Alex Russo

Alex Russo
Wizards of Waverly Place character
Selena Gomez as Alex Russo
First appearance	"Crazy 10-Minute Sale" (2007)
Last appearance	The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013)
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 (series finale-onwards)
Family	Jerry Russo (father) Theresa Russo (mother) Justin Russo (brother) Max Russo (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) Janieve Larkin (maternal uncle) Trevor, Graeme and Kim Russo (paternal cousins; all male)
Significant other	Riley (season 1) Dean Moriarty (season 2) Ronald Longcape, Jr. ("Saving WizTech, Parts 1 & 2") Mason Greyback (season 3–4)

Alexandra Margarita "Alex" Russo^[1] is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, portrayed by Selena Gomez. In 2008, AOL named her the twentieth greatest witch in television history.^[2][3] Selena Gomez, who plays Alex, is one of the only two cast members to appear in every single episode of the series; the only other cast member to do so is David Henrie, who plays Justin Russo. The character has also appeared in The Suite Life on Deck episode, "Double Crossed".