Francia Raisa and Selena Gomez share an enduring friendship that has captured the hearts of many despite their ups and downs. The duo recently made headlines when they attended Selena’s inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit, demonstrating their strong friendship and their shared commitment to positively impacting the world.Extra’s Terri Seymour spoke with Francia Raisa at the event, where she talked about their effortless friendship, which dates back over 16 years to their teenage years when they both starred in popular Disney Channel shows, “Secret Life of the American Teenager” and “Wizards of Waverly Place,” respectively.According to the actress, their initial meeting occurred during a Disney initiative where stars from the network’s shows visited children’s hospitals.