control over her gift, as she can create any plant she wants just by thinking about it. [9] Her conflict with Mirabel, according to the directors, was aperfect opportunity to depict the latter as a more complete character. Affiliations Flowers and plants [13] She was involved with Bubo, a dorky fish out of water from the city. Other names Casita then quickly pushed Isabela and the family out, except Mirabel, before it fully crumbled down, though she was able to reach the candle, but as the crumbling ended, the candle's long-lit flame dies in her hands. Relive your favorite scenes and story moments! Disney Sorcerer's Arena (upcoming) Encanto
As dinner starts spiraling out of control with the spread of Brunos vision about the magic fading and Pepa started forming a thundercloud, Isabela freaks out as various cracks begin to appear around the house and briefly loses control of her powers, using a plant to accidentally break Mariano's nose. ", her dress was painted in various colors (yellow, red, blue, the colors of the Colombian flag) with the main color dark blue, with matching flowers, and her hair has yellow, green, and blue streaks in it, with an orange flower replacing the previous pink blossom. The character and her message on the limitedness of perfectionism have been discussed among therapists. Isabela then opens up about her desire to be imperfect in "What Else Can I Do? Isabela is depicted as seemingly perfect but entitled, possessing the ability to make flowers grow. [4] For her appearance, the floral design of her initial dress's flowery design was influenced by those worn by women doing Bambuco dance while for her final dress several different designs were explored for the change with more striking colors and flowers. Her message, about the limitedness of perfectionism, has been considered relatable for many immigrants' children. Encanto costume design lead, Neysa Bove, consulted a botanist for inspiration on her dress. Walt Disney Animation Studios 60th feature, Encanto, tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. Mirabel tries to tell Isabela that she's helping, while Isabela proceeds to walk away and roll her eyes as her youngest sister was about to walk into a pole. With Mirabel's help, Isabela is able to finally show her true self. A deleted scene shows Isabela was in love with a nerdy looking guy named Bubo Marquez who lives in the woods of Encanto (though another concept was he lived outside the town) and was planning to leave with him, but this concept of Isabela was discarded, most likely because it interfered with her arc and development. [1] According to Bush, the archetypes made the gifts feel more reasonable, being prescribed by emotions and personality. "Introducing Walt Disney Animation Studios' Upcoming Movie, "The Best 'Encanto' Toys to Bring the Madrigal Magic to Your Home", "Where to Pre-Order 'Encanto' Funko Pop Figurines", "Celebrate the magic of 'Encanto' with new merchandise", "The Fight For Luisa's Muscles: How Encanto Dispels The Disney Tradition", "Movie review: Disney makes magic anew in 'Encanto', "Encanto: The Main Characters Ranked By Likability", "Encanto: Every Member Of The Madrigal Family, Ranked By Likability", "Why therapists ARE talking about Bruno -- and all the other 'Encanto' characters", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Isabela_Madrigal&oldid=1096361600, Fictional characters with plant abilities, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 4 July 2022, at 00:38. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional familys last hope. [24][25] Disney based much merchandise upon her, including a Lego set titled "Isabela's Magical Door", which depicts her room;[26] a garden room play set; the "Disney Isabela Core Fashion Dress";[24] a hair play doll; makeup; and jewelry. However, Mirabelher youngest sisterdiscovers that she struggles under the expectations of perfection. [3] As in the final production, the studio created Isabela from the start as the perfect golden child and thus the pride of the family. Mirabel insincerely asks Isabela for a hug, to which she refuses. Home The name Isabela means "beautiful" or "graceful" and is the Spanish and Italian counterpart of the name Elizabeth. [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". Due to this, her family often see her as perfect, especially Abuela Alma. Isabela has the power of Chlorokinesis; she can conjure and grow flowers. When she landed, Isabela looks around as her plants die and both her and her cousin, Camilo realized that they had lost their gifts. Mirabel then realizes that no matter how hard Isabelaas well as the rest of the familytries, she will not be perfect enough for their grandmother. When Antonio received his gift, Isabela waved her hands in a jump of joy and was impressed when Antonio rode his jaguar in his new room. Isabela is visibly upset when she thinks that Mirabel wants to ruin Antonio's gift ceremony. When Mirabel tries to get close to get a hug, Isabela blocks her way with her vines and tells her to get out. ", and while Mirabel encourages her to be herself, Isabela begins to get along with her better. She is the eldest daughter of Agustin and Julieta Madrigal, and the older sister of Luisa and Mirabel. However, deep down, Isabela doesn't appreciate the expectations her Abuela sets upon her to be perfect. Isabela saying that Luisa couldn't lift an empanada might be an exaggeration, due to the fact that she's losing her strength. When she lands, Pepa and Flix happily thank her for the flowers and after they leave, Isabela accidentally flips her hair in Mirabel's face. Because of her looks and power to create beautiful plants, she is betrothed to a local man who is equally good-looking, Mariano Guzmn. When Alma blames Mirabel for her sisters' problems, all Luisa and Isabela can do was shamefully look down, showing that they're not any different from Mirabel. [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. [16], Isabela's character design corresponds to her motions and denotes her floralabilities. Originally when she had to be perfect, Isabela only grew vines and beautiful, symmetrical flowers, such as roses. Background information Isabela grew and mentioned several of the plants she conjured throughout the movie. As she expresses these revelations, a cactus appears. Just like in the film, Isabelas stunning lavender dress features beautiful ruffle details on her collar and sleeves. Isabela now looks different on Casita's new front door. Towards the end of the movie, her dress becomes a much lighter indigo, with the other colors remaining as splatters on the bottom, the tips of her hair were green and blue, and a vine glove-like accessory is added onto her right arm. Isabela tried swinging on her vine to reach the candle from Almas window, but as the house continued to crack and fall apart, until the cracks reach her door, Isabelas powers fade, her vine disappears, and she falls to the floor. Isabela first appeared getting ready for the day and heading to the village with the rest of her family to help around. Several different designs were explored for the change; the ultimate iteration depicts bolder colors and flowers mentioned during the song. As she is considered the beautiful and perfect sister, the website stated this reinforces the idea that beauty is the principal marketing tool for young girls. Some of which were roses, chrysanthemums, vines. How the filmmakers got Colombia right, How the Magical Casita in Encanto is a New Kind of Disney Castle, https://www.vitalthrills.com/encanto-movie/, Exclusive: New Details for Walt Disney Animation Studios Encanto. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Characters in the Disney animated features canon, https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2021/09/10/encanto-character-details/, Encanto is Disneys first Latino musical. Flowers and plants, cacti, gardening, her family, dancing, singing, vibrant colors, being her true self, coffee with milk, the Casita, magic, pictures, helping others. Isabelas joy quickly turns to fear as Alma comes into the house angrily demanding to know whats happening. This was also seen when flowers grew in her hair when Dolores said that Mariano wants to have 5 babies with her and was left speechless, and when Camilo teases her by shapeshifting into Mariano, only for Isabela to throw flowers into his face. As their parents stand by their side, Isabela and Luisa avoid looking at Alma when Mirabel defends them by saying that they will never be good enough for Alma and points out that Isabela won't be perfect enough for her. After the dinner is ruined and everyone leaves the dining room, Isabela walks past Mirabel and proclaims that she hates her.
Directors Byron Howard and Jared Bush based the character upon the family archetype of the golden child, which resulted in her being written as the eldest Madrigal grandchild. [21], Isabela's mannerisms are always "perfect",in contrast to the way Mirabel moves. On the evening of the proposal, Isabela sits in between Mariano and Mirabel, and often glares at when her relatives start talking. Isabela and Mirabel hugging Luisa when she reveals that sometimes she cries. Some might even think her power of growing plants should've been more than that, like growing plants used for food, like trees, crops, etc. Isabela was never romantically interested in Mariano Guzmn but she does hope to marry someday. [27], ABS-CBN said that Isabela's "power make[s] for a visual spectacle with her colorful arrays of flowers". Later, Isabela joined her family in "We Don't Talk About Bruno" after the townspeople verse. Isabela gets annoyed with Mirabel, pointing out that Luisa has grown so weak that she can't even lift an empanada, and that Mariano's nose, which is now broken, looks like a smashed papaya. /Film expressed disappointment in the abundance of Isabela-related merch and lack of individual toys based on the other members of the familyexcept for Mirabel. When Isabela was five, she received the gift of Chlorokinesis and she moved out of the nursery into her new room.
Voice She even tries to brush off the dye caked on her dress, showing how scared Isabela is of making Alma disappointed. Isabela and Mirabel proceed to give Luisa a comforting hug when she admits that she cries sometimes, saying that they cry too. [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. Isabelas stunning flower hair clip, dainty gold earrings, and purple espadrille shoes complete her classic look. [18] Her dress depicts several types of Colombian flowers that signify her gift, such as dahlias, hydrangeas, and daisies. After completing the house, Mirabel added a doorknob the family made just for her to the front door, which caused Casita to spring back to life, and the magic returned to the entire Encanto. Diane Guerrero Not for children under 3 yrs. Guerrero yearned to be a princess, but she had no idea what it genuinely meant to be one. 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. "[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. [22] Isabela also bears much resemblance to Alma, including a nearly identical face; Screen Rant speculated these physical similarities induced trauma in Alma and were the reason she pressured Isabela to be perfect.[23]. To further add to the pressure, Isabela does not get along with her youngest sister Mirabel. With this Isabela Madrigal doll, you can pretend you have flower powers too! "[14] Ultimately, the production team decided a man would not define Isabela's journey. As they both stand right by the candle, they share a hug, fulfilling Bruno's vision. After evolving her gift of being her true self, Isabela can grow other types of plants besides flowers. During Antonio's gift ceremony, she is seen holding Dolores' hand while hugging her reassuringly for most of the ceremony. Though, it is unknown if her room will change once she gets it back. After her transformation during the course of "What Else Can I Do? Despite the great control she has over her gift, her powers also appear to be linked to her emotions and thus he can lose control of his power. By the next day, Isabela and the family saw that Mirabel and Alma (who reconcile with each other) returned to Casita's ruins, and Isabela is briefly confused during "All of You" when Alma revealed to the entire family that Bruno hid behind the rubble, but they immediately accepted him back into the family. Isabela is one of the few people who doesn't have a negative opinion of her infamous uncle Bruno, partially due to him telling her a positive vision in her future.
The flowers on her dress and the one in her hair are cattleya trianae orchid, also known as "may lilies" or "may flowers". Guerrero grew up watching Disney films and princesses. She also seems to have a fondness for the townspeople. [8] Isabela was written as the eldest Madrigal grandchild and therefore pressured to be perfect. Mirabel is often annoyed at Isabela's entitled personality. Chlorokinesis See our price match guarantee. However, after she finally released her emotions (after Mirabel calls her a "selfish, entitled princess") and grew a cactus, Isabela became more expressing of her true feelings, and expanded her powers. Disney Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. The Golden ChildSeorita PerfectaPrima DonnaOur AngelIsaSelfish Entitled PrincessThe Most Perfect FlowerInes Madrigal (film development) Mariano Guzmn (ex-suitor) Isabela is lovingly kissed on the cheek by her Abuela Alma and when Mirabel introduces Mariano to the Town Kids, Isabela simply walks by her side, ignoring both Mirabel and Mariano. [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. Isabela happily thanks Mirabel for helping her be herself. Prompted by this unexpected plant, Isabela wonders what else she can grow and wishes people did not expect perfection from her. The Madrigals [10] Colombian-American actress Diane Guerrero instantly understood the reason she was cast in the role; she said she somewhat personifies the character. Isabela hugging Dolores as if she were her own sister. Isabela has quite a bit of control over her gift, as she can create any plant she wants just by thinking about it. [9] Her conflict with Mirabel, according to the directors, was aperfect opportunity to depict the latter as a more complete character. Affiliations Flowers and plants [13] She was involved with Bubo, a dorky fish out of water from the city. Other names Casita then quickly pushed Isabela and the family out, except Mirabel, before it fully crumbled down, though she was able to reach the candle, but as the crumbling ended, the candle's long-lit flame dies in her hands. Relive your favorite scenes and story moments! Disney Sorcerer's Arena (upcoming) Encanto
As dinner starts spiraling out of control with the spread of Brunos vision about the magic fading and Pepa started forming a thundercloud, Isabela freaks out as various cracks begin to appear around the house and briefly loses control of her powers, using a plant to accidentally break Mariano's nose. ", her dress was painted in various colors (yellow, red, blue, the colors of the Colombian flag) with the main color dark blue, with matching flowers, and her hair has yellow, green, and blue streaks in it, with an orange flower replacing the previous pink blossom. The character and her message on the limitedness of perfectionism have been discussed among therapists. Isabela then opens up about her desire to be imperfect in "What Else Can I Do? Isabela is depicted as seemingly perfect but entitled, possessing the ability to make flowers grow. [4] For her appearance, the floral design of her initial dress's flowery design was influenced by those worn by women doing Bambuco dance while for her final dress several different designs were explored for the change with more striking colors and flowers. Her message, about the limitedness of perfectionism, has been considered relatable for many immigrants' children. Encanto costume design lead, Neysa Bove, consulted a botanist for inspiration on her dress. Walt Disney Animation Studios 60th feature, Encanto, tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. Mirabel tries to tell Isabela that she's helping, while Isabela proceeds to walk away and roll her eyes as her youngest sister was about to walk into a pole. With Mirabel's help, Isabela is able to finally show her true self. A deleted scene shows Isabela was in love with a nerdy looking guy named Bubo Marquez who lives in the woods of Encanto (though another concept was he lived outside the town) and was planning to leave with him, but this concept of Isabela was discarded, most likely because it interfered with her arc and development. [1] According to Bush, the archetypes made the gifts feel more reasonable, being prescribed by emotions and personality. "Introducing Walt Disney Animation Studios' Upcoming Movie, "The Best 'Encanto' Toys to Bring the Madrigal Magic to Your Home", "Where to Pre-Order 'Encanto' Funko Pop Figurines", "Celebrate the magic of 'Encanto' with new merchandise", "The Fight For Luisa's Muscles: How Encanto Dispels The Disney Tradition", "Movie review: Disney makes magic anew in 'Encanto', "Encanto: The Main Characters Ranked By Likability", "Encanto: Every Member Of The Madrigal Family, Ranked By Likability", "Why therapists ARE talking about Bruno -- and all the other 'Encanto' characters", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Isabela_Madrigal&oldid=1096361600, Fictional characters with plant abilities, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 4 July 2022, at 00:38. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional familys last hope. [24][25] Disney based much merchandise upon her, including a Lego set titled "Isabela's Magical Door", which depicts her room;[26] a garden room play set; the "Disney Isabela Core Fashion Dress";[24] a hair play doll; makeup; and jewelry. However, Mirabelher youngest sisterdiscovers that she struggles under the expectations of perfection. [3] As in the final production, the studio created Isabela from the start as the perfect golden child and thus the pride of the family. Mirabel insincerely asks Isabela for a hug, to which she refuses. Home The name Isabela means "beautiful" or "graceful" and is the Spanish and Italian counterpart of the name Elizabeth. [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". Due to this, her family often see her as perfect, especially Abuela Alma. Isabela has the power of Chlorokinesis; she can conjure and grow flowers. When she landed, Isabela looks around as her plants die and both her and her cousin, Camilo realized that they had lost their gifts. Mirabel then realizes that no matter how hard Isabelaas well as the rest of the familytries, she will not be perfect enough for their grandmother. When Antonio received his gift, Isabela waved her hands in a jump of joy and was impressed when Antonio rode his jaguar in his new room. Isabela is visibly upset when she thinks that Mirabel wants to ruin Antonio's gift ceremony. When Mirabel tries to get close to get a hug, Isabela blocks her way with her vines and tells her to get out. ", and while Mirabel encourages her to be herself, Isabela begins to get along with her better. She is the eldest daughter of Agustin and Julieta Madrigal, and the older sister of Luisa and Mirabel. However, deep down, Isabela doesn't appreciate the expectations her Abuela sets upon her to be perfect. Isabela saying that Luisa couldn't lift an empanada might be an exaggeration, due to the fact that she's losing her strength. When she lands, Pepa and Flix happily thank her for the flowers and after they leave, Isabela accidentally flips her hair in Mirabel's face. Because of her looks and power to create beautiful plants, she is betrothed to a local man who is equally good-looking, Mariano Guzmn. When Alma blames Mirabel for her sisters' problems, all Luisa and Isabela can do was shamefully look down, showing that they're not any different from Mirabel. [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. [16], Isabela's character design corresponds to her motions and denotes her floralabilities. Originally when she had to be perfect, Isabela only grew vines and beautiful, symmetrical flowers, such as roses. Background information Isabela grew and mentioned several of the plants she conjured throughout the movie. As she expresses these revelations, a cactus appears. Just like in the film, Isabelas stunning lavender dress features beautiful ruffle details on her collar and sleeves. Isabela now looks different on Casita's new front door. Towards the end of the movie, her dress becomes a much lighter indigo, with the other colors remaining as splatters on the bottom, the tips of her hair were green and blue, and a vine glove-like accessory is added onto her right arm. Isabela tried swinging on her vine to reach the candle from Almas window, but as the house continued to crack and fall apart, until the cracks reach her door, Isabelas powers fade, her vine disappears, and she falls to the floor. Isabela first appeared getting ready for the day and heading to the village with the rest of her family to help around. Several different designs were explored for the change; the ultimate iteration depicts bolder colors and flowers mentioned during the song. As she is considered the beautiful and perfect sister, the website stated this reinforces the idea that beauty is the principal marketing tool for young girls. Some of which were roses, chrysanthemums, vines. How the filmmakers got Colombia right, How the Magical Casita in Encanto is a New Kind of Disney Castle, https://www.vitalthrills.com/encanto-movie/, Exclusive: New Details for Walt Disney Animation Studios Encanto. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Characters in the Disney animated features canon, https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2021/09/10/encanto-character-details/, Encanto is Disneys first Latino musical. Flowers and plants, cacti, gardening, her family, dancing, singing, vibrant colors, being her true self, coffee with milk, the Casita, magic, pictures, helping others. Isabelas joy quickly turns to fear as Alma comes into the house angrily demanding to know whats happening. This was also seen when flowers grew in her hair when Dolores said that Mariano wants to have 5 babies with her and was left speechless, and when Camilo teases her by shapeshifting into Mariano, only for Isabela to throw flowers into his face. As their parents stand by their side, Isabela and Luisa avoid looking at Alma when Mirabel defends them by saying that they will never be good enough for Alma and points out that Isabela won't be perfect enough for her. After the dinner is ruined and everyone leaves the dining room, Isabela walks past Mirabel and proclaims that she hates her.
Directors Byron Howard and Jared Bush based the character upon the family archetype of the golden child, which resulted in her being written as the eldest Madrigal grandchild. [21], Isabela's mannerisms are always "perfect",in contrast to the way Mirabel moves. On the evening of the proposal, Isabela sits in between Mariano and Mirabel, and often glares at when her relatives start talking. Isabela and Mirabel hugging Luisa when she reveals that sometimes she cries. Some might even think her power of growing plants should've been more than that, like growing plants used for food, like trees, crops, etc. Isabela was never romantically interested in Mariano Guzmn but she does hope to marry someday. [27], ABS-CBN said that Isabela's "power make[s] for a visual spectacle with her colorful arrays of flowers". Later, Isabela joined her family in "We Don't Talk About Bruno" after the townspeople verse. Isabela gets annoyed with Mirabel, pointing out that Luisa has grown so weak that she can't even lift an empanada, and that Mariano's nose, which is now broken, looks like a smashed papaya. /Film expressed disappointment in the abundance of Isabela-related merch and lack of individual toys based on the other members of the familyexcept for Mirabel. When Isabela was five, she received the gift of Chlorokinesis and she moved out of the nursery into her new room.