Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez | |
---|---|
![]() Gomez attending "The 6th Annual Hollywood Style Awards", Beverly Hills, CA on Oct. 10, 2009 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Selena Marie Gomez |
Born | Grand Prairie, Texas, United States | July 22, 1992
Genres | Pop rock, dance-pop, electropop |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer-songwriter, musician, fashion designer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar, drums |
Years active | 2002–present |
Labels | Hollywood |
Website | www |
Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992)[1] is an American actress, singer, and entrepreneur, best known for portraying Alex Russo in the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place. She subsequently ventured into feature films and has starred in the television movies Another Cinderella Story, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, and Princess Protection Program. She made her starring theatrical film debut in Ramona and Beezus.
Her career has expanded into the music industry; Gomez is the lead singer and founder of the pop band Selena Gomez & the Scene, which has released two RIAA Gold certified studio albums, Kiss & Tell and A Year Without Rain and spawned two RIAA Platinum certified singles, "Naturally" and "Who Says".[2] As of April 2011, The band has sold 1,354,000 albums in the United States.[3] Gomez has also contributed to the soundtracks of Tinker Bell, Another Cinderella Story and Wizards of Waverly Place after signing a record deal with Hollywood Records. In 2008, Gomez was designated a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.[4]
Early life
Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas.[1] She is the daughter of former stage actress Mandy Teefey (née Cornett) and Ricardo Joel Gomez.[5][6][7] Her father is Mexican American and her mother is of half Italian descent.[8][9] Regarding her Hispanic heritage, Gomez said: "My family does have Quinceañeras, and we go to the communion church. We do everything that's Catholic, but we don't really have anything traditional except [that we] go to the park and have barbeques on Sundays after church."[10] Her birth parents divorced when she was five years old, and she was raised as an only child by her working mother.[5][11] In 2006, Mandy remarried Brian Teefey.[12] She is named after Tejano singer Selena.[13] In a 2009 interview with People, Gomez mentioned that she developed an early interest in acting from watching her mother prepare for and act in theater productions.[11] She earned a high school diploma through homeschooling in May 2010.[14]
Acting career
2002–06: Barney & Friends and early work
Gomez began her acting career at age seven, playing Gianna on Barney & Friends.[15] She later had minor roles in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and the TV film Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial By Fire. Gomez also starred in the television movie Brain Zapped.
In 2004, Gomez was discovered by the Disney Channel in a nationwide scouting.[16] Gomez appeared as a guest star on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and had a guest appearance – that later turned into a recurring role – on Hannah Montana from seasons two to three. Gomez previously taped two different pilots that were spin-offs to two previous Disney series.[17] The first one, What's Stevie Thinking?, was the spin-off to Lizzie McGuire. Gomez played Stevie Sanchez, Miranda Sanchez's little sister. The other show was titled Arwin!, the spin-off to The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, in which she played Alexa. Neither series was picked up.
2007–09: Wizards of Waverly Place and rise to fame
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/30/Selena_Gomez_2.jpg/220px-Selena_Gomez_2.jpg)
In early 2007 Gomez was cast in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place as one of the three main characters, Alex Russo. The show premiered to an audience of 5.9 million, becoming a hit. Many news outlets began dubbing Gomez the next 'Miley Cyrus' causing some controversy and a reported 'feud'. Gomez clarified that there was no feud and that she was flattered by the comparison, saying: "It's a little overwhelming, but I think really, it's a compliment. She's obviously extremely successful, and I think she's a wonderful performer ... So being compared to her, I was very, very flattered."[18]
In 2008, Gomez appeared in Another Cinderella Story, the direct-to-DVD sequel to the 2004 Hilary Duff film, opposite Drew Seeley. 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, Lacey Rose, of Forbes ranked Gomez as being fifth on their "Eight Hot Kid Stars To Watch" list; and Rose described Gomez as having been "a multitalented teen".[19]
In June 2009, Gomez did a guest appearance as herself in one episode of best friend Demi Lovato's Disney Channel television show, Sonny with a Chance, entitled "Battle of The Network Stars". That same month Gomez appeared alongside Lovato in the made-for-television Disney Channel movie, Princess Protection Program.[20] The telecast garnered 8.5 million viewers becoming, at the time, the third most watched Disney Channel Original Movie.[21] One month later, Gomez, along with two cast members of Wizards of Waverly Place appeared in a television three-way cross-over episode with Hannah Montana and The Suite Life on Deck, entitled Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana. On August 28, two month after appearing in Princess Protection Program, Gomez appeared in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, a made-for-television film based on the show.[22] The film premiered to an audience of 11.4 million viewers becoming cable's No. 1 scripted telecast of 2009 and Disney Channel's second most-viewed film premiere after High School Musical 2.[23] In February 2009, Gomez signed on to star as one of the two female leads in Ramona and Beezus, a film adaption of the children's novel series by Beverly Cleary.[24][25] Gomez stated that she felt no pressure in taking more adult roles: "I think I’m fully aware of my audience and I’m still just a kid myself. I wouldn’t do a role I don’t feel comfortable doing or that my audience wouldn’t feel comfortable seeing."[26]
2010–present: Focus on film
Gomez's first theatrical film Ramona & Beezus premiered on July 23, 2010 and met with generally positive reviews.[27] In March 2010, Variety reported that Gomez was set to star as one of the three lead roles in Monte Carlo, alongside Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy.[28] In the film Gomez plays Grace, a girl who’s “mistaken for a socialite while on a trip to Paris.”[29] To prepare for the role Gomez learned how to play polo and also took two weeks of vocal training to learn two different British accents.[30][31] The same year Gomez confirmed that the fourth season of her hit Disney Channel show, Wizards of Waverly Place, would be its last.
In February 2011, Deadline.com reported that Universal Pictures and Strike Entertainment had acquired the novel Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher with Gomez attached to the lead.[32] That same month TV Guide reported that Gomez would make a cameo in the upcoming Muppets film.[33] Production for the final season of Wizards of Waverly Place came to a wrap on May 14, 2011.[34] Gomez co-hosted the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards on June 19.[35]
Music career
2009: Solo career
In 2008, Gomez recorded a cover of "Cruella de Vil"—which included a music video—for the compilation album DisneyMania 6. Gomez recorded three songs for the Another Cinderella Story soundtrack, which Gomez appears in. Gomez also recorded "Fly to Your Heart" for the 2008 animated film Tinker Bell. In July 2008, before Gomez' sixteenth birthday, she signed a recording deal with Hollywood Records, a music label owned by Disney.[36] In 2009, Gomez recorded "One and the Same" for Princess Protection Program as a duet with her co-star Lovato.[37] Gomez recorded four songs, one of which was a cover, for the Wizards of Waverly Place soundtrack, only one single (Magic) from the album was released. In May, of the same year, Gomez was featured, with Forever the Sickest Kids, on a duet version of the non-album song "Whoa Oh!".[38]
2009–present: Selena Gomez & the Scene
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Selena_Gomez_2011.jpg/220px-Selena_Gomez_2011.jpg)
Formed in 2009, Selena Gomez & the Scene (aka Selena & The Scene) is a teen pop band which consists of Selena Gomez on vocals, Ethan Roberts on guitar, Joey Clement on bass, Greg Garman on drums and Dane Forrest on keyboards. Kiss & Tell is the band's debut studio album and was released on September 29, 2009 by Hollywood Records. On March 5, 2010, the album was certified Gold by RIAA.[2] The album's single, "Naturally", was certified Platinum by the RIAA on July 15, 2010.[2] The band's second album A Year Without Rain was released on September 17, 2010. The record debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 4, selling 66,000 copies. On January 19, 2011, the album was certified Gold by RIAA.[2] The band's third album When the Sun Goes Down, previously titled Otherside, released on June 28, 2011.[39] The album debuted at Number 4 on the Billboard 200, selling 78,000 copies its first week, becoming their highest sales week ever.[40] The following week the album rose to Number 3 on the Billboard chart and became the band's highest charting album yet.[41] The album's lead single, "Who Says" was certified Platinum by RIAA on June 23, 2011 and has become the bands highest charting song on Billboard to date peaking at number 21.[2][42]
Other projects
Philanthropy
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Selena_Gomez_Live_on_Good_Morning_America_02_%28cropped%29.jpg/170px-Selena_Gomez_Live_on_Good_Morning_America_02_%28cropped%29.jpg)
Gomez was involved in the UR Votes Count campaign which encouraged teenagers to learn more about 2008 presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain.[43] In October 2008, Gomez participated in St. Jude's Children's Hospital "Runway For Life" benefit.[44] Gomez is a spokesperson for Borden Milk; she is featured in the campaign's print and television ads.[45] She is the ambassador of DoSomething.org after being involved with the charity Island Dog, which help dogs in Puerto Rico.[46] She got involved while filming Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie in Puerto Rico.[47] Gomez is a spokesperson for State Farm Insurance, and is featured in their TV commercials; which air on the Disney Channel, to raise awareness of being a safe driver.[48] Gomez is also involved with RAISE Hope For Congo, an initiative of the Enough Project, co-founded by John Prendergast, which helps raise awareness about the violence against Congolese women and the issue of conflict minerals in eastern Congo.[49]
In October 2008, Gomez was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign, which encouraged children to raise money on Halloween to help children around the world.[4] She said that she was "extremely excited" to "encourage other kids to make a difference in the world."[4]
In August 2009, a 17-year-old Gomez became the youngest UNICEF ambassador ever, passing fellow songstress Hayley Westenra, who had been 18. In her first official field mission, Gomez traveled to Ghana on September 4, 2009 for a week to witness first-hand the stark conditions of vulnerable children that lack vital necessities including clean water, nourishment, education and healthcare.[50][51] Gomez explained during an interview with Associated Press that she wanted to use her star power to bring awareness to Ghana: “That’s why I feel very honored to have a voice that kids listen to and take into consideration [...] I had people on my tour asking me where IS Ghana, and they Googled it [...] and because I went there, they now know where Ghana is. So it’s pretty incredible.”[51][52] Gomez said of her role as ambassador that: "Every day 25,000 children die from preventable causes. I stand with UNICEF in the belief that we can change that number from 25,000 to zero. I know we can achieve this because every moment, UNICEF is on the ground providing children with the lifesaving assistance needed to ensure zero becomes a reality."[50]
Gomez was named spokesperson for UNICEF's 2009 Trick-or-Treat campaign, for the second year in a row.[53] Gomez, who raised over $700,000 for the charity in 2008, stated that she hopes to be able to raise 1 million dollars in 2009.[51] Gomez participated in a celebrity auction[54] and hosted a live web cast series on Facebook in support of the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign.[55] Gomez returned as the UNICEF spokesperson for the 60th anniversary of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign in 2010.[56]
Gomez is involved in Disney's Friends for Change, an organization which promotes "environmently-friendly behavior", and appears in its public service announcements to raise awareness for the cause on the Disney Channel.[57] Gomez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers recorded "Send It On", a charity single which serves as the theme song for Disney's Friends for Change in 2009. The song debuted on the Hot 100 at number twenty.[58][59] Disney's Friends For Change will direct all of its proceeds from "Send it On" to environmental charities to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.[58] On October 6, 2009, Gomez made a surprise visit to a Los Angeles elementary school as part of the "A Day Made Better" program that was sponsored by OfficeMax.[60] During her visit, Gomez gave the school an award, and gave them $1,000 worth of school supplies. Gomez spent the day with the students and talked about the importance of giving back to the community.[60][61]
Gomez is also the owner of five rescue dogs and describes herself as a "huge animal-lover".[62]
Entrepreneurship and sponsorships
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/30/Selena_Gomez_2008.jpg/170px-Selena_Gomez_2008.jpg)
Gomez was part of Sears back-to-school fashion ad campaign.[63] As part of the campaign Gomez was featured in the television commercials. In August 2009, Gomez also hosted the "Sears Arrive Air Band Casting Call" – to select five people for the first-ever "Sears Air Band", which performed at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.[64]
In October 2008, Gomez launched her own production company, July Moon Productions, and partnered with XYZ Films to create star vehicles for Gomez. As part of the agreement Gomez will have the opportunity to be able option articles, hire writers and create talent packages to shop to studios.[65][66] Also, as part of the deal, "XYZ Films will allow Gomez to star in and produce at least two films.[60] Variety reported that: "In August, XYZ [Films] inked a similar deal with Time Inc. and management-production company the Collective to finance the development of the print media giant's content for the bigscreen [...] As part of the July Moon-XYZ deal, [Selena] Gomez will have the ability to cherry-pick projects from the vast Time Inc. library, which includes Time, Sports Illustrated, Fortune and Life."[66]
In October 2009, Gomez announced her plan to launch her own fashion line, called "Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez". The clothing line launched in the fall of 2010.[67][68] The collection consists of and features bohemian dresses, floral tops, jeans, skirts, jackets, scarves and hats, all made from recycled or eco-friendly materials.[69][70] Gomez said that the line will reflect her own personal style and described the clothing as being "pretty, feminine, and bohemian," and: "With my line, I really want to give the customer options on how they can put their own looks together [...] I want the pieces that can be easy to dress up or down, and the fabrics being eco-friendly and organic is super important [...] Also, the tags will all have some of my inspirational quotes on them. I'm just looking to send a good message."[67][70] Gomez, who has no background in fashion, teamed up with designers Tony Melillo and Sandra Campos, both who have worked with big-name fashion houses.[68] Gomez said of the partnering: "When I met Tony and Sandra, I was instantly comfortable with them and now they are just like family to me [...] They are so creative and I love how I can just call them up whenever and talk to them about everything, even if it's just about changing a button [...] They've been so cool about everything."[67][68][69][70] The brand will be manufactured by, Melillo and Campos teamed with New York-based Adjmi Apparel and formed by Adjmi CH Brands LLC; which is the holding company for the brand.[71]
It was announced on July 14, 2011, that Gomez had signed a license agreement with Adrenalina, an extreme sports and adventure-themed lifestyle brand, to develop, manufacture, and distribute the actress' fragrance. It is expected to debut in the spring of 2012. Chairman and C.E.O. of Adrenalina, Ilia Lekach, said, "We are incredibly enthused to be working with Ms. Gomez and will reveal more details pertaining to the fragrance as we get closer to the launch date."[72]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2003 | Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over | Waterpark Girl | Minor role |
2005 | Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire | Julie | Television movie |
2008 | Another Cinderella Story | Mary Santiago | Direct-to-video Main role |
2008 | Horton Hears a Who! | Helga | (Voice) |
2009 | Princess Protection Program | Carter Mason | Disney Channel Original Movie Main role |
2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie | Alex Russo | Disney Channel Original Movie Main role |
2009 | Arthur and the Vengeance of Maltazard | Princess Selenia | (Voice) (Replaced Madonna) |
2009 | Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds | Princess Selenia | (Voice) |
2010 | Ramona and Beezus[73] | Beatrice "Beezus" Quimby | Main role |
2011 | Monte Carlo[74] | Grace Bennett/Cordelia Winthrop Scott | Main role |
2011 | The Muppets | Herself | Cameo appearance |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2002–2003 | Barney & Friends | Gianna | Recurring role |
2006 | Brain Zapped | Emily Grace Garcia | Only Pilot was made[75] |
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) (uncredited) |
2007–present | Wizards of Waverly Place | Alex Russo | Lead role |
2009 | The Suite Life on Deck | Alex Russo | "Double-Crossed" (Season 1, episode 21) |
2009 | Sonny With a Chance | Herself | "Battle of the Networks' Stars" (Season 1, episode 13) |
2011 | So Random! | Herself | Musical guest singing "Who Says" |
2011 | PrankStars | Herself | Guest Star |
Music videos
Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2008 | "Burnin' Up" | Jonas Brothers | Played Nick Jonas' love interest |
2011 | "The Dance Routine" | The Midnight Beast | Cameo |
Discography
Singles
Year | Song | Chart positions | Album | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | CAN | |||
2008 | "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" | 58 | — | Another Cinderella Story |
2009 | "Magic" (Originally by Pilot) | 61 | 86 | Wizards of Waverly Place |
Guest singles
Year | Song | Chart positions | Album | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | CAN | |||
2009 | "Whoa Oh!" (with Forever The Sickest Kids) | — | — | Non-album single |
2009 | "One and the Same" (with Demi Lovato) | 82 | — | Disney Channel Playlist |
2009 | "Send It On" (with Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, and Miley Cyrus) | 20 | — | Non-album song |
Other songs
Year | Song | Album |
---|---|---|
2006 | "Brain Zapped" | Brain Zapped |
2008 | "Cruella de Vil" | Disneymania 6 |
2008 | "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" | Another Cinderella Story |
2008 | "New Classic" (featuring Drew Seeley) | Another Cinderella Story |
2008 | "Bang a Drum" | Another Cinderella Story |
2008 | "New Classic" (Live) (featuring Drew Seeley) | Another Cinderella Story |
2008 | "Fly to Your Heart" | Tinker Bell |
2009 | "One and the Same" (with Demi Lovato) | Disney Channel Playlist |
2009 | "Everything Is Not What It Seems" | Wizards of Waverly Place |
2009 | "Disappear" | Wizards of Waverly Place |
2009 | "Magical" | Wizards of Waverly Place |
2009 | "Magic" | Wizards of Waverly Place |
2010 | "Trust in Me" (From Disney's The Jungle Book) | Disneymania 7 |
2010 | "Shake It Up" | Shake It Up: Break It Down |
Music videos
Year | Title |
---|---|
2008 | Cruella de Vil |
2008 | Tell Me Something I Don't Know |
2008 | Fly to Your Heart |
2009 | One and the Same |
2009 | Magic |
2009 | Send It On |
2009 | Falling Down |
2009 | Naturally |
2010 | Round & Round |
2010 | A Year Without Rain |
2011 | Who Says |
2011 | Love You Like a Love Song |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Outcome |
---|---|---|---|---|
2008 | Alma Award[76] | Outstanding Female Performance in a Comedy Television Series | Wizards of Waverly Place | Nominated |
Imagen Awards[77] | Best Actress – Television | |||
2009 | NAACP Image Awards[78] | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program – Series or Special | ||
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards[79] | Favorite TV Actress | Won | ||
Young Artist Award[80] | 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! | |||
Teen Choice Awards[81] | "Choice Summer- Celebrity Dancer" | Another Cinderella Story | Won | |
"Choice Summer – TV Star-Female" | Princess Protection Program | |||
"Choice Other Stuff – Red Carpet Icon: Female" | Herself | |||
Imagen Awards[82] | Best Actress – Television | Wizards of Waverly Place | Nominated | |
Alma Award[83] | Special Achievement Comedy – Television – Actress | Won | ||
Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards[84] | Fave International TV Star | Nominated | ||
2010 | Gracie Award[85] | Outstanding Female Rising Star in a Comedy Series | Won | |
NAACP Image Awards[86] | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program – Series or Special | Nominated | ||
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards[87] | Favorite TV Actress | Won | ||
Young Artist Award[88] | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, or Special – Leading Young Actress | Princess Protection Program | Nominated | |
BET Awards[89] | YoungStars Award | Wizards of Waverly Place | ||
American Latino Awards[90] | Favorite American Latino Actor | |||
Teen Choice Awards[91] | Choice TV Actress: Comedy | Won | ||
Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon: Female | Herself | |||
Choice Summer: Movie Star- Female | Ramona and Beezus | Nominated | ||
Imagen Awards[92] | Best Actress – Television | Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie | ||
Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards[93] | Fave TV Star | Wizards of Waverly Place | Won | |
2011 | NAACP Image Awards[94] | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program – Series or Special | Nominated | |
Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards[95] | Favorite TV Actress | Won | ||
Favorite Female Singer | Herself | Nominated | ||
Teen Choice Awards[96] | Choice Female Hottie | Won | ||
Choice TV Actress: Comedy | Wizards of Waverly Place | |||
Choice Summer: Movie Star- Female | Monte Carlo | Nominated | ||
Choice Summer: Music Star- Female | Herself | |||
Imagen Awards[97] | Best Young Actress – Television | Wizards of Waverly Place | Won | |
Alma Award[98] | Favorite TV Actress – Leading Role in a Comedy | Pending | ||
Favorite Movie Actress – Comedy/Musical | Monte Carlo | |||
Favorite Female Music Artist | Herself |
References
- ^ a b "Celebrity Central – Selena Gomez: Snapshot". People Magazine. Retrieved January 30, 2009.
Birth Date July 22, 1992 Birth Place Grand Prairie, Texas
- ^ a b c d e "Riaa – Gold & Platinum". Riaa.com. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
- ^ "Billboard- :". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Selena Gomez Trick-Or-Treats For UNICEF". Looktothestars.org. October 9, 2008. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ a b Chuck Barney (February 7, 2008). Selena Gomez could be next Disney 'it' girl. Oakland Tribune. Retrieved August 1, 2008.
- ^ Lauren Waterman (May 2009). Selena Gomez: spell bound Teen Vogue. Retrieved May 11, 2009.
- ^ Marcus, Janie. "Selena Gomez News – Selena Gomez Chimes In on Chastity". Celebuzz. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "Selena Gomez and Jake T. Austin on being latin". Showbizcafe.com. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ Lee Hernández (March 22, 2008). Teen star Selena Gómez looks beyond Disney. NY Daily News. Retrieved August 1, 2008.
- ^ "Star Spotlight: Selena Gomez". Scholastic. September 26, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
- ^ a b "All About Selena Gomez". People.com. August 22, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2009.
- ^ Michelle Tan (2008-05). "Is Selena Gomez... the Next Miley Cyrus?". People.com. Retrieved November 5, 2009.
{{cite web}}
: Check date values in:|date=
(help) - ^ "Selena Gomez's Famous Name". E!Online.com. August 22, 2008. Retrieved November 5, 2009.
- ^ Selena Gomez Graduates High School – On Screen & Off | Access Hollywood – Celebrity News, Photos & Videos. Access Hollywood (May 12, 2010). Retrieved on November 17, 2010.
- ^ Selena Gomez. "Selena Gomez Biography". People.com. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ "Disney Star Selena Gomez and General Growth Properties Give Teens a Voice in the 2008 Presidential Campaign". SmartBrief.com. August 4, 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2008.
- ^ "Film". Selenagomez.com. March 20, 2011. Retrieved 2010.
{{cite web}}
: Check date values in:|accessdate=
(help) - ^ Marc Malkin (March 23, 2011). "Selena Gomez: No Feuding With Miley Cyrus". Eonline.com. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
- ^ "In Pictures: Eight Hot Kid Stars To Watch". Forbes.com. May 22, 2002. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ "The Princess Diary". People.com. July 22, 2009. Retrieved November 4, 2009.
- ^ "Princess Protection Program is TV's No. 1 Entertainment Telecast of 2009 in Kids 6–11 and Tweens 9–14". TV by the Numbers. May 1, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2009.
- ^ "Wizards of Waverly Place Movie". Disney Channel. Retrieved July 12, 2009.
- ^ Top 100 Most-Watched Telecasts On Basic Cable For 2009. Tvbythenumbers.com. Retrieved on February 4, 2011.
- ^ Vena, Jocelyn (February 6, 2009). "Selena Gomez To Star In 'Ramona and Beezus' Movie". MTV. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (February 5, 2009). "Young actresses cast for 'Beezus and Ramona'". Reuters. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
- ^ Lylah M. Alphonse (February 23, 2011). "The stars of "Ramona and Beezus" on family, fun, and facing down fear". Boston Globe. Retrieved July 16, 2010.
- ^ "Ramona and Beezus (2010)". Rottentomatoes.com/. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
- ^ Pamela McClintock (March 3, 2010). "Fox, New Regency head to 'Monte Carlo'". Variety. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
- ^ Rebecca Murray (April 22, 2011). "'Monte Carlo' First Photo". Movie.about.com. Retrieved 2010.
{{cite web}}
: Check date values in:|accessdate=
(help) - ^ cmania (April 22, 2011). "Selena Gomez Practices to Play Polo in Budapest for 'Monte Carlo' Role". Zimbio. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
- ^ Jayme Deerwester (April 22, 2011). "First look: Selena Gomez stretches out in 'Monte Carlo'". USA Today. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
- ^ MIKE FLEMING (February 8, 2011). "Universal Acquires '13 Reasons Why' As Selena Gomez Vehicle". Deadline. Retrieved February 8, 2011.
- ^ William Keck (April 22, 2011). "Keck's Exclusives: Modern Family Gets in Tune". TVGuide.com. Retrieved February 8, 2011.
- ^ ANDREA BAILLIE (May 20, 2011). "Gomez 'cries a lot' as 'Wizards' wraps up". Metronews.ca. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
- ^ Allison (May 24, 2011). "Selena Gomez to co-host and perform at the 2011 MMVAs!". MMVA.MuchMusic.com. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
- ^ Marc Malkin (July 22, 2008). Selena Gomez's Supersweet 16. E! Online. Retrieved July 7, 2009.
- ^ "Behind the Scenes!". People.com. July 22, 2009. Retrieved November 4, 2009.
- ^ "Forever the Sickest Kids at Absolute Punk". Absolute Punk. Retrieved October 27, 2009.
- ^ Cheung, Nadine (May 18, 2011). "Selena Gomez Talks About 'Who Says' and Her Upcoming Tour (Video)". Just So You Know. Aol, Inc. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
- ^ Keith Caulfield (July 14, 2011). "Beyonce Notches 4th Billboard 200 No. 1 with '4'". Billboard. Billboard.com. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ^ Keith Caulfield (July 14, 2011). "Beyonce's '4' Stays Atop Billboard 200, Lloyd Snags Top Debut". Billboard. Billboard.com. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
- ^ Grein, Paul. "Bad Teenage Dream". Yahoo Music. Copyright © 2011 Yahoo! Inc. All Rights Reserved. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
- ^ Dagostino, Mark (October 27, 2008). "Selena Gomez: 'I'll be 30 Before I Get My License!'". People.com. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ "Stars Hit The Catwalk For St. Judes". Looktothestars.org. October 14, 2008. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ "Selena Gomez Borden Milk Ad". Sugarslam.com. May 26, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ "Selena Gomez Cares For Dogs In Puerto Rico". popdirt.com. March 8, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ NBC Official Site (2009-06). "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon – Video Blogs – Tonight's Guest: Selena Gomez – Jimmy Fallon's Video Blog". LateNightWithJimmyFallon. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
{{cite web}}
: Check date values in:|date=
(help) - ^ Oh, Eunice (February 3, 2009). "FIRST LOOK: Selena Gomez's Cell-Free Safety Pitch – Good Deeds, Selena Gomez". People.com. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ "Celebrities Raise Hope For Congo". Looktothestars.org. July 10, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ a b "Teen Sensation Selena Gomez Appointed UNICEF Ambassador". Reuters. September 3, 2009. Retrieved October 22, 2009.
- ^ a b c "Selena Gomez: Trip to Africa was 'life-changing'". GoogleNews.com. Associated Press. October 2, 2009. Retrieved October 25, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "Selena Gomez: Trip to Africa Was 'Life-Changing'". Youtube. Associated Press. October 2, 2009. Retrieved October 25, 2009.
- ^ "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Spokesperson Selena Gomez :: Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF:: Youth Action :: U.S. Fund for UNICEF – UNICEF USA". Youth.UnicefUsa.org. 2009. Retrieved October 5, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Meet Selena Gomez at the Concert of Your Choice". CharityBuzz.com. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
- ^ UNICEF (October 8, 2009). "UNICEF Ambassador Selena Gomez named spokesperson for Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign". StamFordPlus.com. Retrieved October 26, 2009.
- ^ "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF celebrates 60 years of America's youth making a difference throughout the world". May 26, 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
- ^ "Friends For Change: Disney Groups". Disney.go.com. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
- ^ a b ""Send it on", an anthem by the world's biggest teen stars" (DOC) (Press release). Disney Channel. August 6, 2009. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- ^ "Send It On (feat. Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus & Selena Gomez) – Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. August 11, 2009. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- ^ a b c "Selena Gomez to Star in 'What Boys Want'". Parade. October 20, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
- ^ FOX 411 Editor (October 7, 2009). "Selena Gomez Helps Give Back To Her Community". FoxNews.com. Retrieved October 25, 2009.
{{cite web}}
:|author=
has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "BFFs Selena Gomez & Demi Lovato Show Off Their Furry Best Pals". PeoplePets.com. June 18, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ "Sears Arrive Lounge – The Hottest Guys & Girls Fashion with Selena Gomez". ArriveLounge. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
- ^ Bee-Syuan Chang (July 31, 2009). "Selena Gomez and Sears Team Up For Back To School Style". Stylist.com. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
- ^ Joyce Eng (October 30, 2008). "Wizards' Selena Gomez Conjures Own Production Company". TVGuide.com. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
- ^ a b Tatianna Siegel (October 29, 2008). "Selena Gomez forms production co". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
- ^ a b c Lauren Joskowitz (October 15, 2009). "Selena Gomez Introduces 'Dream Out Loud,' Her Own Line Of Eco-Friendly, Bohemian Clothes". MYV.com. Retrieved October 22, 2009.
- ^ a b c Ella Ngo (October 15, 2009). "Seelna Gomez Gets Her Own Fashion Line". E!Online.com. Retrieved October 22, 2009.
- ^ a b "Selena Gomez to Launch Clothing Line". TransWorldNews.com. October 15, 2009. Retrieved October 22, 2009.
- ^ a b c April MacIntyre (October 15, 2009). "Selena Gomez launches fashion line in fall 2010". MonsterandCritics.com. Retrieved October 22, 2009.
- ^ Julee Kaplan (October 15, 2009). "Disney Star Selena Gomez Launching Fashion Brand". WWD.com. Retrieved October 25, 2009.
- ^ "Adrenalina Inc. Signs Exclusive Global Fragrance Agreement with Selena Gomez". http://www.marketwatch.com/. July 18, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
{{cite web}}
: External link in
(help)|work=
- ^ "Selena Gomez, Joey King Are Beezus and Ramona". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ Monte Carlo (2011) – IMDb
- ^ Spocket Girl Creative. "Official Site for Brain Zapped | Written and Directed by Eliud George Garcia". Brainzapped.com. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "Alma Awards 2008". AlmaAward.com. 2008. Archived from the original on July 30, 2008. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
- ^ "Hbo'S Rodrigo Garcia, Ugly Betty'S Tony Plana And Writer Ligiah Villalobos Of La Misma Luna To Receive Top Honors". Imagen.org. Retrieved August 6, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "The 40th NAACP Image Awards". Naacpimageawards.net. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2009 Press Kit". Nickkcapress.com. March 30, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ^ "30th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. June 21, 2009. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
- ^ "Teen Choice Awards 2009: The Winners". teenchoiceawards.com/. Retrieved August 10, 2009.
- ^ "Nominees for 24th Annual Imagen Awards Announced". Imagen.org. 2009. Retrieved December 21, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "2009 ALMA Award Nominees & * Winners". Alma Award. Retrieved September 19, 2009.
- ^ David Knox (September 20, 2009). "2009 Kid's Choice Awards: Nominees: TV Tonight". TVTonight.au.com. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
- ^ "2010 Gracie Awards Winners". Gracie Allen Award. Retrieved February 25, 2010.
- ^ "The 41st NAACP Image Awards". Naacpimageawards.net. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "2010 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards". Nickkcapress.com. February 14, 2010. Retrieved February 14, 2010.
- ^ "31st Annual Young Artist Award". youngartistawards.org/. Retrieved February 22, 2010.
- ^ "YOUNGSTARS AWARD". Bet.com. June 27, 2010. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- ^ "Welcome to the 4th Annual American Latino TV Awards". americanlatino.tv. 2010. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
- ^ "2010 Teen Choice Awards Winners List". TeenChoiceAwards.com. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
- ^ "Winners of 25th Annual Imagen Awards Announced Honoring Latinos in Entertainment, includes Multiple Wins for the Brothers Bratt". imaged.org. August 16, 2010. Retrieved August 17, 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Australian Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2010 Winners". http://www.cambio.com/. October 10, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
{{cite web}}
: External link in
(help)|work=
- ^ "Television Nominees". Naacpimageawards.net. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
- ^ "The Winners". http://www.nick.com/. February 10, 2011. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
{{cite web}}
: External link in
(help)|work=
- ^ "2011 Teen Choice Award Nominees & Winners". http://www.chiff.com/. June 29, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
{{cite web}}
: External link in
(help)|work=
- ^ "Winners of 26th Annual Imagen Awards Announced Honoring Latinos in Entertainment". http://www.imagen.org/. August 14, 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
{{cite web}}
: External link in
(help)|work=
- ^ "Selena Gomez Ties Christina Aguilera for Most Alma Award Noms". http://www.okmagazine.com/. July 28, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
{{cite web}}
: External link in
(help)|work=
External links
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
- Official website
- Selena Gomez at IMDb
- Selena Gomez at Disney.com
- 1992 births
- Living people
- People from Grand Prairie, Texas
- Actors from Texas
- American bloggers
- American child actors
- 21st-century actors
- American child singers
- American dance musicians
- American female singers
- American film actors
- American television personalities
- American pop singers
- American rock singers
- Pop rock singers
- American Roman Catholics
- American television actors
- American voice actors
- Female American rock drummers
- Child pop musicians
- Child electronic musicians
- American people of Italian descent
- American musicians of Mexican descent
- Musicians from Texas
- UNICEF people