Meet The Star Of ‘Dora The Explorer’ Live Action Film

Dora The Explorer’s live-action film found its star in 16-year-old Isabela Moner, whose appeared in Nickelodeon’s Legends of the Hidden Temple TV movie and Transformers.

“I’m honored and excited to bring Dora to life,” she said in a statement. “I grew up watching the show, and for me, especially as a Latina, Dora was an amazing role model — she is a strong, adventurous, and fun-loving girl. I can’t wait to put on the backpack and begin her next adventure!”

“We are thrilled to have found our Dora in Isabela,” Brian Robbins, president of Paramount Players, said. “Dora has long been a celebrated, strong heroine in animated television, and like Dora, Isabela has an incredible spirit and is an advocate for positive values. With our partners at Nickelodeon, we look forward to continuing Dora’s story for generations to come.”