Danna Paola Rivera Munguía (born 23 June 1995) is a Mexican actress, singer and model who began performing as a child and has developed a multifaceted career in television, music and voice work. She is best known for early leading roles in family-oriented telenovelas, for providing the Latin American Spanish voice of Rapunzel in Disney's Tangled, and for later projects that expanded her audience beyond Mexico.
Early career and television
Danna Paola started working in entertainment at a young age, appearing in children's and family programming produced by major Mexican studios. She was chosen as the lead for the series Amy, la niña de la mochila azul and later starred in other Televisa productions, helping establish her reputation as a dependable child performer. In 2009 she gained prominence as the lead character in the teen telenovela Atrévete a Soñar, a Mexican adaptation of an Argentine format.
Notable roles and voice work
Her credits span television, dubbing and stage. In addition to on-screen roles, she has contributed voice work for animated films, most notably dubbing the character Rapunzel for the Spanish-language release of a major Disney film. Throughout her youth and into adulthood she continued to take diverse parts that showcased both acting and musical talent.
Music, image and international reach
Alongside acting, Danna Paola developed a recording career, moving from child-pop material toward more mature pop and Latin-influenced singles as an adult. Her music and screen roles together contributed to a growing profile across Spanish-speaking markets. She has also worked as a model and has been part of stage and televised musical productions, reflecting a crossover presence in popular culture.
Impact and distinctions
Over time Danna Paola has transitioned from local child star to a performer with regional recognition. Her career illustrates common paths in Latin American entertainment—starting in telenovelas, branching into music and dubbing, and leveraging television exposure into broader opportunities. She remains a notable figure for fans of contemporary Mexican pop culture and for audiences who follow Spanish-language television and music produced in Mexico.
- Early lead: Amy, la niña de la mochila azul
- Teen telenovela: Atrévete a Soñar
- Voice work: Rapunzel in Tangled
- Television credits with Televisa
Her trajectory continues to evolve as she takes on new projects in acting and music, maintaining a presence in Latin American media and among Spanish-speaking audiences worldwide.