‘The Owl House’ Makes History With Disney’s First Bisexual Lead Character

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The Owl House. Dana Terrace, the creator of the animated series, confirmed on Twitter that the show's lead character Luz Noceda (Sarah-Nicole Robles) is bisexual, a first for Disney and a big step in LGBTQ representation in kids' television."I was very open about my intention to put queer kids in the main cast," Terrace wrote.

Variety reported.While Disney has shown LGBTQ characters before, it is the first of its kids’ shows with a lead who is bisexual, the trade mag said of the show rated for children aged 7 and above.“I’m bi! I want to write a bi character, dammit!” series creator Dana Terrace has tweeted, claiming that unidentified Disney higher-ups initially forbid her from “any form of bi or gay relationship on the Channel.”“Luckily my stubbornness paid off and now I am VERY supported by current Disney

Disney Channel animated series The Owl House has made history, as it casts Disney’s first ever bisexual lead character.The show, created by Dana Terrace, focuses on Luz Noceda, the 14-year-old lead, who has relationships with both male and female characters across the show.It’s not the first time Disney have featured an LGBTQ+ character in one of their productions, but it is a first for a bisexual person in a starring role.