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

This week, Jennifer & 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! Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.