Date of Birth

22 July 1992, New York, New York, USA

Birth Name

Selena Marie Gomez

Nickname

Sel

Height

5' 5" (1.65 m)

Mini Biography

Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992. For her passions, she enjoys cheer-leading, singing and acting. She's been acting since 2002 in her first TV debut on Barney and Friends as Gianna. Selena is very good friends with her old co-star Demi Lovato (who played Angela). Selena will pursue her acting career and will be in more movies and television shows to come.

Trade Mark

Her big smile

Converse sneakers

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.

Is of Mexican descent.

Her favorite subject is Science.

Favourite 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.

Her favorite band is Paramore.

Loves to sing 'Rockstar' by Hannah Montana and anything by Paramore.

She rescued 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'.

Personal Quotes

Be yourself always, there's no one better!

Where Are They Now

(2005) Currently shooting with actress/singer Lalaine in the set of Lizzie McGuire television spin-off Stevie Sanchez for the Disney Channel. She will play Miranda's kid sister Stephanie "Stevie" Sanchez.

(2007) Starring in the TV series Wizards of Waverly Place for the Disney Channel playing Alex Russo.

(2008) Filming Princess Protection Program with good friends Demi Lovato and Samantha Droke

(April 2008) Working on Another Cinderella Story

~ Updated: 2008-06-11 ~