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 Touches on 'Scary and Lonely' Struggle With Depression As She Launches Mental Health Campaign
etonline.comSelena Gomez wants people to know that mental health matters.The «Baila Conmigo» singer announced on Thursday that she launched Mental Health 101, a new campaign for Rare Impact by Rare Beauty, dedicated to connecting people with the resources they need to get support and educate themselves on mental health.
Gomez explained on her social media that the initiative is «close to my heart» as she has dealt with her own struggles over the years.«I know first hand how scary and lonely it can feel to face anxiety and depression by yourself at a young age,» she wrote.
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