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My Take
I have such a soft spot for Selena Gomez, because she's one of those rare Disney kids who actually grew into something real. I still remember her as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, that deadpan, quick-witted teen who basically carried the show, and somehow that same girl turned into a genuine pop force, an actress with range, and a savvy businesswoman who built her own thing. What I love most is how grounded and honest she always seems; she's never pretended life was easy, and that openness makes her feel like a friend rather than a distant star. There's a warmth and a quiet toughness in her that I really admire. Texas roots, big heart, and zero fake polish. She's just easy to root for, and I always do.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Selena Gomez
- Name (Japanese)
- セレーナ・ゴメス
- Reading
- せれーな・ごめす
- Born
- July 22, 1992 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / record producer / actor / voice actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Teen Choice Awards
- 2010 Teen Choice Awards
- 2011 Teen Choice Awards
- 2012 Teen Choice Awards
- 2013 Teen Choice Awards
- 2014 Teen Choice Awards
- 2016 American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
- 2014 MuchMusic Video Award for Peoples Choice: Favourite International Video
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Barney & Friends | — | |
| Notable work | Another Cinderella Story | — | |
| Notable work | Princess Protection Program | — | |
| Notable work | Wizards of Waverly Place | — | |
| Notable work | Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie | — | |
| Notable work | Ramona and Beezus | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Selena Gomez born?
Born July 22, 1992 (age 34).
Where is Selena Gomez from?
Selena Gomez is from Grand Prairie, Texas, United States.
What does Selena Gomez do?
Selena Gomez works as singer, singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, voice actor.
What is Selena Gomez known for?
Notable works include Barney & Friends, Another Cinderella Story, Princess Protection Program.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.