Selena-Gomez

Selena Gomez, an actress and singer, is a household name internationally. One of the projects she has participated in that has had the greatest success was the Disney series called Wizards of Waverly Place. Selena Marie Gomez is her full name. Selena Marie Gomez was born in the city of Grand Prairie in Texas on July 22 the 22nd of July, 1992. Her parents were Amanda Cornett and Ricardo Gomez. Selena's mother was just 16 at the time Selena was born. Her first professional showbiz job at age 9 when she played Gianna in Barney and her Friends. This meant she was among many children to have played alongside Barney, the well-known human-like pink dinosaur. Selena was a part of the cast for a number of seasons, including seasons 7 and 8, between 2001 through 2003. Interesting facts: Demi Lovato, who was part of Barney's Friends during that time also, was a co-star with Selena. Selena Gomez tried out for several roles after she left Barney and his Friends, but was not successful. Selena Gomez was cast as Julie as Julie in Walker Texas Ranger Trial by Fire as well as a role on Mini Spies 3 in 2003. She also appeared in the 2006 film Trial by Fire. also was offered the character in the role of Emily Grace Garcia for the Brain Zapped show. She composed a song.