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, Lizzo, Lily Collins & More Honoured By PETA
etcanada.comPETA has announced the winners of its annual Libby Awards, with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals honouring several celebrities for their commitment to protecting the rights of animals. “Libby” is short for “liberation” — as in animal liberation — and the awards are presented in honour of individuals, products, and brands that go above and beyond for animals.
Whether it’s “leading by vegan example, creating a cruelty-free makeup line, urging fans to boycott SeaWorld, speaking out against tiger selfies, adopting a pup during quarantine or rescuing a drowning duckling,” on Thursday, PETA announced this year’s Libby winners are Lizzo, Selena Gomez, Miguel Bernardeau, Madelaine Petsch, Lily Collins and Grayson Dolan.
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