Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American actress and singer best known for playing Alex Russo on the Disney Channel Original Series, Wizards of Waverly Place. She has appeared in episodes of other Disney Channel Original Series as well. In 2008 she signed with Hollywood Records, and is currently working on her debut album, which is tentatively set to be released in the summer of 2009.
Gomez, an only child, was raised in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her father, Ricardo Gomez, is from Mexico and her mother, Mandy Teefey, is of half Italian descent. She was named after Tejano music singer Selena and has met her family. Her mother is a former stage actress.
Gomez began her acting career at the age of seven, where she spent her birthday at an open casting call competing with thousands of others for a role in the hit children's television series Barney & Friends. She was cast as a recurring character named Gianna in seasons seven and eight. Gomez appeared in national commercials for several companies including Wal-Mart, Hasbro and TGI Friday’s. In 2003 she was cast in the movie Spy Kids 3D for a small role. She made a small appearance in the made-for-television movie, Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial By Fire. That same year, she landed the lead role of Emily Grace Garcia alongside Lewis Parry in the movie Brain Zapped. This was her first main role in a film.
In 2004 Gomez was discovered by Disney, in their first worldwide casting search. Three weeks after the auditions in Dallas Texas, her hometown, she was invited to meet the Disney Channel programming executives, in Los Angeles. She was then cast as a guest star in the second season of of Disney Channel Original Series, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as Gwen, in the episode "A Midsummer's Nightmare". Subsequently, she appeared in the second season of the Disney Channel Original Series, Hannah Montana as Hannah Montana's rival, Mikayla. She had appeared in two episodes, "I Want You to Want Me...To Go to Florida" and "That's What Friends Are For?". A Suite Life spinoff, Arwin!, was supposed to be the original Gomez vehicle, but was not picked up by Disney. She also took part as the lead character in another pilot, What's Stevie Thinking?, a spin-off of the Disney Channel Original Series, Lizzie McGuire, but it was also not picked up.
In 2007, she was cast in the lead role Alex Russo, the mischievous middle child, in the Disney Channel Original Series, Wizards of Waverly Place. The series premiered October 2007 on Disney Channel. Due to the success of the show, a second season was bought and it is currently airing.
In 2008 Gomez was involved in two feature films. The first, was a voice-over of the Mayor's 96 daughters, in the animated film, Horton Hears a Who!. She had shared this role with Samantha Droke. The second was a sequel to A Cinderella Story called Another Cinderella Story. She had played the role of a down on her luck high school dancer, named Mary. That same year, she was cast as Carter, an insecure tomboy in the upcomming Disney Channel Original Movie, Princess Protection Program alongside her best friend, Demi Lovato.
Gomez appeared on the olympic-based special miniseries, Disney Channel Games for the third annual show. Subsequently, she had hosted the second show of Studio DC: Almost Live, a special half-hour variety show that features The Muppets as well as Disney Channel stars. She had also made a small appearance on Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream.
On October 30, 2008, TV Guide reported that Gomez had launched her own production company, July Moon Productions. The newly formed company will partner with XYZ Films to create two star vehicles featuring Gomez.
Gomez's music career began in 2003 when she had recorded the theme song for her first movie, Brain Zapped. She then went on to recording another theme song, "Everything Is Not What It Seems", for her Disney Channel Original Series, Wizards of Waverly Place. She contributed a cover of the classic song "Cruella de Vil" for the 101 Dalmatians platinum DVD; the song was also featured in DisneyMania 6. In 2008, she had made an appearance in the Jonas Brothers music video, "Burnin' Up". During this time, she recorded three songs for the movie, Another Cinderella Story, which she appears in. The songs were "Tell Me Something I Don't Know", "Bang a Drum" and "New Classic". She had also recorded one for the animated film Tinker Bell, called "Fly to Your Heart".
In 2008, just before her 16th birthday, she signed a non-exclusive record deal with Hollywood Records. She said that she will be forming a band, rather than being a solo artist. She is currently recording songs for her debut album, which is set for release in 2009. During an inverview at "Target Presents Variety’s Power of Youth", an event she had attended, Gomez stated: “Music is another of my passions, I’m working on my first album for Hollywood Records. It’ll be fun dance music, out next summer, and I’ll be doing a national tour."
In July 2008, Gomez was part of an alleged feud with Miley Cyrus. After Gomez and Lovato posting a video on YouTube, Cyrus uploaded a blatant spoof as part of the "Miley & Mandy" show, which caught the interest of entertainment media. Reports included the theory that Gomez and Cyrus were arguing over fellow Disney star Nick Jonas, or that Gomez and Lovato might replace Cyrus after Cyrus' Vanity Fair photo shoot.
Gomez and Cyrus extinguished the rumors. On the issue of replacing Cyrus, Gomez clarified, "I'm not interested in being anybody but myself, and I'm not here to replace anyone. I think that she's a wonderful performer, and of course it's a compliment. But I would like to take a different route."
TRIVIA:
Best known for playing "Gianna" in Barney.
Is from Grand Prairie, Texas.
Before landing the role of Alex Russo in "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007), Selena wasn't a fan of neither magic or the Harry Potter franchise.
Her favorite subject is Science.
Favorite sport is Basketball.
Her role model and favorite actress is Rachel McAdams.
While filming that animated movie 'Horton Hears A Who!' she played Steve Carrell's daughter but she never got to meet him.
She became interested in acting after watching her mom, Mandy Cornett.
Her favorite band is Paramore.
Loves to sing 'Rockstar' by Hannah Montana and anything by Paramore.
She adopted her dog named Chip from an animal shelter.
She enjoys cheerleading, surfing and skateboarding.
Discovered by Disney in a nation-wide casting call.
Sings the theme tune to her Disney Channel show 'Wizards of Waverly Place'.
Her best friend is Demi Lovato.
Is an only child.
Her favorite shoes are Converse.
Has four dogs - Chip, Willy, Fina and Wallace.
Is learning how to play guitar, drums and piano because she wants to be in her own band.
Wears a purity ring that says "True Love Waits".
She is of Mexican and Italian heritage.
She is named after Tejano Singer "Selena Quintanilla Perez".
She took part in Disney Channel's Earth Day celebration.
Her first appearance on Radio Disney was on October 26, 2007.
Although she straightens it, Selena was born with naturally curly black hair.
She went to Danny Jones Middle School located in Texas.
Her name 'Selena' means Moon in Greek.
She is a huge fan of Johnny Depp.
She and best friend Demi Lovato have matching guitar pick necklaces.
Her celebrity crush is Shia LaBeouf.
Both her family and Fernanda Romero are from the same town in Mexico.
Has a YouTube show with her best friend Demi Lovato called "The Demi and Selena Show".
NEWS:
Celebrating the upcoming new year, Disney Channel gives fans a chance to vote for their favorite performers, episodes, music video, and many more for the mouse house's "Totally New Year" programming line-up. It has been reported that the "Totally New Year" show is scheduled to air on December 31 starting from 5 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.
Furthermore, "Wizards of Waverly Place" cast members, Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, and Jennifer Stone, will serve as the host of the show. Meanwhile, other Disney Channel's celebrities, including Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Demi Lovato, Brandon Smith, Brenda Song, Mitchel Musso, and Jonas Brothers, are reported to help celebrate the "Totally New Year" gala.
"Totally New Year" will present 21 categories to vote for, such as Totally Best Guest, Totally Silly Siblings, Totally Hair-Raising and Totally Random Relatives. The online poll now is open at Disney Channel until December 31.
Selena Gomez posts a new video on her YouTube channel to reach out to her fans everywhere and wish them happy Thanksgiving. In the video, which can be watched after the jump, Selena is joined by her actress friend Jennifer Stone and together they wish everyone would have an "awesome" Thanksgiving with their family.
Besides, the twosome also thanks fans for watching their TV shows and for supporting their careers. As for this holiday, Selena and Jennifer have revealed they will get back to Texas to spend time with their loved ones.
"A little randomness from me and jenn! just wanted to make a quick video saying happy thanksgiving! God Bless!" the statement that accompanies the video read.
Selena Gomez and Jennifer Stone come from Texas. Both of them usually are joined by fellow actor David Henrie in YouTube videos. The threesome are co-stars in Disney's sitcom "Wizards of Waverly Place.
Considered role models by many young girls, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato share the secrets behind their fashion style to Seventeen magazine. In an interview with the publication's December/January issue, each of the best friends talks about weakness for particular stuff in fashion styles.
As for Selena, the Disney teen sensation admits she has lots of scarves. "Part of my closet is just scarves. And then I'll open drawers and find them randomly ... I'm obsessed," so she says about her obsession with the stuff.
Unlike Selena, Demi is crazy about big bag. "Right now I have a big bag [that I carry around], but sometimes I don't carry it because I hate having the weight. I think Selena has rubbed off on me, she never carries a purse," she admits.
Both Selena and Demi are Disney stars and beyond that they're close friends. They even celebrated Halloween together.
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12/14/08 - New WOWP Episode
12/31/08 - Totally New Year on Disney
