Selena Gomez embraced her Mexican heritage in the musical crime film 'Emilia Perez', where she stars alongside Karla Sofía Gascon and Zoe Saldana. Speaking and singing in Spanish for the movie was a challenge that Selena enjoyed, as she immersed herself in the language. Her family is extremely proud of her for honoring her culture in the Jacques Audiard-directed film, where she plays Jessi Del Monte. Selena expressed her excitement and eagerness for the role, feeling challenged and fulfilled by the experience.
Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/selena-gomez-loved-honouring-her-heritage-in-emilia-perez-c-17056005