Resilience, Recovery and the Road to Encanto | Adassa (Encanto)

Resilience, Recovery and the Road to Encanto | Adassa (Encanto)

From Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings by James Cummings

June 6, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

Jim Cummings interviews Adassa about her career and experiences related to Disney's Encanto.

This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes acclaimed singer, songwriter, and voice actress Adassa for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation celebrating a remarkable career across music, animation, and entertainment! Known around the world as the voice of Dolores Madrigal in Disney’s Encanto and for her standout performance in the film’s beloved finale song “All of You,” Adassa has captivated audiences with her powerful vocals, dynamic stage presence, and unforgettable contributions to one of Disney’s most successful animated films. Beyond Encanto, Adassa has built an impressive career as a recording artist, performer, and storyteller whose work continues to resonate with fans across generations. In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Jim and Adassa explore her journey from the music industry to becoming part of the global phenomenon that is Encanto. Adassa shares behind-the-scenes stories from the recording process, discusses what it was like bringing Dolores Madrigal to life, and reflects on the incredible impact the film has had on audiences around the world. The conversation also highlights her experiences working with Disney, collaborating with an extraordinary…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Cummings

Guest: Adassa

Topics covered

  • music
  • animation
  • voice acting
  • personal journey
  • Disney
  • health struggles

Keywords

  • Adassa
  • Encanto
  • Dolores Madrigal
  • voice actress
  • Disney
  • music career
  • health struggles

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Encanto

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