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Selena Gomez

Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American actress and singer, best known for her portrayal of Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom, Wizards of Waverly Place. She has also starred in Another Cinderella Story, the sequel to the 2004 Hilary Duff film, and most recently, in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Princess Protection Program.

From 2002 to 2003, Gomez had a recurring role on Barney & Friends. A year after her stint on the show ended, she was discovered in a nation-wide scouting by Disney, and had guest starring roles on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana before she was eventually given one of the three starring roles on Wizards of Waverly Place.

On top of her acting career, Gomez also has several musical credits to her name. In 2008, she recorded songs for the soundtracks to Tinker Bell and her film Another Cinderella Story; in 2009, she recorded four songs for the Wizards soundtrack and two duets - "One and the Same" for Princess Protection Program with her co-star, Demi Lovato, and "Whoa Oh!" with Forever the Sickest Kids. She signed a deal with the Disney-owned Hollywood Records in 2008 and plans to be in a band instead of recording as a solo artist.

Early life

Gomez, an only child,[1] was born in Grand Prairie, Texas[2] to Ricardo Gomez and Mandy Teefy (née Cornett), a former stage actress who was 16 when she gave birth to Gomez.[1][3] Her birth parents separated when she was five years old; her mother remarried in 2006 to Brian Teefy.[4] Gomez was named after singer Selena.[5] Her father is from Mexico, and she has Italian ancestry on her mother's side.[6][7]

Career

Acting

Gomez at a Wizards taping in April 2007.

Gomez began her acting career at age seven, playing Gianna on Barney & Friends. She said that she learned "everything" about how to act while on the show.[8] She later had minor roles in Game Over and the TV film Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial By Fire.

In 2004, Gomez was discovered by the Disney Channel in a nation wide scouting.[9] She appeared as a guest star on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana before being cast in Wizards of Waverly Place as one of the main characters, Alex Russo. She also appears in the 2009 Disney Channel movie based on the show.[10]

In 2008, Gomez appeared in Another Cinderella Story, the direct-to-DVD sequel to the 2004 Hilary Duff film, opposite Drew Seeley. In its January 2009 television debut on ABC Family, it drew 5.3 million viewers and was ranked as the month's number one cable movie across all key demographics.[11] She also had a minor voiceover role as one the Mayor's ninety-six daughters in Horton Hears a Who! which released in March of that year. In April, Forbes listed Gomez as one of its "Eight Hot Kid Stars To Watch."[12] In October, she launched a production company, July Moon Productions, and teamed with XYZ Films to create star vehicles for her.[13]

In 2009, she appeared in the Disney Channel movie, Princess Protection Program with Demi Lovato. The film drew 8.5 million viewers on its premiere night, the third-highest premiere for a Disney Channel Original Movie.[14]

Music

In 2008, Gomez recorded a cover of "Cruella de Vil" from One Hundred and One Dalmatians for DisneyMania 6, three songs for the soundtrack to Another Cinderella Story, and "Fly to Your Heart" for the animated Disney film Tinker Bell. In July 2008, she signed a record deal with Hollywood Records.[15] During an interview with MTV in August 2008, she said of her future music career:

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 will be singing, and I'm learning drums and playing electric guitar.[16]

In 2009, Gomez recorded "One and the Same" for Princess Protection Program as a duet with her co-star Demi Lovato, four songs for the Wizards of Waverly Place soundtrack (including the show's theme song, "Everything Is Not What It Seems"), and "Whoa Oh!" with Forever the Sickest Kids.[17]

Philanthropy

Gomez was involved in the UR Votes Count campaign which helped encourage teenagers learn more about their 2008 Presidential candidates (Barack Obama and John McCain).[18] In October 2008, Gomez was named a spokesperson for UNICEF's 2008 Trick-or-Treat campaign, which encouraged children to raise money on Halloween to help children around the world.[19] She said that she was "extremely excited" to "encourage other kids to make a different in the world."[19] In October 2008, Gomez participated in St. Jude's Children's Hospital "Runway For Life" benefit.[20] Gomez is a spokesperson for Borden Milk; she is featured in the campaign's print and television ads.[21] She is the ambassador of DoSomething.org after being involved with the charity Island Dog, which help dogs in Puerto Rico.[22] She was featured in State Farm Insurance's TV commercials.[23] Gomez is also involved with the charity RAISE Hope For Congo.[24] Gomez is involved in Disney's Friends for Change and a Disney Channel commercial that raised awareness for the cause.[25] She recorded "Send it On" with several other Disney musicians for the charity.[25]

Personal life

Gomez is a Christian and began wearing a purity ring with "true love waits" engraved when she was 12 years old.[26] She has four dogs.[27]

She is best friends with fellow Disney Channel actress Demi Lovato, whom she has known since they met at a Barney & Friends audition. After the two posted a video blog on YouTube in March 2008, Miley Cyrus and her friend Mandy Jiroux uploaded a parody of that video, which caught the interest of entertainment media. Reports included the theory that Gomez and Cyrus were arguing over Nick Jonas,[28] or that Gomez and Lovato might replace Cyrus.[29] On replacing Cyrus, Gomez clarified,

"I'm not interested in being anybody but myself, and I'm not here to replace anyone. I think that she's a wonderful performer, and of course it's a compliment. But I would like to take a different route."[30]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2003 Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Waterpark Girl Minor role
2005 Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire Julie
2006 Brain Zapped Emily Grace Garcia
2008 Horton Hears a Who! Mayor's Daughter Voiceover
Another Cinderella Story Mary Santiago Direct-to-DVD
2009 Princess Protection Program Carter Mason Disney Channel Original Movie
Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie Alex Russo
2010[31] Ramona and Beezus Beezus Quimby
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2002-2003 Barney & Friends Gianna Recurring role
2007-present Wizards of Waverly Place Alex Russo Disney Channel Original Series
Guest Appearances
Year Title Role Notes
2006 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Gwen "A Midsummer's Nightmare" (Season 2, Episode 22)
2007-2008 Hannah Montana Mikayla "I Want You to Want Me... to Go to Florida" (Season 2, Episode 13)
"That's What Friends Are For?" (Season 2, Episode 18)
"(We're So Sorry) Uncle Earl" (Season 2, Episode 22)
2009 Sonny With a Chance Herself "Battle of the Networks' Stars" (Season 1, Episode 13)
The Suite Life on Deck Alex Russo "Double-Crossed" (Season 1, Episode 21)
Music Videos
Year Music Video Role Artist(s)
2008 "Cruella De Vil" Herself Herself
"Burnin' Up" Nick's Love Interest Jonas Brothers
"Tell Me Something I Don't Know" Herself Herself
"Fly To Your Heart" Herself Herself
2009 "One and the Same" Herself Duet with Demi Lovato
"Magic" Herself Herself

Discography

Singles

2008:

2009:

Soundtracks

2008:

  • Contributed Tracks: "Cruella de Vil"

2009:

  • Contributed Tracks: "One and the Same," "Everything Is Not What It Seems"
  • "Disappear," "Magical," "Magic," "Everything Is Not What It Seems"

Awards

Awards
Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2008 Alma Award[32] Outstanding Female Performance in a Comedy Television Series Wizards of Waverly Place Nominated
Imagen Awards[33] Best Actress - Television
2009 Image Awards[34] Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - Series or Special
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards[35] Favorite TV Actress Won
Young Artist Award[36] Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, or Special - Leading Young Actress Another Cinderella Story
Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actress Wizards of Waverly Place Nominated
Best Performance in a Voice-over Role Horton Hears a Who!
2009 Teen Choice Awards[37] Choice Summer TV Star - Female Princess Protection Program No result

References

  1. ^ a b Chuck Barney (February 7, 2008). Selena Gomez could be next Disney 'it' girl. Oakland Tribune. Accessed 2008-08-01.
  2. ^ "Celebrity Central - Selena Gomez: Snapshot". People Magazine. Retrieved 2009-01-30. Birth Date July 22, 1992 Birth Place Grand Prairie, Texas
  3. ^ Lauren Waterman (May 2009). Selena Gomez: spell bound Teen Vogue. Accessed 2009-05-11.
  4. ^ Michelle Tan (May 2008). Is Selena Gomez... the Next Miley Cyrus? People Magazine. Accessed 2009-05-30.
  5. ^ Selena Gomez's Famous Name. E! Online, August 22, 2008. Accessed 2008-08-24.
  6. ^ Rick Bentley (July 28, 2008). Life is magical for 'Wizards' star. Fresno Bee. Accessed 2008-08-27.
  7. ^ Lee Hernández (March 22, 2008). Teen star Selena Gómez looks beyond Disney. NY Daily News. Accessed 2008-08-01.
  8. ^ http://www.people.com/people/selena_gomez/biography
  9. ^ "Disney Star Selena Gomez and General Growth Properties Give Teens a Voice in the 2008 Presidential Campaign". SmartBrief.com. 2008-08-04. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
  10. ^ "Wizards of Waverly Place Movie". Disney Channel. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
  11. ^ http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b80120_battlestar_galactica_flies_high_tween.html?utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=imdb_topstories
  12. ^ http://www.forbes.com/2008/04/09/entertainment-disney-lovato-biz-media-cx_lr_0409kidstars_slide_4.html?thisSpeed=15000
  13. ^ Joyce Eng (October 30, 2008). Wizards ' Selena Gomez Conjures Own Production Company" TV Guide. Retrieved on 2008-10-31.
  14. ^ http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/27/princess-protection-program-is-tv%e2%80%99s-no-1-entertainment-telecast-of-2009-in-kids-6-11-and-tweens-9-14/21543
  15. ^ Marc Malkin (July 22, 2008). Selena Gomez's Supersweet 16. E! Online. Accessed 2009-07-07.
  16. ^ Jocelyn Vena (August 7, 2008). Selena Gomez forming a band. MTV. Accessed 2008-08-25.
  17. ^ "Forever the Sickest Kids at Absolute Punk". Absolute Punk. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
  18. ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20235767,00.html
  19. ^ a b http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1350-selena-gomez-trick-or-treats-for-unicef
  20. ^ http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1382-stars-hit-the-catwalk-for-st-judes
  21. ^ http://www.sugarslam.com/selena-gomez-borden-milk-ad/
  22. ^ http://popdirt.com/selena-gomez-cares-for-dogs-in-puerto-rico/72217/
  23. ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20256299,00.html
  24. ^ http://www.looktothestars.org/news/2789-celebrities-raise-hope-for-congo
  25. ^ a b http://disney.go.com/disneygroups/friendsforchange/#/disneygroups/friendsforchange/
  26. ^ http://www.theinsider.com/news/986018_Purity_for_Selena_Gomez_A_Personal_Promise_to_God_Not_A_Trend
  27. ^ http://www.peoplepets.com/news/celebrities/bffs-selena-gomez-demi-lovato-show-off-their-furry-best-pals/1
  28. ^ Nick Jonas & Selena Gomez: Are They Dating? (July 23, 2008) People. Accessed 2008-08-01.
  29. ^ Miley Cyrus Sorry for Mocking Selena Gomez in YouTube Video. (July 28, 2008) FOX news. Accessed 2008-08-01.
  30. ^ Jocelyn Vena (August 1, 2008). Selena Gomez Makes It Clear: There's No Beef With Miley Cyrus. MTV. Accessed 2008-08-01.
  31. ^ http://artistdirect.com/nad/news/article/0,,4968744,00.html
  32. ^ http://www.almaawards.com/2008-nominees.html
  33. ^ http://www.imagen.org/awards/2008/nominees
  34. ^ http://www.naacpimageawards.net/40/win_tv.php
  35. ^ http://www.nickkcapress.com/2009KCA/
  36. ^ 30th Annual Young Artist Awards. YoungArtistAwards.org. Accessed 2009-06-21.
  37. ^ Teen Choice 2009 Nominees
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