Series synopsis
Diary of a Future President is an American comedy kids television series that premiered on Disney+ on January 17, 2020. It ended on August 18, 2021. It was created by Ilana Peña. It stars Tess Romero, Charlie Bushnell, Selenis Leyva and Michael Weaver.
Told from the narration of her diary, 12-year-old Cuban-American Elena navigates the ups and downs of middle school and begins her journey to become the future president of the United States.
Premise
Told from the narration of her diary, 12-year-old Cuban-American Elena navigates the ups and downs of middle school and begins her journey to become the future president of the United States.
Premise: Tomorrow’s leader is today’s middle schooler.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tess Romero as Elena
- Charlie Bushnell as Bobby
- Selenis Leyva as Gabi
- Michael Weaver as Sam
Guest cast
- Enzo De Angelis as 9-Year-Old Joey
- Rachel Bloom as Mrs. Wexler
- Natalie Ceballos as Vanessa
- Chiara D'Ambrosio as Cassie
- Alexandra Billings as Joy
- Craig Cackowski as Ogden Swansby
- Andrew Kwong as Henry
- Hugh Moore as Coach Barnett
- Eugene Kim as Mr. Bates
- Jennifer DeFilippo as Ms. Thomas
- Roman Coto as Calvin
- Gabriel Maddox Maier as Dylan
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 17, 2020 | March 20, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 10 | August 18, 2021 | August 18, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hello World Elena battles a series of curve balls at school, as she forgets to do a homework assignment for the first time ever and struggles with whether or not to keep a secret about her former best friend. Meanwhile her mom, Gabi, struggles to tell her kids about her new boyfriend, Sam. |
January 17, 2020 |
| 2 |
The New Deal After learning Gabi has a new boyfriend, Elena worries about maintaining her role in the family. Bobby meets his match on the tennis court, and Sam helps Gabi deal with the loss of her favorite sandwich when it’s abruptly taken off the lunch menu. |
January 24, 2020 |
| 3 |
Disaster Relief In an attempt to find her “reason for being,” Elena tries to become Orange Bay Middle’s Hurricane Watch Captain. Bobby prepares to go to “Miami Second Base” with new crush Monyca-with-a-Y. Gabi is excited to have her first real date with Sam, but family obligations keep getting in the way. |
January 31, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Back In Session Elena thinks she has it all figured out, but soon realizes that’s not the case. |
August 18, 2021 |
| 2 |
Strategic Alliance Elena joins the school play to spend time with Sasha, but is dismayed when Claude also signs up. |
August 18, 2021 |
| 3 |
Pleading the Fifth Elena enlists her Ñeñe (and Gabi’s mother) Francisca to help get her mom off her back. |
August 18, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 17, 2020 |
| Last aired | August 18, 2021 |
| Status | canceled |