10 November: ‘Collider’ calls Selena Gomez’s character Alex Russo as the 1st Disney Channel’s anti-heroine & an It Girl

In the latest article, Collider calls Selena Gomez’s ‘Wizards Of Waverly Place’ character Alex Russo as the first Disney Channel’s anti-heroine and an It Girl.

‘Not only was Alex Russo the first Latina lead in a Disney Channel sitcom, but compared to the other female-led shows that were popular during that era, the snarky, self-assured protagonist of Wizards of Waverly Place was also Disney Channel’s first anti-heroine.’ – Collider

‘Alex, however, is more of an anti-heroine. She doesnt embody traditional heroic qualities and is seen as the “problem child,” always compared to her overachieving older brother Justin. Shes lazy, snarky, and often selfish, cutting corners and shirking her dad’s rules about magic to get what she wants, whether it be a passing grade or attention from her crush.’ – Collider

‘Alex has a good heart and plenty of aspirational qualities. Despite her flaws, Alex’s unwavering self-confidence, commitment to self-expression, and disregard for the opinions of others made her a unique role model for a generation of young girls.’ – Collider

‘Selena Gomez proved herself as Disney Channel’s next “It girl”. Though her dialogue is often dripping with sarcasm, Alex also makes dorky puns and laughs hysterically at her own jokes, and Gomez’s effortlessly charismatic performance is what really makes Alex such a lovable character.’ – Collider

‘Alex Russo deserves her flowers as one of Disney’s most unique protagonists and first anti-heroine.’ – Collider

Source: collider.com