In spite of this, Selena Gomez manages to be likable and approachable in the role. "[12] While under a truth spell, the character explains that her attitude is simply "a defense mechanism to hide my desire to really be liked. [15][16] In the series' un-aired pilot, Julia was one of only two Russo children, alongside her brother Jordan. Throughout the rest of the first season are similar magical mishaps, most of which are intended to improve things, but typically end up backfiring and causing her to revert them. One point in her childhood. [citation needed]. Alex Russo/Justin Russo (131) Justin Russo/Juliet van Heusen (11) Mason Greyback/Alex Russo (11) Alex Russo & Justin Russo (9) Stevie Nichols/Alex Russo (8) Zeke Beakerman/Harper Finkle (7) Harper Finkle/Justin Russo (5) Alex Russo/Max Russo (4) Draco Malfoy/Alex Russo (4) Hermione Granger/Harry Potter/Alex Russo (4) Include Additional Tags Alex Russo Alexandra Margarita "Alex" Russo is the main protagonist of the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, portrayed by Selena Gomez. He is very smart, and is often considered a nerd. He is very smart, and is often considered a nerd. She is currently in a long-term relationship. [19][20] According to AllMusic biographer Matt Collar, these minor television roles eventually "paved the way for Gomez's own show". Alex is, by ordinary standards of beauty, an extremely pretty girl with a self-proclaimed great fashion sense. Alex is shown to hate "fake people" and silent films. For example, in "Alex's Choice", she wore a pretty dress to Gigi's tea, along with a pair of leggings and sneakers, so that she doesn't look too girly. He continues his wizard studies in a Monster Hunting course. She often gets into trouble because of her constant schemes (usually involving magic). She often gets into trouble because of her constant schemes (usually involving magic). Rather, she relies more on her street-smarts than academics. Despite her flaws, Alex has numerous instances of generosity, loyalty, and compassion. Alex and Justin had a competition to see who could teach Max, better. She deeply cares for Harper, going so far as to reveal her secret to her in "Harper Knows" out of guilt for lying, and loves Justin dearly despite their constant antagonism. During their relationship, Alex gets involved with another boy from WizTech, Ronald Longcape, Jr., after he is forced to leave WizTech due to a "plastic ball infestation". Alexandra Margarita "Alex" Russo (or Meeha as Theresa calls here), is one of the main Wizards of Wizards of Waverly Place. 1. [5][6] Alex and her brothers attend classes under the tutelage of their father Jerry, from whom they inherited their magical abilities. [22] The A.V. Alexandra Margarita "Alex" Russo1 is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, portrayed by Selena Gomez. [14] Greenwald ensured that each Russo sibling was provided with "their own strengths and weaknesses". [11] Alex is considered to be Gomez's breakout role. Alex's infatuation with Dean is revealed to her nemesis, Gigi, after she steals Alex's magical diary and finds that Alex's "knight in shining armor" is Dean. DVDizzy claimed that Alex was "cocky, self-assured, and constantly relies on magic to bail her out of mishaps". [5][7] The siblings tend to grow unfocused at times, especially pertaining to when they discover that their abilities can be applied towards more non-magical uses. [8] Alex's best friend is Harper Finkle (Jennifer Stone),[9] a mortal to whom Alex reveals that she and her family are wizards after a few seasons. Deep House. https://disneychannel.fandom.com/wiki/Alex_Russo?oldid=33554. and a wizard. However, she remains as lazy as ever. She has a tendency to be very lazy, when given the option of the easy way and the proper way she will pick the easy way every time without hesitation, getting her into trouble often, because the easy way always has consequences she doesn't bother to think about until they're upon her. 2.8m Followers, 196 Following, 338 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from The Russo Brothers (@therussobrothers) Alex is the middle and the only female child of the Russo family. She is very stylish, as well. [15] However, the actress was ultimately satisfied with the direction in which the writers ultimately went. Justin Vincenzo Pepe Russo is the son of Jerry and Theresa Russo, the older brother of Alex and Max, and the most accomplished wizard among the three siblings. [9] At one point, Alex begins dating a werewolf named Mason.[11][12]. [15] Greenwald explained that Jordan's name was first changed to Justin to avoid confusion with the Nickelodeon show Just Jordan, thus also changing Julia's name to Alex because he felt that it "wouldn’t have been fair [to my son]". [6] Outside of wizardry, Alex is interested in becoming an artist. She also often pranks Justin and even Max. However, this plan falls through when her clone is unable to actually speak, and instead barks like a dog due to a mistake while performing the spell. She is petite and has a slim build. [20] Being of Mexican and Italian descent herself, Gomez shares her ethnic background with her character,[15] the only main cast member to hold this distinction. 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Justin Vencenzo Pepe Russo is the son of Jerry and Theresa Russo, the older brother of Alex and Max, and the most accomplished wizard among the three siblings. In 2008, AOL named her the twentieth greatest witch in television history. However, she always goes to Justin first to solve her magical mistakes. She often argues and insults her older brother, Justin, though it is later revealed that she does so because she admires him and wishes to be like him. She is also shown to be only semi-literate, when it is revealed that she has never fully read a book or a menu. Mary McNamara, writing for the Los Angeles Times, identified that Alex is driven "to become the family wizard, not so much for the power and prestige as the satisfaction of beating out her older brother Justin."[11]. Alex reveals this to everyone, including Dean, in order to avoid giving Gigi any sort of satisfaction from doing it herself. She is the daughter of Jerry and Theresa Russo, and sister to Justin and Max Russo; she is the middle child and only daughter. [10] Ultimately, Alex must eventually compete against her brothers to determine who will remain the Russo family's only wizard, as only one wizard is allowed per family. Plugged In's Paul Asay wrote that Alex "has proven to be a less than ideal role model for her hordes of young Disneyfied fans" as a result of her personality, but concluded that the character "is still pretty good deep down" despite "her posturing". Alex became a full wizard in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie but later makes a wish through the Stone of Dreams to turn back time which, in turn, made her a student again. Her special symbol is Peace Signs. Anthony Russo (born February 3, 1970) and Joseph Russo (born July 18, 1971), collectively known as the Russo brothers (), are American directors, producers, screenwriters, and actors.They direct most of their work together. [5] Additionally, her family owns and runs a subway-themed sandwich shop,[6] and keep the fact that they are wizards a secret from most people outside of their immediate family. 2. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. As the middle child and only daughter, she is sly, outgoing, sneaky, and sometimes rude to her family and friends. Many boys are attracted to her because of her looks, as well as her personality, in most of the episodes, she is wearing boots. Unlike her brother Justin, she is not overly studious nor is she an academically gifted student who performs well in school. Alexandra Margarita "Alex" Russo is the protagonist of the Disney Channel original series Wizards of Waverly Place. [12] Gomez's performance as Alex garnered strong reviews, including positive comparisons to actress and singer Miley Cyrus, star of Hannah Montana. As the second main character he is Alex's older brother, and the oldest of the three Russo siblings. Alex brings life to a mannequin which she pretends to be in a relationship with in order to make Riley jealous, which causes Riley to go back to Alex, only to be replaced with another boy the following season. Cassia Russo is the fourth sibling of Alex, Justin, and Max. She is usually unintentionally mean and exercises mocking judgment towards others she isn't very familiar with, an example of a situation being the time Harper asked her why she shouted at the guitarist who once played his guitar in front of a restaurant, to which she responded scathingly with, "Singing about losing his girl? $1.99 follow: Lello Russo. In the series' un-aired pilot, Julia was one of only two Russo children, alongside her brother Jordan. [21] Gomez and her on-screen siblings were each allowed to retain their characters' wands after the series' conclusion. $1.99 follow: Lello Russo. Alex Russo. Stay Home Brother Club Mix (5:11) Lello Russo, Alex Rai. As this story takes place in a world full of witches and wizards, it should come as no surprise that Alex purchases a dragon-dog for Justin. He is very smart, and is often considered a nerd by Alex. [21] Gomez originally felt that Max should be the ultimate winner of the Triwizard Cup instead of her own character. This causes Alex to start a relationship with Ronald, as it appears to her as her only option. Iscriviti a Facebook per connetterti con Alex Russo e altre persone che potresti conoscere. [10] According to John M. Cunningham's entry on Gomez in Encyclopædia Britannica, the actress' role as Alex earned her "legions of young fans as [its] winsome star". [18], Alex was Gomez's first starring screen role. Alex is smart but not hardworking. Professor Crumbs then makes Justin the Head of WizTech. The fact that her parents seem to favor Justin in most cases also engenders hostility and jealousy toward her brother. Oh wah, wah, he was playing guitar in front of a restaurant, no wonder she's gone!" In the 8th episode of season one, which is dubbed "Curb Your Dragon", Wizards of Waverly Place introduces the plot of Alex appealing to her brother, Justin, in the form of a dog.But this isn't just any dog. [16] The writers originally kept the results of the series finale secret from the cast until they began filming the episode. Alex realizes that she truly loves Dean, and leaves Ronald. Alex is the middle child and the only female of the Russo family. Justin Vincenzo Pepe Russo is a teen-adult male wizard and the main deuteragonist of Wizards of Waverly Place. Though these instances are rare, Alex does occasionally use magic unselfishly or with good intentions, such as in "Taxi Dance", where she repairs Cab 804 to allow herself and her family to continue to cherish the memories of her birth. Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana-Wikipedia. She also hates reading, even menus and just points at the pictures of what she wants, this is so widely known about her that the entire school stopped and stared in shock when she as much as picked up a book. Alex Rai. They finally go on a date during the third to last episode, where Alex shows herself to get jealous too easily, which cause the two to break up. Her parents describe her as someone who only cares about herself, and Justin describes her as a "snarky, apathetic slacker," and she caused lots of troubles during the first and second season and had her brother fix it most of the time, but in the third season, she rarely causes any magical problems anymore, often being one of the ones who fix the problems in the end, though still keeps her reputation. Like his siblings, he is half Mexican from his mother and half Italian-American from his father. She often argues and insults her older brother, Justin, though it is later revealed that she does so because she admires him and wishes to be like him. Stay Home Brother Lello Russo, Alex Rai Moiss Music. Maximilian Alanzo Ernesto "Max" Russo is a half-blood wizard and the youngest of the Russo kids. She was portrayed by Selena Gomez, who also voiced Mavis Draculaand The Kid. Alexandra Margarita "Alex" Russo (portrayed by Selena Gomez) is the main protagonist of the fantasy-teen sitcom, Wizards of Waverly Place. Alex is a bit of a tomboy. Alex Russo/Justin Russo (139) Justin Russo/Juliet van Heusen (5) Zeke Beakerman/Harper Finkle (5) Mason Greyback/Alex Russo (5) Alex Russo & Justin Russo (4) Alex Russo/Max Russo (2) Rodney McKay/John Sheppard (1) Anthony DiNozzo/Timothy McGee (1) Everyone/Everyone (1) Elizabeth Burke/Peter Burke/Neal Caffrey (1) Include Additional Tags [4] The siblings reside in Manhattan's Greenwich Village with their parents Jerry (David DeLuise), a former wizard, and Theresa (Maria Canals Barrera), a mortal. Alex Russo Background information. She's very manipulative, using everyone's weaknesses to her advantage (like exploiting her father's love for food so he allow her to go to SS Tipton marine school). He is in numerous clubs and has learned over 5000 spells. "[12] Alex's personality strongly contrasts with that of her older brother, who unlike her is studious and hardworking. She was a wizard in training who mainly caused mayhem every-day. The only subject she takes seriously and actually likes is art, which she shows deep admiration for in "Art Teacher" and "Paint By Committee". She was born in the back of cab #804. Alex debuts in the pilot episode of Wizards of Waverly Place, "Crazy 10-Minute Sale", asking for permission from her father to attend a sale at a popular clothing store, "Suburban Outfitters" (a parody of the popular clothing brand Urban Outfitters), to upstage her rival since pre-school, Gigi. Although she was honored, in Alex vs Alex, her spells caused problems, with her boyfriend, Mason and, her father, Jerry. Alexandra Margarita "Alex" Russo[1] is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, portrayed by Selena Gomez. The fact that her parents seem to favor Justin in most cases also engenders hostility and jealousy toward her brother. The character has also appeared in The Suite Life on Deck episode, Double Crossed. [24] Stone described Gomez's approach to executive producing as "not really that different, she has a little bit more say in what happens ... She has a great sense of humor about herself, so we give her tons of crap. [citation needed] During the first season, Alex also attends WizTech, a fictional wizardry school, once during the summer. Fans will recall Gomez played Alex Russo on the show while Henrie played her brother Justin Russo. Professor Crumbs then makes Justin the Head of WizTech. She is the Daughter of Theresa Russo and Jerry Russo, she is the younger sister of her brother Justin Russo and the older sister of her other brother Max Russo. One of her flaws is her own reliance on magic and her laziness, which often results in magical troubles, as well has er lack of disregard for rules. Alex also has a relationship with another student named Riley, which ends quickly after he witnesses her eating large amounts of chocolate, but begins again when she convinces him that she is a good luck charm for their school's baseball team. Stay Home Brother 6Am Extended Mix (7:18) Lello Russo, Alex Rai. Mostly in the series, she is labeled as the anti-hero and minor antagonist of the show. In 2008, AOL named her the twentieth greatest witch in television history. She feels insecure when seeing Justin accomplish much with his hard work and responsibility. None of them had won and almost ended up, hurting Max's feelings, resulting in both of them being grounded for two weeks. She wears the pants for too long and ends up having skeleton legs, which are fixed towards the end. Even though it's been years since... See full article at E! Before Wizards of Waverly Place Alex was born after a birthday party on Friday, December 4, 1992, in a popular taxi cab in New York, #804, to Jerry and Theresa Russo. One of the show's several working titles before becoming Wizards of Waverly Place was The Amazing OâMalleys, during which time its main character was originally going to be called Julia, named after creator Todd J. Greenwald's own daughter, and Brooke O'Malley. Alex is typically portrayed as a mischievous troublemaker. However, the two break up shortly after, then again in Dean's dream, after Alex uses a spell to get into his head. Alex and Justin act as foils, as the two are near-polar opposites; Justin is responsible and fair in judgment, though easily insecure at Alex's great magical feats. Ronald, after becoming infatuated with Alex himself, shapeshifts into Dean in order to "end" Alex's relationship with them. She is the second child of the three Russo children. [3] She usually wears her hair down, but can be up in some episodes. MOISS120 | 2020-11-06 . Alex (born December 3, 1992, age 27) is smart but not hardworking, much to the dismay of her older brother, Justin. [22][23] In addition to reprising her role as Alex in the television film The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013), Gomez served as one of its executive producers. Gomez gave a slight nod to their fictitious sibling relationship by captioning one photo "Brudder & sissy" and another "family vacation vibes." [2][3] Selena Gomez, who portrays Alex, is one of the only two cast members to appear in every single episode of the series; the only other cast member to do so is David Henrie, who portrays Justin Russo. Alex is often shown to act aloof and indifferent to things, but she later reveals while under a "truth spell" that she uses her indifference as a defense mechanism to "hide [her] desire to really be liked".[12]. Alex became a full wizard in "Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie". [11] Before being cast as the lead character Wizards of Waverly Place,[17] Gomez's previous auditions for Disney Channel, who discovered the actress during a national talent search,[18] had earned her recurring roles on the network's sitcoms The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana as Gwen and Mikayla, respectively. The second season continues with a myriad of spells and magic gone awry, the first of which is her joining an academic game at her school called the Quiz Bowl and wearing a pair of pants known as "Smarty Pants" that grant her infinite knowledge. "[24], John M. Cunningham's of Encyclopædia Britannica described Alex as "a mischievous tomboy". Alexandra Margarita Russo was born on October 19, 1992 in a taxi cab, #804, in New York City to Theresa and Jerry Russo. She agrees to go to WizTech with him, where she realizes that Ronald has kidnapped Dean and put him in a block of jelly. Elemental Affinity: Alex has a natural affinity for elemental magic as she could use element-based spells in the premature Wizard Competition Deep House. Alex is the daughter of Jerry and Theresa Russo, and the sister of Justin and Max Russo. Moiss Music. His brother and sister Max Russo and Alex Russo are also excited, but their parents Theresa and Jerry Russo refuse to let Alex go because she is behind in school. Edit. All her childhood life, she lived with her parents and older brother, Justin Russo, until her younger brother, Max Russo in ⦠Justin is of Italian & Mexican descent, he's Alex's and Max's brother, and the oldest of the three Russo siblings. She can be rude to her family sometime⦠She is kind and smart. "[6] Describing Alex as "a wisecracking underachiever" keen on using her magical abilities to "smooth the path through high school", Plugged In's Paul Asay identified the character as "a Disney protagonist with a hint of rebellion—Cinderella with a yen for detention", demonstrated by her "slouching, too-cool-for-school vibe. She is shown not to be the most apt student at both "wizarding" and high school, failing her Spanish midterm, her wizardry exam, and relying on the use of magic to pass several assignments. Alex usually underachieves when it comes to school and wizard training. After winning the family wizard competition, due to Alex helping him get his foot unstuck, he gives the title of Family Wizard to Alex. She despises Justin's "nerdiness", though she's jealous of how smart, good, and generous Justin is. She cannot attend the sale as she has wizardry class, but decides to clone herself so that she can go to the sale and convince her father that she was at wizardry class. Julia and Jordan were originally intended to be twin sister and brother until Julia was re-written into the second-born of three Russo siblings. Justin Russo is a fictional character on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, is portrayed by David Henrie. She shows deep care for her best friend Harper, even going as far as to reveal to her her wizardry in "Harper Knows" out of guilt for lying. As the series evolved, however, Alex has shown a softer side, and proved to not only be capable of being a "nerd", but also a good person and has a good heart, and feels guilty for her wrong decisions, choosing to do good when the whole world was covered in darkness, and refusing to leave Earth when it's doomed to destruction from a meteorite crashing down on Earth. History Talk (0) Comments Share. [25] Alex underachieves when it comes to high school, however, she excels greatly at art. After winning the family wizard competition, due to Alex helping him get his foot unstuck, he gives the title of Family Wizard to Alex. She has her mother's wavy, dark brown hair and dark eyes, though she straightens it out in Season 2. She is currently in a long-term relationship with werewolf Mason G⦠Alex was born after a birthday party on Friday, December 4, 1992, in a popular taxi cab in New York, #804, to Jerry and Theresa Russo.
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