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Selena Gomez in ‘Hotel Transylvania’
B
orn on July 22, 1992 in
Grand Prairie, Texas, Sele-
na Gomez got an early start
in show business as Gianna on
“Barney & Friends.” She made
her screen debut soon thereafter in
“Spy Kids 3-D,” and subsequently
appeared on such TV shows as
“Walker, Texas Ranger,” “The
Suite Life of Zack and Cody,”
“Hannah Montana” and “The
Suite Life on Deck,” before sky-
rocketing to fame starring as Alex
on the Disney Channel’s Emmy-
winning sitcom, “Wizards of
Waverly Place.”
In 2008, the versatile entertainer
embarked on her musical career
when she recorded several songs
for the soundtrack of her Disney
film, “Another Cinderella Story.”
She has since had many hit tunes,
including duets with Miley Cyrus,
the Jonas Brothers and Demi
Lovato, as well as with her own
group, Selena Gomez and The
Scene.
In 2009, Selena became the
youngest UNICEF Goodwill
ambassador in history at 17. The
following year, she launched her
very own fashion line, the Dream
Out Loud Collection.
In terms of her private life,
Selena has long been romanti-
cally linked to pop idol Justin
Bieber, and the couple was
recently rumored to be build-
ing a love nest together in the
San Fernando Valley. Here,
she talks about her new
movie, “Hotel Transylvania,”
an animated adventure where
she plays Dracula’s daughter
Mavis who, over her father’s
objections, falls in love with a
mere mortal.
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by Kam
Williams
in Hotel Transylvania?
SG: It had a really good script,
it’s really funny, and has an amaz-
ing cast, so it was kind of a no
brainer.
KW: How would you describe
the movie?
SG: I think it’s a really cute
father-daughter film that kinda
touches on growing up, and on
experiencing your daughter want-
ing to have independence. It’s a
really sweet story that daughters
and dads can relate to.
KW: Richie would like to know
what’s your favorite type of mon-
ster: a zombie, a werewolf, a vam-
pire or something else?
SG: Probably a zombie.
KW: Larry Greenberg says: I
really love the place where horror
was new. I would love to do it
again. It was great!
KW: Harriet Pakula-Teweles
says: You’ve already been
acclaimed for singing and danc-
ing, for acting on TV and film, for
fashion, for your charity ambas-
sadorship and you’re only 20
years old— what’s left for the rest
of your life?
SG: [Giggles] I don’t know. I
guess I’m just sort of figuring it
out. But I do enjoy everything I’ve
been doing, and I feel very, very
blessed and lucky.
KW: Patricia also asks: What
does it mean to you to
be a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassa-
dor, and what was the most fulfill-
ing thing you did so far for
UNICEF?
SG: Working with Unicef is
very, very important to me. Like I
said, I’ve been very blessed, so I
feel that it’s very important for me
to give back as much as I can and
to use the platform that I have to
kind of spread the word. What’s
been most fulfilling is being able
to travel with them and witness
how this organization does what it
believes in, which is saving kids’
Selena Gomez during taping for ‘Hotel Transylvania.’
had, that it was important to give
back. They always donated my
clothes to shelters, and we’d
always volunteer at soup kitchens
on Thanksgiving. So, concern for
the less fortunate has been a fami-
ly tradition for as long as I can
remember.
KW: Bernadette also asks:
Is there another pop icon
whose career choices and
level of success you’re trying
to emulate or exceed?
SG: There are a lot of peo-
ple I look up to. But the per-
son whose story has touched
me the most is Katy Perry.
She’s worked really hard to
get to where she is, and it cer-
tainly didn’t happen overnight
for her.
KW: The bookworm Troy John-
son question: What was the last
book you read? The last time you
told me it was, “13 Reasons Why.”
SG: “The 5 Love Languages.”
KW: What was the last song you
listened to?
SG: I’ve been listening to Frank
Ocean’s new album.
KW: What is your favorite dish
to cook?
SG: Oh, I love Southern food,
so any type of casserole.
‘I’ve been very blessed, so I feel that it’s very
important for me to give back as much as I
can and to use the platform that I have to
kind of spread the word’
Kam Williams: Hi Selena,
thanks for another interview.
Selena Gomez: Of course, Kam
thank you.
KW: I really appreciate that last
time you were gracious enough to
take a photo afterwards with my
intern, Richie. Thanks.
SG: Thank Richie for asking.
That was so sweet.
KW: Editor/legist
Patricia
Turnier asks: What interested you
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and comedy touch. Did you have
a lot of fun working on this film?
SG: Yes, and for that particular
reason. I love scary movies, so I
really enjoyed being a part of a
project that puts a twist on the
scary formula.
KW: How did you find it por-
traying an animated character for
the first time?
SG: It was different for me,
since I had never done something
like that before. So, I enjoyed it. It
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lives.
KW: Attorney Bernadette Beek-
man asks: How did you become so
altruistic at such a young age?
Where did you get your inspira-
tion to do so much to help make
the world a better place, all the
charity work with children, ani-
mals and other causes?
SG: It’s always been important
to my parents, and that’s where it
came from. I was taught that no
matter how little or how much we
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KW: The Uduak Oduok ques-
tion: Who is your favorite clothes
designer?
SG: For high, high-end fashion
would have to be Marchesa.
KW: When you look in the mir-
ror, what do you see?
SG: Myself. [Giggles]
KW: If you could have one wish
instantly granted, what would that
be for?
SG: For everyone to be nice.
KW: The Kerry Washington
question: If you were an animal,
what animal would you be?
SG: A monkey.
KW: The Ling-Ju Yen question:
What is your earliest childhood
memory?
SG: My first concert ever, with
Britney Spears.
KW: The Judyth Piazza ques-
tion: What key quality do you
believe all successful people
share?
SG: Drive.
KW: The Michael Ealy ques-
tion: If you could meet anyone
who has passed on, who would it
be?
SG: Marilyn Monroe.
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THE GREAT WALLINGFORD WURST FESTIVAL. The
Great Wallingford Wurst Festival is an Octoberfest
style end-of-summer celebration. The festival
features rides, games for kids, craft booths, food
and much more. St. Benedict School, 4811
Wallingford Ave. N. Friday outdoor hours 4 – 11
p.m. indoor hours 4 p.m. – midnight. Saturday
outdoor hours 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Indoor hours 11
a.m. – midnight.
Saturday September 22
Thursday September 20
CHOICE CAREER FAIR: Come and see who is
hiring in your area. 11 a.m. Olympic Room, 305
Harrison St.
Friday & Saturday September 21 – 22
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OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTERS EASTSIDE VITALITY
HEALTH MONTH. You are invited to come meet
your neighborhood physicians and staff while
receiving free screenings. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. No
appointment needed. Overlake Medical Clinic
Redmons. Redmond Town Center, 16315 NE 74th
St. Redmond, WA
RACHEL HARTMAN READS FROM SERAPHINA AT THE
SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY. Rachel Hartman will read
from her new book, “Seraphina,” from 6 – 7:15
p.m. at the NE Branch Library, 6801 35th Ave. NE
The program is free and open to the public.
Friday September 28
OLDMILL DAYS/ THE FOREST FESTIVAL. Chainsaw
Carvings Competition, ice sculptures carvings,
live music, lumber jack show and much more. All
day event. Port Gamble, HWY 104, ¼ mile south
of Port Gamble
BITE OF BROADVIEW. This family friendly festival
has a little something for everyone. Enjoy
carnival rides and games, live music, food and
more. 4 – 10 p.m. 405 N. 117th St.