Get to Know Disney's 'Pupstruction,' 'Pretty Freekin Scary' & 'Elio' Star Yonas Kibreab with 10 Fun Facts (Exclusive)

Yonas Kibreab is Disney’s newest big star!

While you may recognize the young actor for his roles on Sweet Tooth or Obi-Wan Kenobi, he has three big new, starring roles in various Disney projects.

First up, Yonas can be heard as the lead voice of Phinny on the new animated series Pupstruction, which just premiered TODAY (June 14) on Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney+.

Keep reading to learn more…

The crew leader and innovative young corgi dreams up some of the biggest and wildest ideas to help his town of Petsburg. Although Phinny might be the smallest pup on the crew, he proves that you don’t need big paws to have big ideas.

Pupstruction follows the adventures of the Pupstruction team — a doggone hard-working construction crew that ranges from some of the brawniest breeds to irresistibly cute and playful puppies.

Next, Yonas will be seen starring in the Disney series Pretty Freekin Scary, as Remy, who is Frankie’s (Eliana Su’a) little brother.

Here’s a synopsis: Fourteen-year-old Frankie Ripp had a perfect life — a great family, an annoying little brother, a popular boyfriend and a BFF she could always count on. However, her life took a surprising turn after an unfortunate incident. After some heated debate in the Underworld with the Grim Reaper herself, Frankie is forced to navigate life with her new Underworld guardians, Pretty and Scary, in the most challenging setting of all … middle school. Pretty freekin scary, huh? Watch the trailer here…

Lastly, Yonas is voicing the title role of Elio in the upcoming Disney/Pixar movie of the same name, which just debuted it’s first teaser trailer this week. Check it out!

If you didn’t know, Yonas has worked with Disney before on the Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi, as previously mentioned, as well as appearances on Raven’s Home and Young Jedi Adventures.

JJJ recently caught up with Yonas Kibreab, and got to know 10 Fun Facts about him!

Check out what he shared below…

• 1. I was born in Los Angeles, CA.
• 2. I love music and I sing, play the piano and I make beats.
• 3. My first performance in front of an audience was in 2nd grade singing for the whole elementary and middle school.
• 4. My first job was being a KidCaster (Kid Reporter) at the 2018 U.S. Open in New York City.
• 5. My hobbies are skateboarding, riding my BMX bike and watching movies.
• 6. My favorite food is cheeseburger and my go to snack is popcorn.
• 7. I have portrayed a fox, a corgi, a wolf and a hybrid fox/human on screen.
• 8. One of my unforgettable acting experience was when I got to travel and spend six month in New Zealand shooting Sweet Tooth season 2.
• 9. My favorite vacation spot is Hawaii.
• 10. My favorite super heroes are Spiderman/Miles Morales and Black Panther.

Check out Yonas in new episodes of Pupstruction, airing weekly on Friday mornings on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. There are also a batch of episodes out now on Disney+!

Pretty Freekin Scary premieres Thursday (June 15) with two episodes on Disney Channel. Episodes will be available next day on Disney+.

Disney/Pixar’s Elio debuts in theaters on March 1, 2024.