Selena Gomez Bio
Selena Gomez is an actress, singer, songwriter and spokesperson who became famous from her role as Alex Russo on The Disney Channel's hit series, Wizards of Waverly Place.
Gomez was born in New York City, New York, USA on July 22, 1992. Her birth parents are Ricardo Gomez and Mandy Cornett. Selena Gomez is an only child and was named after the famed Tejano singer Selena.
Gomez's mother is a former stage actress who gave birth to Selena at the age of 16. Selena's father is from Mexico and her mother is half Italian. Although born in New York Selena was raised from a very young age in Grand Prairie, Texas by her mother and grandmother. Selena's parents divorced in 1997 when she was 5 years old. Her mother, now Mandy Teefy, re-married in 2006 to Brian Teefy.
Gomez's mother is a former stage actress who gave birth to Selena at the age of 16. Selena's father is from Mexico and her mother is half Italian. Although born in New York Selena was raised from a very young age in Grand Prairie, Texas by her mother and grandmother. Selena's parents divorced in 1997 when she was 5 years old. Her mother, now Mandy Teefy, re-married in 2006 to Brian Teefy.
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Selena Gomez Music
Selena has a bright future in the music industry. She already has several tracks from movie soundtracks and television with an album credit to her name. In July of 2008 Gomez struck a recording deal with Hollywood Records.
Selena has said she is not interested in a solo career and prefers to be in a band, which is currently Selena Gomez & The Scene. Along with perfecting her singing, Selena is learning how to play the guitar, drums and piano.
Outside of her own music, Selena has said her favorite band is Paramore and she loves to sing Rockstar by Hannah Montana
Selena has said she is not interested in a solo career and prefers to be in a band, which is currently Selena Gomez & The Scene. Along with perfecting her singing, Selena is learning how to play the guitar, drums and piano.
Outside of her own music, Selena has said her favorite band is Paramore and she loves to sing Rockstar by Hannah Montana
Album and Song Releases:
- Disneymania, Vol 6. (May 20, 2008):
5. Cruella de Vil (from 101 Dalmations) - Another Cinderella Story - Original Soundtrack (Aug 26, 2008):
1. Tell Me Something I Don't Know, 2. New Classic (Single, with Drew Seeley), 5. Bang a Drum, 12. New Classic (Live, with Drew Seeley) - Disney Fairies: Tinkerbell - Soundtrack (Oct 14, 2008):
2. Fly to Your Heart - Disney Channel Playlist (Jun 9, 2009):
1. One and the Same (with Demi Lovato), 9. Everything Is Not What It Seems - Wizards of Waverly Place: Songs from and Inspired by the Hit TV Series (Aug 4, 2009):
1. Disappear, 2. Magical, 3. Magic, 12. Everything Is Not As It Seems (Series Theme) - Falling Down - Selena Gomez & The Scene (Aug 25, 2009):
1. Falling Down (Single) - Kiss and Tell - Selena Gomez & The Scene (Sep 29, 2009):
1. Kiss and Tell, 2. I Won't Apologize, 3. Falling Down, 4. I Promise You, 5. Crush 6. Naturally, 7. The Way I Loved You, 8. More, 9. As a Blond, 10. I Don't Miss You at All 11. Stop and Erase, 12. I Got U, 13. Tell Me Something I Don't Know (New Version)
Selena Gomez's Acting Career
Selena has had a successful acting career since the age of 7. Her work as an actor began with a part on Barney & Friends where she played Gianna.
Selena in Movies
- Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over - Waterpark Girl (2003)
- Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire - Julie (2005)
- Brain Zapped - Emily Grace Garcia (2006)
- Horton Hears a Who! - Mayor's Daughter (2008, voice)
- Another Cinderella Story - Mary Santiago (2008)
- Princess Protection Program - Carter Mason (2009)
- Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie - Alex Russo (2009)
- Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over - Waterpark Girl (2003)
Selena in Television
- Barney & Friends - Giana (2002 - 2003)
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody - Gwen (2006, A Midsummer's Nightmare - S2, EP22)
- Hannah Montana:
- I Want You to Want Me...to Go to Florida - Mikayla (2007 - S2, EP13)
- That's What Friends Are For? - Mikayla (2007 - S2, EP18)
- Sonny With a Chance - Herself (2009 - Battle of the Networks' Stars - S1, EP13)
- The Suite Life on Deck - Alex Russo (2009 - Double-Crossed - S1, EP21)
- Ramona and Beezus - Beezus (planned release 2010)
Specifics / Info
- Given Name: Selena Marie Gomez
- Born on: July 22, 1992
- Born in: New York City, New York, USA
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Height: 5' 5"
- Hair Color: Black, Curly
- Eye Color: Brown, Dark
- Nicknames: Sel, Selly
Favorites / Likes / Trivia
- Fav Band Paramore
- Fav Song Fearless by Taylor Swift (Feb 1, 08)
- Fav Shoes Converse
- Fav Sport Basketball
- Fav Subject Science
- Fav Snack Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Fav Candy Snickers, Good & Plenty
- Fav Fruit Mango
- Fav Actress Rachel McAdams
- Fav Thanksgiving Dish Stuffing
- Fav Color Green
- Role Model Rachel McAdams
- Fan of Johnny Depp
- Fan of Lady Sovereign
- Crushing on Shia LaBeouf, Ryan Gosling
- BFF Demi Lovato
- Loves Chocolate
- Loves Poetry
- Prefers Acting over Singing
- Likes Cheerleading
- Likes Skateboarding
- Likes Surfing
- Likes Dancing
- First Kiss Dylan Sprouse
- Wants to Live in Texas or New York
- Dislikes Shopping
- Dislikes the word Hypocrite
Friends