SELENA GOMES
Selena Marie Gomez is a famous actress and singer who was born on July 22, 1992 in Grand Prairie, Texas. His father, Ricardo Gomez, is from Mexico, U.S., and his mother, Mandy Teefey, is of Italian descent and was former stage actress. His parents divorced when Selena had five years and was raised by her mother. In 2006, his mother remarried to Brian Teefey. In an interview with the actress did in 2009, she said: My mother made a lot of theater, and I liked to see her try. As he prepared for the show and put on his makeup, I sat behind her. Selena One day he told his mother: I want to be like you. And so we see what has been achieved, Telecomic 's true?.Her acting career started when Selena was seven years old when she participated in the television series Barney & Friends, where he played the role of Gianna. He recorded several episodes of the seventh season were broadcast in 2002 when Selena had 10 years. He also earned small roles in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and in the movie Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire. But in 2004 the young woman was discovered in a national casting by the Disney Channel, so he participated as a guest star on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. He also had a role in the television series Hannah Montana during the second and third season. But his main role would come in early 2007, when Selena she auditioned for the Disney series Wizards of Waverly Place, to play one of the three main characters, Alex Russo. In 2008 he participated in Another Cinderella Story, the sequel to the Hilary Duff film released only on DVD, which rolled along with Drew Seeley. He also had a small role as the voice of one of the ninety-six daughters of the mayor in Horton Hears a Who. In April, Lacey Rose, Forbes magazine ranked fifth on its list Selena Eight Hot Kid Stars To Watch, describing it as a multi talented teenager. In June 2009, Gomez Demi Lovato shot with the Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program. It was Aug. 28 when he appeared on Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, a film based on the TV series. During this year also did a role in another Disney Channel series, Sonny with a Chance. He also appeared along with some characters from Wizards of Waverly Place in a cross-over series of three chapters Disney Hannah Montana and The Suite Life on Deck, Wizards on Deck called with Hannah Montana. In February 2009, the actress signed on to play one role in Ramona and Beezus, a film adaptation of the series of children's novels by Beverly Cleary, a film which premiered on July 23, 2010 in the United States. By March 2010, Variety confirmed that Selena will play one of three starring roles in Monte Carlo. His companions were distributed Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy, shot in summer all over Europe and especially in Budapest. These were his roles as an actress, but remember that apart from playing Selena also sings so also will visit your life as a singer. In 2006 he recorded a song for the movie Brain Zapped in 2007 and the opening song Everything Is Not What it Seems the TV series Wizards of Waverly Place. In 2008, he recorded a version of Cruella de Vil included in the compilation album Disneymania 6. He also recorded three songs for the soundtrack to Another Cinderella Story, one of the singles Tell Me Something I Do not Know, reached number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 13 on the ARIA Charts in Australia. Also put his voice in the animated film Tinker Bell, singing Fly to Your Heart. In July 2008 signed an contract with Hollywood Records, record label owned by Disney. In 2009, she and Demi Lovato recorded his partner One and the Same for Princess Protection Program. He also recorded four songs, one of them called Magic was used for the soundtrack of Wizards of Waverly Place, reaching number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 42,000 downloads. In May 2009, Selena did a duet with Forever The Sickest Kids, song Whoa Oh. In early 2010 also featured on the album Disneymania 7, where he put his voice to the song Trust In Me, the Jungle Book. Selena co-wrote the song Live There's No Tomorrow Likes to be included in the soundtrack of the movie Ramona and Beezus, and also on his new album A Year Without Rain. In 2008 came her pop rock band called, Selena Gomez & The Scene, Selena Gomez made up vocals, Joey Clement on bass, Ethan Roberts on guitar, Dane Forrest on keyboards and Greg Garman on drums. His first album, Kiss & Tell, was released on September 29, 2009, released by the record company Hollywood Records. On March 5, 2010, this work was certified gold by RIAA. Their second album A Year Without Rain, was published September 17, 2010 on CD and on September 21 was released a standard edition and deluxe edition. Selena is part of Disney's Friends for Change, an organization that promotes the friendly behavior of nature. The singer recorded in 2009 along with Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers song Send It On, a charity single that is used as the theme for the cause that promotes the organization. This song debuted on the Hot 100 at number twenty. And following concienciada in helping others, Selena organized a benefit concert for Telethon in Mexico, the money raised was intended to assist the creation of Children's Rehabilitation Centre for disabled children. In October 2008, Selena became a spokesperson for UNICEF's campaign Trick-or-Treat, encouraging children to raise money on Halloween to help children around the world. In August 2009, Selena was 17 years, became the youngest UNICEF Ambassador, his first mission was to travel to Ghana in September, where he stayed a week, to see first hand the living conditions of children, without drinking water, food, education and health. He also returned to participate for the second consecutive season in Trick-or-Treat, raising over $ 700,000. And also continue as spokesman in 2010, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Trick-or-Treat. Advertising level in September 2009, is the image of fashion advertising campaign for Sears Back to School. In October 2009, Selena said it would launch her own fashion line, called Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez, who will be released in fall 2010. The costume includes dress bohemian flower tops, jeans, skirts, jackets, scarves and hats, clothing made from recycled or organic materials. She has worked for it with designers Tony Melillo and Sandra Campos. As anecdotes about his personal life to tell you that Selena wears a purity ring since age 12. It has five rescue dogs for what is described as a great animal lover.
Date of Birth
22 July 1992, Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
Birth Name
Selena Marie Gomez
Nickname
Sel
Selly
Selenita
Conchita
Height
5' 5" (1.65 m)
Mini Biography
Selena Marie Gomez was born to Mandy Teefey and Ricardo Gomez on July 22, 1992. At a young age, she moved from New York to Grand Prairie, Texas. Giving birth to Selena at 16, her mom Mandy recalls living "paycheck-to-paycheck". Selena started out on "Barney & Friends" (1992) as "Gianna" in 2001 where she really discovered her talent. Unfortunately, they dropped her from the series after just two years. In 2003, she had a very small role in the movie Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and a bit part in 2005 when she played "Julie" in Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005) (TV) with Mitchel Musso and in 2006 as "Emily Grace Garcia" in Brain Zapped (2006) (TV) when she recorded a song for the movie. She she guest starred as "Gwen" in "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" (2005) and as Hannah's rival, the 'evil' "Mikayla", in "Hannah Montana" (2006). Selena's amazing talent landed her roles in two Disney series, both spin-offs. Unfortunately, neither show was picked up until 2007 when she got the role of "Alex Russo" in the magical series "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007) which she auditioned for three times. In March 2008, she made her first animated movie Horton Hears a Who! (2008) and later starred in Another Cinderella Story (2008) (V) with Disney Channel star Drew Seeley for ABC Family. Her two Disney Channel Original Movies Princess Protection Program (2009) (TV), with real-life BFF Demi Lovato, and Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009) (TV) will both air Summer 2009.
Mini Biography
Selena Gomez was born and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her mother Amanda [Commonly known as Mandy] Cornett is an Italian woman from Dallas, Texas and her father Ricardo Gomez is from New Mexico. Mommy Mandy gave birth to Selena at 16, and her parents divorced in 1997. Nearly 10 years later, she was remarried to Brian Teefy. Selena is best known for her role as "Alex Russo" in the show, "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007), and as "Mary" in Another Cinderella Story (2008) (V). Selena signed a record deal with Hollywood Records just before her 16th birthday and is recording an album, due out Summer of 2009.
Trivia
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.Her role model and favorite actress is Rachel McAdams.While filming that animated movie Horton Hears a Who! (2008), she played Steve Carell's daughter but she never got to meet him.She became interested in acting after watching her mom, Mandy Teefey.Her favorite band is Paramore.She adopted her dog named Chip from an animal shelter.Discovered by Disney in a nation-wide casting call.Sings the theme tune to her Disney Channel show "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007).Is an only child.Has four dogs - Chip, Willy, Fina and Wallace.Her mom, Mandy Teefey, remarried in 2006 to Brian Teefey.Wears a purity ring that says "True Love Waits".She is of Mexican and Italian heritage.Her mom gave birth to her at the age of 16.Her parents divorced when she was 5 years old.She was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, who died almost three years after Gomez was born.She went to Danny Jones Middle School located in Texas.Her name 'Selena' means Moon in Greek.She is a huge fan of Johnny Depp and Lady Sovereign.Both her family and Fernanda Romero are from the same town in Mexico.Used to do a YouTube show with her best friend Demi Lovato called "The Demi and Selena Show".Has a song written and sung about her on YouTube called "Selena Gomez" by Greg Kurka.Friend of Jennifer Stone and Jeremy Sumpter.Involved with the charity Raise Hope for Congo which helps raise awareness about the violence against Congolese women.Participated in the "Runway for Life" benefit for St. Jude's Children Research Hospial. [2008]Was named the youngest ambassador to UNICEF at age 17 (2009).Lead singer of the band Selena Gomez & The Scene.In a relationship with Justin Bieber [2010-present].Selena and her mom, Mandy Cornett (Teefey), said good-bye to friends and family in Grand Prairie, Texas to start a new Life in Los Angeles after hearing the life-changing news of Selena's new role on "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007).Is a fan of Britney Spears and considers Britney to be one of her idols.Huge fan of Fefe Dobson, she covered one of Dobson's tracks "As a blonde" on her album "Kiss and tell" and Fefe also co-wrote Selena's hit single "Round and Round".For her 2011 music video "Love You Like A Love Song", Gomez had horses spray-painted pink. This led to accusations from PETA and singer Pink about the treatment of the animals.In June 2011, she released her album "When The Sun Goes Down".Best friends with Demi Lovato since early childhood. They appeared together in "Barney & Friends" (1992), Princess Protection Program (2009) (TV), "Sonny with a Chance" (2009).Hospitalized with nausea and terrible headaches after appearing on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992). She was later diagnosed with physical exhaustion and food poisoning [June 13, 2011].Is friends with Taylor Swift.
Personal Quotes
Be yourself always, there's no one better!
I was never the girl who thought I need to make sure I look like all the other girls. I think you look best when you stand out.
[on Having Her Own Band] 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 basically want to make music that is fun and that parents and kids can jump around to and have a good time to.
I wanted to be like my friends. I hung out with girls who had blue eyes and blond hair and I thought, 'I want to look like them!'
[on declaring she will remain a virgin until marriage] I said, 'Dad, I want a promise ring.' He went to the church and got it blessed. He actually used me as an example for other kids. I'm going to keep my promise to myself, to my family and to God.
[on wearing a purity ring] I've had my ring since I was 12 years old. But for me it's not something I want to go around saying, 'Hey, look what I have.' It's a promise I made to myself and God. I think some people misinterpret that as a trend and think everyone's getting one.
[on reports that she and friend, Demi Lovato had a feud] You can't care (about reports like that), It's really toxic what they do to the girls in the industry.
[on Lindsay Lohan and her time in rehab] I don't think anybody should be mean because you never understand what's someone is going through. And it is partly (this) business, because it is crazy and hectic. So I think that nobody should be rude. If this were a normal person, you wouldn't be so judgmental. I feel like people shouldn't judge as much, they should give their sympathy.
[on revealing she would prefer to date someone who is not famous] You kind of can't help who you'll fall in love with. I'd date someone who isn't in the business in a heartbeat.
I love Katy Perry! She gave me a song for my second album.
Everyone wants songs written by Katy Perry. I asked her and she was so nice - she just said, 'Yeah, you can have it.' She was very kind.
I don't actually like dates. I get awkward as I never know what to do.
For me, the person that I really admire because they came from this Disney world would be Shia LaBeouf. He had his own show on Disney Channel. He was really funny and I loved his show. Then he started to do films. Now he is doing really great films and he is respected as an actor. I really like him a lot as an actor. I think he is cute, too, so that helps. I feel that I can relate to him the most.
I'm going to be Katy Perry for Halloween. I'm going to have the blue hair and the ice cream outfit she did. It's going to be awesome.
[on working with Katy Perry] It is so much fun. It's very soulful and it's kind of got her flair mixed in with my dance kind-of-a-little techno vibe. So it was really amazing and I really loved it. I was extremely honored, cause I'm a huge fan of hers.
[on Justin Bieber] I love Justin. When he first started to come over from Canada his manager contacted me and he just said that he would like to meet me and he was just such a good kid.
[on Demi Lovato] I love her. I completely love her and her whole family to death. I will always talk extremely highly of her and I always have.
I love Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Katy Perry. They are all about being themselves and I love that.
(on going to her firs concert - a Britney Spears show) We were in the nosebleeds with my cousin. I got the T-shirt and glow sticks and I just remember it being the highlight of my life! I felt like I was on cloud nine!
(on doing a Britney Spears tribute for her concert) We are working on a Britney tribute, which I'm so stoked about, 'cause I love Britney. I was like, 'I have to do it.' I wanna do a mash-up of all her songs and just go for it. We're gonna do a little tribute. We're gonna do her hits, ' ... Baby One More Time,' and then I think we're going to try to incorporate 'Toxic' and that phase. And then we might do some of her recent, new stuff.
(on performing songs from Britney Spears during a tribute concert) I'm not going to even touch Britney! She's so good. I wouldn't want to butcher it. I'm just going to pay tribute to her! I'm gonna say she's awesome.
(On Rebecca Black's song "Friday") I love it! Total guilty pleasure! I totally admire her, I think it's awesome that she hasn't taken that downward spiral that other child stars have taken.
[on her boyfriend, Justin Bieber] Yeah, he is romantic. He gave me a bottle of his new perfume the other day. (2011)
Where Are They Now
(2005) Currently shooting with actress/singer Lalaine on the set of "Lizzie McGuire" (2001) 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" (2007) for the Disney Channel playing "Alex Russo".
(2008) Filming Princess Protection Program (2009) (TV) with good friends Demi Lovato and Samantha Droke.
(April 2008) Working on Another Cinderella Story (2008) (V).
(February 2009) Began filming in Puerto Rico for Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009) (TV) for 6 weeks. Will also be partially filmed in New York City and LA. Is set to release in August 2009.
(June 2009) Back home from Canada from filming Ramona and Beezus (2010) and about to go back to the set of "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007)
(2009) Appeared in a commercial for Borden milk.
(December 2011) Selena is set to start filming a new movie, Spring Breakers (2012), around February
