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 Sends Thoughtful Message to Graduating Students From Immigrant Families: Watch
billboard.comSelena Gomez is honoring this year's graduates who are part of immigrant families with a special video message.The singer took the time to film a short speech from home to mark the accomplishments of high school and college students as part of the Immigrad 2020 Virtual Commencement on Saturday (May 23)."I know that this is a virtual ceremony, but it is very real, and it's very real to all the families and all of you and your communities," Gomez said. "I want you guys to know that you matter and that your experiences are a huge part of the American story."Gomez then shared a bit of her own family's story, saying, "When my family came here from Mexico they set into motion my American story, as well as theirs.
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