09.17.2024 | By Jack Rico |
In a year when the economy has had many of us on edge, Selena Gomez, 32, recently became the first Latina self-made billionaire in America. This monumental achievement, largely due to her beauty brand Rare Beauty, should have been a major celebration. But if you look at the headlines from major outlets like Bloomberg and even Latino media, you’ll notice something missing: her Mexican-American identity. Read More
04.17.2017 | By Andrea Huswan |
The 1-4-0: #SelenaGomez executive produces teen drama series #13ReasonsWhy where every story has two sides. Which side will you believe? Read More
08.30.2013 | By Jack Rico |
The “1-4-0”: #TheGetaway isn’t as bad as critics say. Yes, it has wild leaps of logic, but its escapism does entertain with its skilled car stunts. Read More
03.19.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
The Disney Princess is no more as a new rebellious side takes over. With a special debut of the indie film “Spring Breakers†20-year-old Selena Gomez shows that she is ready to take on more mature roles in Hollywood.
This weekend the film, directed by Harmony Korine (Kids, Mister Lonely), had a special three-theater-only debut which left everyone with their jaws on the floor – not only because of the wild college girls in tiny bikinis but because of the positive response to the film. Read More
09.13.2008 | By Jack Rico |
*Updated November 2025*
Selena Gomez, at the promising age of 16, is already being heralded as the next Jennifer Lopez. Quickly establishing herself as a Latina powerhouse, Gomez has already marked her territory in television and music, with her sights set on dominating the film industry next. But how much do we know about the Latina heritage of the Wizards of Waverly Place star?
