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).
Selena Gomez Recalls Her Family's Immigrant Experience in Virtual Graduation Address
harpersbazaar.comSelena Gomez participated in Define American's virtual graduation celebration over the weekend, honoring immigrant students who completed college this academic year.
In the hopeful message, Gomez recounted her own family's immigrant experience and how their sacrifices paved the way for her life and career. "Regardless of where your family is from, regardless of your immigration status, you have taken action to earn an education, to make your families proud, and to open up your worlds," said Gomez in her message.
Selena Gomez showed her support for immigrant college students experiencing more unusual graduation ceremonies this year.The singer recorded a hopeful message that was part of Define American's virtual graduation ceremony over the.
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