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).
Salma Hayek Signs First Look Deal With Univision For ViX Plus Streaming Content
deadline.comSalma Hayek has signed a first-look deal with Univision for its recently announced streaming platform, ViX. Under the 2-year deal, Hayek, through her production company Ventana Rosa, will produce exclusive Spanish-language feature films.“Twenty years ago, I had a dream,” the star said during the ViX launch on Wednesday. “The film industry in Mexico was doing five to six films a year, so I decided to go to Los Angeles.
But when I got there, I realized that it was not going to be any easier but it was probably harder.”“Things have changed,” she said although there’s still a ways to go.
The creative opportunity for Latino artists on ViX “fills me with joy.”Her first project is a romantic comedy Quiero Tu Vida set in the world of soccer.
It tells the story of a superfan who wakes up one morning in the body of a famous soccer player superstar and learns that his favorite sport is not all fun and games.“This is such an important part of our Latin American culture and our hearts,” Hayek said. “It’s my favorite sport.
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