elena Marie Gomez was born to
Mandy Cornett and Ricardo Gomez on July 22, 1992. At a young age, she moved from New York to Grand Prairie, Texas. Giving birth to Selena at 16, her mom Mandy recalls living "paycheck-to-paycheck". Selena started out on
"Barney & Friends"(1992) as "Gianna" in 2001 where she really discovered her talent. Unfortunately, they dropped her from the series after just two years. In 2003, she had a very small role in the movie
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and a bit part in 2005 when she played "Julie" in
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005) (TV) with
Mitchel Musso and in 2006 as "Emily Grace Garcia" in
Brain Zapped (2006) (TV) when she recorded a song for the movie. She she guest starred as "Gwen" in
"The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" (2005) and as Hannah's rival, the 'evil' "Mikayla", in
"Hannah Montana" (2006). Selena's amazing talent landed her roles in two Disney series, both spin-offs. Unfortunately, neither show was picked up until 2007 when she got the role of "Alex Russo" in the magical series
"Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007) which she auditioned for three times. In March 2008, she made her first animated movie
Horton Hears a Who! (2008) and later starred in
Another Cinderella Story (2008) (V) with Disney Channel star
Drew Seeley for ABC Family. Her two Disney Channel Original Movies
Princess Protection Program (2009) (TV), with real-life BFF
Demi Lovato, and
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009) (TV) will both air Summer 2009.
elena Marie Gomez was born to
Mandy Cornett and Ricardo Gomez on July 22, 1992. At a young age, she moved from New York to Grand Prairie, Texas. Giving birth to Selena at 16, her mom Mandy recalls living "paycheck-to-paycheck". Selena started out on
"Barney & Friends"(1992) as "Gianna" in 2001 where she really discovered her talent. Unfortunately, they dropped her from the series after just two years. In 2003, she had a very small role in the movie
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and a bit part in 2005 when she played "Julie" in
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005) (TV) with
Mitchel Musso and in 2006 as "Emily Grace Garcia" in
Brain Zapped (2006) (TV) when she recorded a song for the movie. She she guest starred as "Gwen" in
"The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" (2005) and as Hannah's rival, the 'evil' "Mikayla", in
"Hannah Montana" (2006). Selena's amazing talent landed her roles in two Disney series, both spin-offs. Unfortunately, neither show was picked up until 2007 when she got the role of "Alex Russo" in the magical series
"Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007) which she auditioned for three times. In March 2008, she made her first animated movie
Horton Hears a Who! (2008) and later starred in
Another Cinderella Story (2008) (V) with Disney Channel star
Drew Seeley for ABC Family. Her two Disney Channel Original Movies
Princess Protection Program (2009) (TV), with real-life BFF
Demi Lovato, and
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009) (TV) will both air Summer 2009.
Mini Biography
Selena Gomez was born and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her mother Amanda [Commonly known as Mandy] Cornett is an Italian woman from Dallas, Texas and her father Ricardo Gomez is from New Mexico. Mommy Mandy gave birth to Selena at 16, and her parents divorced in 1997. Nearly 10 years later, she was remarried to Brian Teefy. Selena is best known for her role as "Alex Russo" in the show,
"Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007), and as "Mary" in
Another Cinderella Story (2008) (V). Selena signed a record deal with Hollywood Records just before her 16th birthday and is recording an album, due out Summer of 2009.
Selena Marie Gomez
Nickname
Sel
Selly
Height
5' 6" (1.68 m)
Birth name: Selena Marie Gomez
Birth Date: July 22, 1992
Birth place: New York City, NY, USA
Background
An only child, Selena grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her big break as an actress came when she seven years old and was cast on
Barney & Friends, where she met her best friend
Demi Lovato. Selena played Gianna on
Barney & Friends for two seasons.
- GO!, Selena explains, "I'm outgoing just like Alex is, but she gets into a lot of trouble, and I don't get into trouble like she does, that's for sure."
- On charities and volunteer work... Also on PBS KIDS GO!, Selena discusses her important work for charities, but she additionally points out, "We recycle, we do everyday little things that people don't think will matter. But in reality, those little things are the most important."
Selena Gomez - Career Highlights
FUN AUDITIONS/ROLE PLAYS MoviesTelevision rolesMusic- "Fly to Your Heart" Music Video on the Tinker Bell DVD
- Wizards of Waverly Place - Theme song and other music
- "Cruella De Vil" - 101 Dalmations
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aww how cute :)
CXI selena!
gothic angel?
i love this pic
