South African Pop Star Tyla to Voice Inflatable Flamingo in Sub-Saharan Edition of Toy Story 5
South African pop star Tyla will make her voice acting debut in the sub-Saharan edition of Toy Story 5, voicing an inflatable flamingo character in the film releasing June 19, 2026. The opportunity comes three years after Tyla publicly tweeted asking Disney to contact her about collaboration. The casting represents a significant milestone for the artist and reflects the franchise's strategy of featuring regional talent in localized versions of its films.
South African pop star Tyla has secured her first voice acting role as an inflatable flamingo in the sub-Saharan edition of Toy Story 5, which releases June 19, 2026. The artist announced the news through a video posted to Disney Africa's Instagram accounts, expressing excitement about joining the Pixar family. Tyla described the opportunity as a "full-circle moment," referencing her lifelong fandom of the Toy Story franchise and her family's tradition of watching each new installment in theaters. She recorded her lines in a professional studio setting with the Pixar team. The casting aligns with the broader trend of major studios featuring regional pop stars in localized film versions, similar to how Taylor Swift contributed a country song to the film's soundtrack and Bad Bunny voices a character in the American version.
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