TV series
Tomorrow’s leader is today’s middle schooler.
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.
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Diary of a Future President premiered January 17, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 1
Elena thinks she has it all figured out, but soon realizes that’s not the case.
Directed by Gina RodriguezWritten by Ilana PeñaGuest stars Mercedes Colon, Yasmine Wright-Capers, Sean Philip Glasgow, Travis Burnett, Jackson Gann, Chevonne Hughes, Aaniyah Marwah, Tiernan Jones
Episode 2
Elena joins the school play to spend time with Sasha, but is dismayed when Claude also signs up.
Directed by Rachel RaimistWritten by Ali Schouten-SeeksGuest stars Yasmine Wright-Capers, Sean Philip Glasgow, Travis Burnett, Pearly Wong, Melissa Fumero, Aaniyah Marwah, Carter Sand, Carmina Garay
Episode 3
Elena enlists her Ñeñe (and Gabi’s mother) Francisca to help get her mom off her back.
Directed by Patricia CardosoWritten by Jessica GonzalezGuest stars Olga Merediz, Marcelo Tubert, Travis Burnett, Aaniyah Marwah, Gina Rodriguez, Carmina Garay, Jessica Marie Garcia, Brandon Severs
Episode 4
Elena gets a lower-than-expected grade on a test and tries to get her grades up.
Directed by Morenike Joela EvansWritten by Sasha StromanGuest stars Yasmine Wright-Capers, Isabella Day, Kelsey Flynn, Dariana Alvarez, Brian Gattas, Carmina Garay, Sanai Victoria, Jessica Marie Garcia
Episode 5
When Sasha is overcome with stage fright, Elena to takes on the role to save the play.
Directed by Angela C. TortuWritten by Danny FernandezGuest stars Sean Philip Glasgow, Travis Burnett, Pearly Wong, Melissa Fumero, Carter Sand, Tiernan Jones, Gina Rodriguez, Carmina Garay
Episode 6
Gabi wants to help Elena with her campaign speech and Winter Carnival booth. Elena has other ideas.
Directed by Gina LamarWritten by Max MadukaGuest stars Jackson Gann, Chevonne Hughes, Aaniyah Marwah, Carter Sand, Jazlynn Belle, Dariana Alvarez, Maya Delgado, Chloe Bauer
Episode 7
With Gabi out of town and Sam at his poker game, Bobby and Elena throw a party.
Directed by Diego VelascoWritten by Crystal FerreiroGuest stars Kayla Maisonet, Kayden Alexander Koshelev, Chloe Bauer, Danielle Perez, Crystal Ferreiro, Brian Gattas, Carmina Garay, Sanai Victoria
Episode 8
Elena creates a new rebellious internet persona and loses herself a little in the process.
Directed by Crystle Roberson DorseyWritten by Alyssa LernerGuest stars Brian Gattas, Carmina Garay, Sanai Victoria, Harmeet K. Pandey, Brandon Severs, Donovin Miller
Episode 9
Elena discovers that all of her friends have already had their first kisses.
Directed by Ilana PeñaWritten by Ranada ShepardGuest stars Tiernan Jones, Michael Hitchcock, Ryan Stockstad, Gina Rodriguez, Carmina Garay, Sanai Victoria, Harmeet K. Pandey, Nathan Arenas
Episode 10
Elena finally gets the school to change its mascot, but students turn against her in the process.
Directed by Gordon FreemanWritten by Ilana Peña, Victoria GonzálezGuest stars Gina Rodriguez, Carmina Garay, Sanai Victoria, Jessica Marie Garcia, Harmeet K. Pandey, Nathan Arenas, Brandon Severs, Gregg Binkley
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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