Wizards of Waverly Pod

Ep 23: Maria Canals-Barrera on Playing Disney's First Latin American Mom

This week, Jennifer &amp; David are reunited with the only and only Maria Canals-Barrera! Maria is best known for her role as the beloved “Theresa Russo” in Wizards of Waverly Place. Jennifer, David, and Maria reminisce on their Wizards days and share some of their favorite memories and the funniest outtakes. Maria also talks about Latin American representation in Hollywood, and what it was like playing Disney Channel’s first Latin American mom.
What pilot did Maria originally film with Selena Gomez? Which famous singer can Maria perfectly impersonate? Tune in to find out!
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