Alexandra Margarita "Alex" Russo is the main protagonist of the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, portrayed by Selena Gomez. As the middle child and only daughter, she is sly, outgoing, and sometimes rude to her family and friends. Alex usually underachieves when it comes to school and wizard training. She often gets into trouble because of her constant schemes (usually involving magic).
First appearance | "Crazy 10-Minute Sale"
1x01, October 12, 2007 |
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Last appearance | "The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex"
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Created by | Todd J. Greenwald
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Full name | Alexandra Margarita Russo
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Nickname | Alex
(by everyone) Lexie (by her maternal grandmother) Russo (by Dean) Brown Eyes, Little Meatball, Love (by Mason) Moxie Finkle (herself and the Finkles) |
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Gender | Female
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Occupation | Waitress
(at the Waverly Sub Station) Tribeca Prep Student (graduated; seasons 1 - 4) Wizards Delinquent Teacher's Assistant (season 4) Russo Family Wizard (series finale-onwards) |
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Significant other | Riley (season 1)
Dean Moriarty (season 2) Mason Greyback (seasons 3-present) |
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Relatives | Hank Russo (paternal grandfather)
Rose Russo (paternal grandmother) Kelbo Russo (paternal uncle) Megan Brooke Russo (paternal aunt) Trevor, Graeme and Kim Russo (paternal cousins; all male) Magdelena Larkin (maternal grandmother) Ernesto Larkin (maternal uncle) Janieve Larkin (maternal uncle) |
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Nationality | American
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