<P> The series centers on the fictional characters of the Russo family , which includes Alex ( Selena Gomez ) , her older brother Justin ( David Henrie ) and their younger brother Max ( Jake T. Austin ) . The three Russo siblings are wizards in training and live with their Italian - American father Jerry ( David DeLuise ) , a former wizard , and their Mexican - American mother , Theresa ( Maria Canals Barrera ) who is a mortal . Alex 's best friend Harper ( Jennifer Stone ) also found out about the Russos ' wizard powers in season 2 . The siblings have to keep their secret safe while living in the mortal world . When they become adults , the three siblings will have a wizard competition to decide who will become the family wizard of their generation and keep his or her wizard powers . Harper used to have a crush on Justin , but now is in love with Justin 's best friend , Zeke , who finds out about the Russo 's wizard powers in season 4 . Alex Russo ( Selena Gomez ) and Justin Russo ( David Henrie ) are the only characters to appear in every episode of the series . </P>
<P> The series centers on the fictional characters of the Russo family , which includes Alex ( Selena Gomez ) , her older brother Justin ( David Henrie ) and their younger brother Max ( Jake T. Austin ) . The three Russo siblings are wizards in training and live with their Italian - American father Jerry ( David DeLuise ) , a former wizard , and their Mexican - American mother , Theresa ( Maria Canals Barrera ) who is a mortal . Alex 's best friend Harper ( Jennifer Stone ) also found out about the Russos ' wizard powers in season 2 . The siblings have to keep their secret safe while living in the mortal world . When they become adults , the three siblings will have a wizard competition to decide who will become the family wizard of their generation and keep his or her wizard powers . Harper used to have a crush on Justin , but now is in love with Justin 's best friend , Zeke , who finds out about the Russo 's wizard powers in season 4 . Alex Russo ( Selena Gomez ) and Justin Russo ( David Henrie ) are the only characters to appear in every episode of the series . </P>
who played mr russo in wizards of waverly place
who played mr russo in wizards of waverly place
David DeLuise
David DeLuise