Beyond their achievements, which include a Golden Globe nomination for its role in Emilia Pérez and an actors union award for ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, Selena Gomez He has consolidated his position as a dominant force worldwide. Your last album, I SAID I LOVE YOURSThe debuted at number 1 on Billboard’s best -selling album list, marking his fourth leadership in this ranking. But Gomez’s influence goes beyond the lists of successes.
His commitment to activism is undeniable. Through your RARE IMPACT FUNDhas raised more than 20 million dollars to improve access to the mental health of young people on various continents. This social commitment is reflected in projects such as the documentary series Living Undocmawhich addresses the immigration crisis in the United States.
The recognition of his career now comes with the prestigious award Woman of the year In the annual gala Billboard and Telemundo Latin Women in Musican event that will be held on April 24. “I think that every time women we support each other, it is something really beautiful and important,” Selena states. “Be honored at the gala Latin Women in Music It is incredibly special for me. My Mexican heritage has influenced my whole life and the importance of representation does not escape. Over the years, some of the most solidarity women in the entertainment business that I have known have been other Latin women. I love the link we all have. ”
His Mexican ancestry, inheritance of his paternal grandparents, is a constant influence on his career. From your child debut in Barney & Friendsuntil its leading role in Wizards of Waverly PlaceSelena has built a solid race. Her incursion into music has been catapulted with stardom, with 42 songs in the Billboard Hot 100 and seven albums in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200.
His first great success in Latin music came in 2018 with “Taki Taki”together with DJ Snake, Ozuna and Cardi B. later, he launched Revelationhis first project completely in Spanish, achieving number 1 in the Top Latin Albums list, a milestone that only another woman had achieved before: Shakira. “Making an album in Spanish was something I wanted to do for a long time,” Selena comments. “I worked hard to pay tribute to my Latin roots, both in music and in the aesthetics of all visual elements.”
The success of ANDMilia Pérezwhere she plays a rebel woman in a transformation process, she was not exempt from criticism. Some questioned their Spanish skills, although their character is not destined to be totally fluid in the language. Despite this, Gomez and the rest of the cast won the Best Performance Award at the Cannes Festival of 2024. “I pushed for uncomfortable spaces, which as an actress are the most rewarding,” affirms.
His participation in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING and the inclusion of “Sad eyes”a reinterpretation of a classic of Jeanette, in its last album, demonstrates its connection with its roots. “Benny and I went to see The Marías in concert last summer. I was fascinated and I knew they wanted them to participate in our album,” Share about collaboration.
Gomez also stands out for his activism and his voice in the defense of the Mental health and social justice. His message to the new generation of artists: “Ignore the noise and be faithful to yourself. The noise can be overwhelming, and I do not say it is easy, but in doing so and without compromising who you are, that takes you very far.”
