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.
Overview
Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and producer. Gomez began her career as a child actress on the children's television series Barney & Friends (2002–2004), and emerged as a teen idol for her leading role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012).
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 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / record producer / actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
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
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
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
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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