Synopsis
Selena Gomez expresses pride in her Mexican heritage, emphasizing its influence on her life and career. She highlights the importance of representation, the success of her Spanish-language album, 'Revelacion', and her experiences in acting that challenge her creatively.Key Takeaways
- Selena Gomez's Mexican heritage has significantly influenced her life.
- She emphasizes the importance of representation in the entertainment industry.
- 'Revelacion' was her first major Spanish-language project.
- The album topped the Top Latin Albums chart.
- Gomez enjoys challenging roles that push her boundaries as an actress.
Los Angeles, April 25 (NationPress) Film star Selena Gomez openly celebrates her Mexican heritage, stating that it has shaped her entire existence.
In a conversation with Billboard, Gomez expressed: "My Mexican roots play a significant role in my life, and I truly understand the importance of representation. Over the years, I've found some of the most encouraging individuals in the entertainment industry to be other Latin women. I cherish the connection we share."
Her 2021 EP, 'Revelacion', marked her first major project recorded predominantly in Spanish.
'Revelacion' achieved the top spot on the Top Latin Albums chart, becoming the first female artist's album to do so since Shakira’s 'El Dorado', and Gomez revealed that the album holds great significance for her.
She shared: "I don't often dwell on statistics and rankings, but when I learn something like that, it's all about pride for me. Shakira is a legend, someone I've always admired, and I have immense love for her."
"Creating a Spanish album was a long-held aspiration of mine. Over the years, I've released Spanish versions of songs from my albums, but an all-Spanish project was deeply meaningful to me."
"I dedicated myself to ensuring that I honored my Latin heritage, through both the music and the visual elements."
The talented actress also appeared in the Spanish-language film 'Emilia Perez', released in 2024, where she embraced the challenge of performing in Spanish, declaring her enjoyment of being placed in "uncomfortable spaces" as an actress, according to femalefirst.co.uk.
Gomez remarked: "I pushed myself into challenging territories, which, as an actress, are incredibly fulfilling. It was an enchanting experience, and collaborating with director Jacques Audiard was among my most cherished moments."
"I'm taking my time to seek the right role and director for my next project because I desire it to be both challenging and unexpected."
