Fancy Nancy

About Fancy Nancy

Fancy Nancy is an animated children's television series. Produced by Disney Junior, it was first aired in 2018 and ran until 2021. The series is based on the books of the same name by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. The story revolves around a young girl named Nancy Clancy who exudes sophistication and desires everything to be fancy. A vital part of the plot stems from Nancy's love for the French language, culture, and fashion. Nancy, with her neighbors, friends, and family, experience a new adventure in every episode, teaching young viewers important life lessons and values.

Making / Production

The series was developed by Jamie Mitchell, who is also the director and executive producer. Krista Tucker is the story editor and producer. Each episode was designed thoughtfully to incorporate elements of learning and fun.

Actors

• Mia Sinclair Jenness: She voices Nancy Clancy, a six-year-old girl who loves everything that's sophisticated and fancy, and did a commendable job bringing the character to life.
• Dana Heath: Dana lends her voice to Bree James, Nancy's best friend who also shares a love for being fancy.
• Spencer Moss: Moss voices JoJo Clancy, Nancy’s younger sister, providing a certain innocent charm to the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on a New York Times bestselling book series, which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
• Although Nancy's character is six years old, she is voiced by Mia Sinclair Jenness, who was 12 when the series debuted.
• The creators went to great lengths to keep the show educational. Every episode includes a new French word or phrase, which Nancy explains to the audience.

Awards

Fancy Nancy was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special in 2019.

Quotes

• “Oh la la!” – Nancy Clancy
• “The fancier the better!” – Nancy Clancy
• “Everything in French sounds fancy!” – Nancy Clancy

Music, Soundtrack

• “Add a Little Fancy” - Theme song performed by Cast – Fancy Nancy
• “Plain and Fancy” - A song from the episode ‘Tea Party Trouble’.
• “Paris, Adieu!” - A special song from a France-special episode.