Selena Gomez enjoyed learning a new singing style for Emilia Pérez

***FOR DIGITAL USE ONLY*** – Selena Gomez loved trying out a different singing style for her new musical film Emilia Pérez. The actress and singer challenged herself when she signed on to star in Jacques Audiard’s Spanish-language musical crime comedy alongside Zoe Saldaña, Édgar Ramírez and Karla Sofía Gascón. “I loved it. The music wasn’t what I was used to; it felt grand, open and big, which was new to me,” she told Variety. “Working with (French singer) Camille, her husband and their whole family, including their young daughter, was fun. I had fun and explored a singing style I’d never done before.” Emilia Pérez, which features songs by Camille, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, and Selena and her co-stars took home the Best Actress award. Reflecting on the win, she said: “Working with people like Zoe, Karla and Jacques is a privilege and I believe hard work pays off.” The 31-year-old also thanked the people around her who have helped her make interesting career decisions. “It’s nice to get guidance from others who are wonderful to work with, whether it’s writing or producing.” “My mum got the ball rolling by helping me get Spring Breakers, a project I’m proud of despite its uniqueness. The taste around me shaped my own.” “When we work with Zoe, Édgar and Karla, we often can’t believe he’s guiding us. Even when he told me to be sad, I was just so happy.” Emilia Pérez was acquired by Netflix after its Cannes premiere, but its release date has yet to be announced. THIS VIDEO MAY NOT BE EDITED TO COMBINE IT WITH OTHER CONTENT