Selena Gomez
Born on July 22, 1992, in
Grand Prairie, Texas, Selena Gomez got her start in show business with a
two-year run on the kids' show Barney and
Friends. After a few bit parts in movies, Gomez guest
starred on the Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana. In 2007, she was cast as the lead for Wizards of Waverer Place, and in 2009 she released the pop album Kiss & Tell. Other projects over the years include the 2013 film Spring Breakers and the 2015 album Revival, with single "Good for You."
Early
Life and Acting Career
Selena Marie Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, on July 22,
1992, to Amanda Cornet and Ricardo Gomez. Her mother, commonly known as Mandy,
gave birth to Gomez at the age of 16.
Growing
Music Career
Along with her acting, Gomez focused on her burgeoning music
career by recording a cover of "Cruelly DE Vila" for Disney Mania 6 in 2008. She also recorded
three tunes for the soundtrack to her movie Another
Cinderella Story and a song for the animated movie Tinker Bell. Other
feature film contributions included the single "One and the Same" for Princess
Protection Program as
a duet with Lovato, as well as four songs for the soundtrack to Wizards
of Waverer Place: The Movie.
Personal
Life
Outside of acting and music, Gomez has served as a spokesperson
for Borden Milk, appearing in the organization's advertising campaign and print
ads. She also worked on a campaign that encouraged teenagers to learn more
about the 2008 presidential candidates. A longtime supporter of UNICEF, Gomez
became one of the organization's ambassadors in 2009, and works to help the
world's children through her C.A.N. (Charity, Action, Now) initiative.
In early January 2014, it was reported that Gomez had been
battling Lupus—an autoimmune disease that can cause facial swelling, fatigue,
headaches and joint pain—for more than two years. She was officially diagnosed
with the disease in 2012.
After first meeting in 2009, Gomez eventually entered into an on
and off again relationship with fellow pop star Justin Bieber.
Awards & Achievements
· This young
celebrity actor has been nominated on 125 occasions, and has won some of the
most prestigious awards for her songs as well as acting performances.
· This talented
actress was honoured with the 'American Latino Media Arts Award', ('ALMA
Award') in 2009 for the series 'Wizards of Waverly Place'. For the same show,
she received the 'Gracie Awards', and the 'Imagen Awards'. She has also been
the recipient of seven 'Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards' for 'Wizards of
Waverley Place'.
For her philanthropic services, she received the 'Chris Greicius Celebrity Award' from the 'Make-A-Wish Foundation', and the 'Young Visionary Award' at the 'Unite4: Humanity' ceremony, both in 2013.
Around the same time, she was also given the 'MTV Video Music Awards' for the single, 'Come & Get It'.
· From 2010-12, the
German, 'Bravo Otto' awards have been presented to Gomez on six occasions.
During the same time, she was also declared the 'Woman of the Year', by the
'Glamour Awards'.
· In 2014-15, she
received the Broadcast Music, Incorporated (BMI) Awards as a songwriter for the
tracks, 'Come & Get It' and 'Slow Down'.
· Gomez has won the
'Teen Choice Awards' five times, for films like 'Princess Protection Program',
'Another Cinderella Story', and ‘Wizards of Waverly Place'.
Selena Gomez & the Scene albums
·
Kiss & Tell (2009)
·
A Year Without Rain (2010)
·
When the Sun Goes Down (2011)
Solo albums
·
Stars Dance (2013)
·
Revival (2015)
Tours
·
Stars Dance Tour (2013)
·
Revival Tour (2016)
Fabulous keep it up
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