Selena Marie Gomez
(born July 22, 1992)
Before Disney, she had a recurring role 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 debut studio album with her band Selena Gomez & the Scene, Kiss & Tell,
will be released September 29, 2009.[
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Early life
Gomez, an
only child,
was born in
Grand Prairie, Texas [1] to Ricardo Gomez and Mandy Teefy (
née Cornett), a former stage actress who was 16 when she gave birth to Gomez.
[2] [3] Her birth parents separated when she was five years old; her mother remarried in 2006 to Brian Teefy.
[4] Gomez was named after
Tejano singer
Selena.
[5] Her father is
Mexican and her mother is of
Italian descent.
[6]
Career
Acting
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Gomez began her acting career at age seven, playing Gianna on
Barney & Friends
. She said that she learned "everything" about how to act while on the show.
[7] She later had minor roles in
Game Over
and the TV film
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial By Fire
.
In 2004, Gomez was discovered by the
Disney Channel in a nation wide scouting.
[8] She appeared as a guest star on
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
and
Hannah Montana
before being cast in
Wizards of Waverly Place
as one of the main characters, Alex Russo. She also appears in the 2009
Disney Channel movie based on the show.
[9] The movie drew 11.4 million viewers on it's premiere, which is currently Disney Channel's second highest rated moviie.
[10]
In 2008, Gomez appeared in
Another Cinderella Story
, the direct-to-DVD sequel to the
2004 Hilary Duff film, opposite
Drew Seeley. In its January 2009 television debut on
ABC Family, it drew 5.3 million viewers and was ranked as the month's number one cable movie across all key demographics.
[11] She also had a minor voiceover role as one the Mayor's ninety-six daughters in
Horton Hears a Who!
which released in March of that year. In April,
Forbes
listed Gomez as one of its "Eight Hot Kid Stars To Watch."
[12] In October, she launched a production company, July Moon Productions, and teamed with XYZ Films to create star vehicles for her.
[13]
In 2009, she appeared in the Disney Channel movie,
Princess Protection Program
with
Demi Lovato. The film drew 8.5 million viewers on its premiere night, the fourth-highest premiere for a
Disney Channel Original Movie.
[14]
Music
In 2008, Gomez recorded a cover of "
Cruella de Vil" for
DisneyMania 6
, three songs for the
Another Cinderella Story
soundtrack, and "Fly to Your Heart" for the animated film
Tinker Bell
. In July 2008, she signed a record deal with
Hollywood Records.
[15] She also had a cameo in the Jonas Brothers music video for "
Burnin' Up". During an interview with
MTV in August 2008, she said of her future music career:
I'm going to be in a band — no Selena Gomez stuff. I'm not going to be a solo artist. I think that I don't want my name attached to it. I will be singing, and I'm learning drums and playing electric guitar. [16]
In 2009, Gomez recorded "One and the Same" for
Princess Protection Program
as a duet with her co-star
Demi Lovato, four songs for the
Wizards of Waverly Place
soundtrack, and "
Whoa Oh!" with
Forever the Sickest Kids.
[17] Gomez's debut studio album,
Kiss & Tell
will be released in September 2009. The album's first single, "
Falling Down" was released on August 21, 2009.
[18]
Philanthropy
Gomez was involved in the UR Votes Count campaign which helped encourage teenagers learn more about their 2008 Presidential candidates (
Barack Obama and
John McCain).
[19] In October 2008, Gomez was named a spokesperson for
UNICEF's 2008 Trick-or-Treat campaign, which encouraged children to raise money on Halloween to help children around the world.
She said that she was "extremely excited" to "encourage other kids to make a difference in the world."
[20] In October 2008, Gomez participated in
St. Jude's Children's Hospital "Runway For Life" benefit.
[21] Gomez is a spokesperson for
Borden Milk; she is featured in the campaign's print and television ads.
[22] She is the ambassador of DoSomething.org after being involved with the charity Island Dog, which help dogs in
Puerto Rico.
[23] Gomez is a spokesperson for
State Farm Insurance, and is featured in their TV commercials; which air on the
Disney Channel, to raise awareness of being a safe driver.
[24]
Gomez is also involved with the charity RAISE Hope For Congo, the charity helps raise awareness about the violence against Congolese women, in the Congo..
[25]Gomez is involved in
Disney's Friends for Change, an organization which promotes "environmently-friendly behavior", and appears in it's
public service announcements to raise awareness for the cause on the
Disney Channel.
[26] Gomez,
Demi Lovato,
Miley Cyrus, and the
Jonas Brothers recorded "
Send It On", a charity single which serves as the theme song for Disney's Friends for Change. The song debuted on the Hot 100 at number twenty.
[27] [28] Disney's Friends For Change will direct all of it's proceeds from "Send it On" to environmental charities to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.
Personal life
Gomez is a
Christian and began wearing a
purity ring with "true love waits" engraved when she was 12 years old.
[29] She has four dogs.
[30]
She is best friends with
Demi Lovato, whom she has known since they met at a
Barney & Friends
audition. After the two posted a video blog on
YouTube in March 2008,
Miley Cyrus and her friend Mandy Jiroux uploaded a parody of that video, which caught the interest of entertainment media. Reports included the theory that Gomez and Cyrus were arguing over
Nick Jonas,
[31] or that Gomez and Lovato might replace Cyrus.
[32] On 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." [33]
Filmography
| Film
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| Year
| Film
| Role
| Notes
|
| 2003
| Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
| Waterpark Girl
| Minor role
|
| 2005
| Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
| Julie
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| 2006
| Brain Zapped
| Emily Grace Garcia
|
|
| 2008
| Horton Hears a Who!
| Mayor's Daughter
| Voiceover
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| Another Cinderella Story
| Mary Santiago
| Direct-to-DVD
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| 2009
| Princess Protection Program
| Carter Mason
| Disney Channel Original Movie
|
| Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie
| Alex Russo
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| 2010 [34]
| Ramona and Beezus
| Beezus Quimby
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|
| Television
|
| Year
| Title
| Role
| Notes
|
| 2002-2003
| Barney & Friends
| Gianna
| Recurring role
|
| 2007-present
| Wizards of Waverly Place
| Alex Russo
| Disney Channel Original Series
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| Guest appearances
|
| Year
| Title
| Role
| Notes
|
| 2006
| The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
| Gwen
| "A Midsummer's Nightmare" (Season 2, Episode 22)
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| 2007-2009
| Hannah Montana
| Mikayla
| "I Want You to Want Me... to Go to Florida" (Season 2, Episode 13)
"That's What Friends Are For?" (Season 2, Episode 18)
"(We're So Sorry) Uncle Earl" (Season 2, Episode 22)
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| 2009
| Sonny With a Chance
| Herself
| "Battle of the Networks' Stars" (Season 1, Episode 13)
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| The Suite Life on Deck
| Alex Russo
| "Double-Crossed" (Season 1, Episode 21)
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Discography
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;Singles
| Year
| Title
| Album
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| 2008
| "Tell Me Something I Don't Know"
| Another Cinderella Story
soundtrack
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| 2009
| "Whoa Oh!" (Forever the Sickest Kids featuring Gomez)
| Non-album single
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| "Magic"
| Wizards of Waverly Place Soundtrack
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| "Falling Down"
| Kiss & Tell
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;Soundtracks
| Year
| Song
| Album
|
| 2008
| "Cruella de Vil"
| DisneyMania 6
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| "Tell Me Something I Don't Know"
| Another Cinderella Strory
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| "New Classic" (featuring Drew Seeley)
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| "Bang a Drum"
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| "New Classic" (Live) (featuring Drew Seeley)
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| "Fly to Your Heart"
| Tinker Bell
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| 2009
| "One and the Same" (with Demi Lovato)
| Disney Channel Playlist
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| "Everything Is Not What It Seems"
| Wizards of Waverly Place
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| "Disappear"
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| "Magical"
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| "Magic"
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;Music videos
| Year
| Title
| Album
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| 2008
| "Cruella de Vil"
| DisneyMania 6
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| "Tell Me Something I Don't Know"
| Another Cinderella Story
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| "Fly To Your Heart"
| Tinker Bell
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| 2009
| "One and the Same" (with Demi Lovato)
| Disney Channel Playlist
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| "Magic"
| Wizards of Waverly Place
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| "Send It On" (with Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, and Jonas Brothers)
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|
| "Falling Down"
| Kiss & Tell
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Awards
| Awards
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| Year
| Award
| Category
| Work
| Outcome
|
| 2008
| Alma Award [35]
| Outstanding Female Performance in a Comedy Television Series
| Wizards of Waverly Place
| Nominated
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| Imagen Awards [36]
| Best Actress - Television
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| 2009
| Image Awards [37]
| Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - Series or Special
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| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards [38]
| Favorite TV Actress
| Won
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| Young Artist Award [39]
| Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, or Special - Leading Young Actress
| Another Cinderella Story
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| Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actress
| Wizards of Waverly Place
| Nominated
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| Best Performance in a Voice-over Role
| Horton Hears a Who!
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| Teen Choice Awards [40]
| "Choice Summer- Celebrity Dancer"
| Another Cinderella Story
| Won
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| "Choice Other Stuff - Red Carpet Icon: Female"
| Herself
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| "Choice Summer - TV Show (shared with cast)""
| Princess Protection Program
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| "Choice Summer - TV Star-Female"
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| Imagen Awards [36]
| Best Actress - Television
| Wizards of Waverly Place
| Nominated
|
| Alma Award [35]
| Special Achievement Comedy- Television- Actress
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References
- Celebrity Central - Selena Gomez: Snapshot
- Chuck Barney (February 7, 2008). Selena Gomez could be next Disney 'it' girl. ''Oakland Tribune''. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
- Lauren Waterman (May 2009). Selena Gomez: spell bound ''Teen Vogue''. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- Michelle Tan (May 2008). Is Selena Gomez... the Next Miley Cyrus? ''People Magazine''. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
- Selena Gomez's Famous Name. ''E! Online'', August 22, 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-24.
- Lee Hernández (March 22, 2008). Teen star Selena Gómez looks beyond Disney. ''NY Daily News''. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
- Selena Gomez Biography
- Disney Star Selena Gomez and General Growth Properties Give Teens a Voice in the 2008 Presidential Campaign
- Wizards of Waverly Place Movie
- http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/08/29/disney-channels-wizards-of-waverly-place-the-movie-scores-11-4-
- Battlestar Galactica Flies High, Tween Shows Fly Higher
- In Pictures: Eight Hot Kid Stars To Watch
- Joyce Eng (October 30, 2008). ''Wizards'' ' Selena Gomez Conjures Own Production Company" ''TV Guide''. Retrieved on 2008-10-31.
- Princess Protection Program is TV’s No. 1 Entertainment Telecast of 2009 in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14
- Marc Malkin (July 22, 2008). Selena Gomez's Supersweet 16. E! Online. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- Jocelyn Vena (August 7, 2008). Selena Gomez forming a band. MTV. Retrieved 2008-08-25.
- Forever the Sickest Kids at Absolute Punk
- http://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Tell-Selena-Gomez-Scene/dp/B001QXE0OC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249657824&s
- Selena Gomez: 'I'll be 30 Before I Get My License!'
- Selena Gomez Trick-Or-Treats For UNICEF
- Stars Hit The Catwalk For St. Judes
- Selena Gomez Borden Milk Ad
- Selena Gomez Cares For Dogs In Puerto Rico
- FIRST LOOK: Selena Gomez's Cell-Free Safety Pitch - Good Deeds, Selena Gomez
- Celebrities Raise Hope For Congo
- http://disney.go.com/disneygroups/friendsforchange/#/disneygroups/friendsforchange/
- "SEND IT ON," AN ANTHEM BY THE WORLD'S BIGGEST TEEN STARS, MILEY CYRUS, JONAS BROTHERS, SELENA GOMEZ AND DEMI LOVATO, FOR DISNEY'S "FRIENDS FOR CHANGE: PROJECT GREEN," WILL DEBUT ON RADIO DISNEY, DISNEY CHANNEL, DISNEY.COM AND iTUNES
- Send It On (feat. Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus & Selena Gomez) - Single
- Purity for Selena Gomez A Personal Promise to God, Not A Trend
- BFFs Selena Gomez & Demi Lovato Show Off Their Furry Best Pals
- Nick Jonas & Selena Gomez: Are They Dating? (July 23, 2008) ''People''. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
- Miley Cyrus Sorry for Mocking Selena Gomez in YouTube Video. (July 28, 2008) ''FOX news''. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
- Jocelyn Vena (August 1, 2008). Selena Gomez Makes It Clear: There's No Beef With Miley Cyrus. ''MTV''. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
- Selena Gomez, Joey King Are Beezus and Ramona
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- Hbo’S Rodrigo Garcia, Ugly Betty’S Tony Plana And Writer Ligiah Villalobos Of La Misma Luna To Receive Top Honors
- The 40th NAACP Image Awards
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2009 Press Kit
- 30th Annual Young Artist Awards. YoungArtistAwards.org. Retrieved 2009-06-21.
- Teen Choice 2009 Results
- Hbo’S Rodrigo Garcia, Ugly Betty’S Tony Plana And Writer Ligiah Villalobos Of La Misma Luna To Receive Top Honors
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