AceShowbiz - In an interview at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Selena Gomez stated that she feels "ready to just focus on" acting and quits music for now after having an enriching experience with French-produced movie "Emilia Perez".

Despite the controversy surrounding the main star Karla Sofia Gascon and director Jacques Audiard, Gomez emphasized the profound impact the film has had on her, both personally and professionally. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to showcase her versatility.

"The director just really trusted me and I was so grateful because I've gotten to show people that I am capable of doing more. I hope that this is just the beginning for me," she said.

She acknowledged the challenge of returning to music after such a meaningful experience." I think film and art making and being around such incredible, talented people that have done nothing but uplift me along the way… I don't know, it's going to be very hard for me to ever go back to music afterwards," she confessed.

While "some of the magic has disappeared," her "fond memories of the "Emilia Perez" filming remains and she has "no regrets." "I would do this movie over and over again if I could," she said.

Gomez received the Virtuoso Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which recognizes outstanding performances in film. She was honored alongside other talented actors and actresses for their contributions to the industry.