Figure skater Michelle Kwan has signed on as a spokesperson and representative for The Walt Disney Corp, the Burbank-based entertainment company announced Thursday. As part of a multi-year agreement, Kwan will participate in advertising, promotions, or public service announcements involving all Disney businesses, take part in company-wide initiatives and make personal appearances at live Disney events and in original programming. Kwan has previously appeared in Disney and ABC Television specials, including the primetime special, Reflections on Ice: Michelle Skates to the Music of Disney’s Mulan. Kwan’s grace and dignity has helped establish her universal appeal, said Matt Ryan, senior vice president, Brand Management. “We at Disney are honored to be associated with Michelle and know that her unique style and commitment to quality will be enjoyed and appreciated by our audiences everywhere,” Ryan said. In her skating career, Kwan has won five World Championships, two Olympic medals, and eight consecutive and nine overall U.S. National Championships.
