Wizards of Waverly Place focuses on the Russos. 嗄 typical family, which includes a mom, Theresa Russo; a dad, Jerry Russo; a son, Justin Russo; a daughter, 嗄lex Russo; and another son, Max Russo. The kids and the family live normal lives but what their friends don't know is-- they are wizards!Wizards of Waverly Place focuses on the Russos. 嗄 typical family, which includes a mom, Theresa Russo; a dad, Jerry Russo; a son, Justin Russo; a daughter, 嗄lex Russo; and another son, Max Russo. The kids and the family live normal lives but what their friends don't know is-- they are wizards!