Alex Russo
| Alex Russo | |
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| Wizards of Waverly Place character | |
Selena Gomez as Alex Russo | |
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| Created by | Todd J. Greenwald |
| Portrayed by | Selena Gomez |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Alexandra Margarita Russo |
| Nickname | Lexie, Russo, Moxie Finkle, Mija |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Waitress (at the Waverly Sub Station and the Late Nite Bite) Tribeca Prep Student (graduated; seasons 1–4) Wizards Delinquent Teacher's Assistant (season 4) Russo Family Wizard and Wizard Tribunal member (series finale onwards) |
| Family | Jerry Russo (father) Theresa Russo (mother) Justin Russo (older brother) Max Russo (younger brother) Hank Russo (paternal grandfather) Rose Russo (paternal grandmother) Magdelena Larkin (maternal grandmother) Kelbo Russo (paternal uncle) Megan Brooke Russo (paternal aunt) Ernesto Larkin (maternal uncle) Kim (cousin) Roman Russo (nephew) Milo Russo (nephew) Giada Russo (sister-in-law) Billie (daughter) Damian Pennwolf (husband) |
| Significant other | Riley (season 1) Dean Moriarty (season 2) Ronald Longcape, Jr. ("Saving WizTech, Parts 1 & 2") Mason Greyback (seasons 3–4) |
Alexandra Margarita "Alex" Russo is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, portrayed by Selena Gomez.
Selena Gomez is one of only two cast members to appear in every episode of the original series; the other is David Henrie, who plays Justin Russo. The character also appears as a recurring guest in the sequel series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and in The Suite Life on Deck episode "Double Crossed".
In 2008, AOL ranked her twentieth among the greatest witch characters in television history.