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).
Michelle Obama, Selena Gomez and Sydney Sweeney to be Honored at 49th Annual Gracie Awards
variety.comJack Dunn The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has revealed the winners of the 49th annual Gracie Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievements by women in news, entertainment and digital media.
This year’s honorees include Michelle Obama, Glennon Doyle, Selena Gomez, Gayle King, Sydney Sweeney, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nicole Kidman and Angela Yee.
The event will take place May 21 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles with a theme centered around “feminine strength, both large and small.” Local and student honorees will receive their awards at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 18 in New York City. “As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we honor the remarkable women storytellers whose courage and resilience continue to inspire us,” AWMF president Becky Brooks said. “Their stories, strengths and influence are actively shaping our present and future.
The impact of women is undeniable, and we look forward to celebrating these powerful contributions and achievements at the upcoming Gracie Awards.” The Gracie Awards are executive produced by Vicangelo Bulluck and the event is sponsored by Hallmark Media, iHeart, Premiere, Katz Media Group, CNN and NCTA: The Internet & Television Association.
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