Belinda Voices Complex Tablet Character in Toy Story 5
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexican actress and singer Belinda voices Lilypad, a smart tablet character in Toy Story 5.
- Belinda describes Lilypad as more complex than a typical villain, aiming to help and connect with the main characters.
- The film explores the theme of technology's impact on children's lives and the importance of sharing toys.
Belinda, the popular Mexican actress and singer, is lending her voice to a new antagonist, Lilypad, a smart tablet, in the upcoming "Toy Story 5." Known for portraying heroic characters, Belinda embraces this opportunity to voice a seemingly villainous role, though she suggests the character is far more nuanced.
Lilypad surprises you a lot because you realize she has many facets. You might think she has bad intentions, but in the end, she just wants to help and be part of the Toy Story family; she wants to please everyone.
"Lilypad surprises you a lot because you realize she has many facets. You might think she has bad intentions, but in the end, she just wants to help and be part of the Toy Story family; she wants to please everyone," Belinda explained on the film's red carpet. She believes these complexities make Lilypad a special character, adding, "At first, you see her as a little bit bad, but then she wins your heart. She definitely won mine."
The film is set to explore the growing presence of technology in children's lives, with Lilypad's arrival testing the relationships between the beloved toys and new forms of entertainment. Belinda also emphasized the enduring importance of physical toys and sharing, stating, "It's important to share. We must try to take care of toys and, when we are not using them, donate them, because I am sure that thousands of boys and girls will be very happy."
At first, you see her as a little bit bad, but then she wins your heart. She definitely won mine.
Directed by Andrew Stanton, "Toy Story 5" is scheduled to be released in theaters on June 17.
It's important to share. We must try to take care of toys and, when we are not using them, donate them, because I am sure that thousands of boys and girls will be very happy.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.