Age: 14
female
Ethiopian born and California raised, Amari is profoundly connected to her Ethiopian roots, but also loves learning about other cultures. She began attending a Spanish Immersion school when she was just four years old and is always excited to try new foods and traditions! She modeled for Gap as a baby, has since been featured in multiple National network commercials, and has worked with acclaimed directors Ted Melfi and Garth Jennings. Amari shines as a series regular on three different animated projects: We Baby Bears, Pretzel and the Puppies, and Puppy Dog Pals as well as several recurring roles on shows including T.O.T.S. and Tig n' Seek. Most recently, Amari starred in director Tamika Miller's feature film Honor Student. You can also see her in the Ryan Murphy TV series 9-1-1, Goliath, the feature film Ernesto's Manifesto, and Waffles + Mochi. Some of Amari's favorite activities are going to the beach, violin, caring for the environment, and sipping boba with her puppy.
From the studio that brought you "An American Tail" and "The Land Before Time" comes the happily-ever-after story of Pretzel, based on the book by the creators of Curious George. Pretzel is the longest dachshund in the world, and the lengths he goes for puppy love. One morning in May five little dachshunds are born. But one grows up to be the longest of all! Pretzel easily wins a blue ribbon at the dog show and the admired of everyone – everyone except Greta, the little dachshund across the street, who doesn't care for long dogs. But Pretzel is able to use his unique gift to win Greta over, and before long they have puppies of their very own.
