London: Singer-actress Selena Gomez will be named a Kids Global Icon at a film festival on the Italian island of Ischia.
Organisers of the festival have chosen the `Come & Get It` singer as a recipient of the prize, which celebrates young artists in Hollywood, reportedly.
The male recipient of the Kids Global Icon award will be given to 16-year-old Leo Howard, who stars in Disney TV programme `Kickin` It`.
Festival boss Pascal Vicedomini praised Gomez as a "stylistic model and a true artist" in a statement. Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sylvester Stallone have previously been announced as winners of acting awards at the festival, which runs from July 12-20.
Zee News App: Read latest news of India and world, bollywood news, business updates, cricket scores, etc. Download the Zee news app now to keep up with daily breaking news and live news event coverage.
