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).
‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ First Footage: Selena Gomez Returns to Her Disney Roots in New Clips From Magical Sequel Series
variety.comSelena Kuznikov A first look video at “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” has been revealed by Disney, featuring behind-the-scenes moments with the series lead cast, including David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown, along with executive producer and guest star Selena Gomez. “This is where it all started,” Gomez says in the production first look. “We’re home!” The “Wizards of Waverly Place” spinoff follows an adult Justin Russo (Henrie) who chooses to lead a normal, mortal life with his family Giada (Mimi Gianopulos), Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko).
When Alex Russo (Gomez) brings Billie (Brown) to his home seeking help, Justin has to brush up on his magical skills to mentor the young wizard-in-training and juggle his everyday responsibilities.
The first look features clips from the upcoming sitcom series, and sees Alex and Billie step through a magical portal to get into Justin’s house.
Billie uses her powers to make eggs scramble themselves on the stove, make a burrito appear and more. Additionally, David DeLuise, who starred in the original series as the Russo’s father Jerry, makes an appearance in the first look video.
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