Selena Marie Gomez born July 22, 1992 is an American singer and actress. Born in Grand Prairie, Texas, she appeared in Barney & Friends as a child. In 2007, Gomez came to prominence as a starring cast member of the Emmy Award-winning television series Wizards of Waverly Place, in which she portrayed the protagonist Alex Russo. She subsequently starred in the television films Another Cinderella Story, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, and Princess Protection Program before making her theatrical film debut in Ramona and Beezus.
In 2008, Gomez signed to Hollywood Records and became the founder and lead singer of the pop band Selena Gomez & the Scene. Their studio albums Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011) were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and have spawned Platinum-certified singles "Naturally", "Who Says", and "Love You Like a Love Song".
Gomez was designated as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2008.
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