Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television producer. After appearing on the children's series Barney & Friends (2002–2004), she received wider recognition for her portrayal of Alex Russo on the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired from 2007 until 2012.
Gomez also starred in the films Another Cinderella Story (2008), Princess Protection Program (2009), Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009), Ramona and Beezus (2010), and Monte Carlo (2011). Thereafter, she focused on more mature roles in Spring Breakers (2012), Getaway (2013), The Fundamentals of Caring (2016), and The Dead Don't Die (2019). She voices the character of Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise, and serves as an executive producer of the Netflix television drama series 13 Reasons Why (2017–present) and the Netflix documentary series Living Undocumented (2019).
Hispanic Heritage Month: The History, Importance and Ways to Celebrate
etonline.comHispanic Heritage Month. The nationally-recognized celebration, which kicks off Sept. 15, grew out of a desire to educate people all over the country about the many contributions the Hispanic community has made to U.S.
culture.Here at ET, we'll be taking this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month to spotlight members of the Latinx community who are using their platforms to make their voices heard about the issues they’re most passionate about.
From the political engagement of figures likeCardi B, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and America Ferrera to the positive role models many young people are finding in the likes of Selena Gomez and Jessica Alba, ET will be celebrating those who are making a difference in a year that all but demands it while.
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