Birth Name: Selena Marie Gomez

Nickname: Sel, Selly

Category: Actress, Singer

Born: July 22, 1992

Location: Grand Prairie, Texas, USA

Astrological Sign: Cancer

Zodiac Year: Monkey

Age: 18

Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)

Grade Level: Graduated in 2010

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Filmography:
Monte Carlo (2011) .... Grace
Ramona and Beezus (2010) .... Beezus
"Wizards of Waverly Place" .... Alex Russo (70 episodes, 2007-2010)
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009) (TV) .... Alex Russo
"The Suite Life on Deck" - Double-Crossed (2009) TV episode .... Alex Russo
Princess Protection Program (2009) (TV) .... Carter Mason / Princess Mason
Another Cinderella Story (2008) .... Mary
"Hannah Montana" .... Mikayla (3 episodes, 2007-2008)
Horton Hears a Who! (2008) (voice) .... Helga
"Arwin!" (2007) TV series .... Alexa (unknown episodes)
What's Stevie Thinking? (2007) (TV) .... Stevie Sanchez
"The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" - A Midsummer's Nightmare (2006) TV episode .... Gwen
Brain Zapped (2006) (TV) .... Emily Grace Garcia
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005) (TV) .... Julie
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) .... Waterpark Girl
"Barney & Friends" (1992) TV series .... Gianna (unknown episodes)

Discography:
Kiss & Tell (2009)

Biography:
Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American actress and singer best known for her portrayal of Alex Russo on the Emmy Award winning Disney Channel Original Series, Wizards of Waverly Place. She has starred in the television movies, Another Cinderella Story and Princess Protection Program.
Before Disney, she had one of the kid roles on Barney & Friends. In 2008, she signed a record deal with Hollywood Records and contributed to the Tinker Bell, Another Cinderella Story and Wizards of Waverly Place soundtracks. Her band, Selena Gomez & the Scene, released their debut studio album Kiss & Tell on September 29, 2009, which was certified Gold by RIAA on March 5, 2010.

Trivia:
Best known for playing "Gianna" in Barney before her role on "Wizards of Waverly Place."
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! (2008), she played Steve Carell'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" (2007).
Her best friends are Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift.
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.
Her mom, Mandy Cornett, remarried in 2006 to Brian Teefey.
Wears a purity ring that says "True Love Waits".
She is of Mexican and Italian heritage.
Her mom gave birth to her at the age of 16.
Her parents divorced when she was 5 years old.
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".
Has a song written and sung about her on YouTube called "Selena Gomez" by Greg Kurka.
Friend of Jennifer Stone and Jeremy Sumpter.
Favorite snack is chocolate chip cookies.
Good friends with Taylor Lautner.
Involved with the charity Raise Hope for Congo which helps raise awareness about the violence against Congolese women.
Participated in the "Runway for Life" benefit for St. Jude's Children Research Hospial. [2008]
Was named the youngest ambassador to UNICEF at age 17 (2009).
Is good friends of Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse.
Her favorite band is Fall Out Boy she also likes Christina Aguilera.
Good friends with Vanessa Hudgens,Sara Paxton and Samantha Droke.
Is a fan of Lady Sovereign.

Fan Mail Address: Click here

External Links:
Official Site
IMDb
Wikipedia

Page Last Updated: 15 June 2010