Raya, 'The Equalizer' and Wanda Maximoff are strong female characters taking the lead
(CNN)Fierce female roles have always existed in Hollywood, but as the industry sees more female directors and producers, there has been a recent influx of more powerful female characters on both big and small screens.Even Disney princesses have evolved beyond those waiting on their Prince Charming to make their lives better.Take for example:Kelly Marie Tran in "Raya and the Last Dragon": This Disney film stirred a bit of controversy with its casting, but the warrior princess is indeed that -- a warrior.Inspired by Southeast Asian cultures, the animated film offers the latest Disney heroine whose spirit evokes similarly strong-willed characters like Mulan and Merida.Tran voices Raya, who sets out on a quest to save her people.In real life,