Msengana has been cast as Rita the Cheetah in the second season of the award-winning show, in an episode titled No Sweetah Cheetah, set to premiere on Disney Junior, channel 309 on DStv on Monday, 16 June at 08:20.

In No Sweetah Cheetah, viewers are introduced to Rita, a wide-eyed feline who grows concerned when the other toys point out that she may be ill, due to the fact she is covered in spots. A careful diagnosis by Doc reveals that Rita’s spots are part of what makes her special, they are a gift.

The first person in Africa to lend their voice to a Disney Junior character, Msengana comments, “I am thrilled and humbled by this opportunity. Being a mother myself, I love watching Disney Junior with my children. I can’t wait to sit down on the couch with my children and watch their faces as they hear my voice in Doc McStuffins. What a wonderful legacy to leave for your children.”

Showcasing the hallmarks of great Disney storytelling - fantasy and wish fulfilment - Disney Junior's animated series Doc McStuffins tells the story of a nurturing six-year-old girl who can talk to the stuffed animals and toys that she cares for in her playhouse clinic. When Doc puts on her stethoscope, something magical happens; toys, dolls and stuffed animals come to life and she can communicate with all of them. The characters and featured themes are relatable to young viewers and are designed to ease kids' trepidations about everything from a doctor's visit to removing a splinter. Many of the stories directly address the kinds of issues that parents face with their young children when it comes to health, hygiene and medical care.

“To be able to bring a local voice to Doc McStuffins is an absolute thrill for us,” says Christine Service, senior vice president and country manager for The Walt Disney Company Africa. “The series exemplifies Disney’s brand values of celebrating one’s family and appreciating diversity and difference – what a better way to share this message than with our very own Rita the Cheetah – and on Youth Day no less.”

Now in its second season, Doc McStuffins has grown from strength to strength – since the beginning of 2014 it has been seen by over a quarter of individuals in DStv homes, showcasing its popularity with South African audiences. There’s more to come from Doc though, as a special announcement is planned for the school holidays.

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