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Birth
Born on July 22, 1992 in Texas. -
Starting
Began her career in show business in 2001 when she performed on the popular children's program Barney & Friends as Gianna. Dropped from the series after two years, Gomez auditioned for other shows without much success. -
Minor roles
In 2006, Gomez guest starred as Gwen in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody on the Disney Channel. Earning more work from Disney, Gomez was tapped to play the evil Mikayla for the Hannah Montana series. -
First Big Hit Serie
In 2007 she landed her first starring role when the channel cast her as Alex Russo in the show Wizards of Waverly Place. The hit series ran until 2012. -
First Movie, Album and others
In 2008, Gomez made her first animated movie, Horton Hears a Who!, and starred in the ABC Family movie Another Cinderella Story with fellow Disney Channel actor Andrew Seeley. Gomez also signed a record contract with Hollywood Records and began working on her debut album, Kiss and Tell. -
Others Disney Movies and First Award
Selena filmed two projects for the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise as well. The first was Princess Protection Program also starring Demi Lovato. Later she starred in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. Her debut album, Kiss and Tell, was released in September. Won an ALMA Award for Wizards of Beverly Place. -
Second Album
Released her album "Stars Dance" -
Fourth Album
Released her album "For you".
In January, it was reported that Gomez had been battling lupus — an autoimmune disease that can cause facial swelling, fatigue, headaches and joint pain — for more than two years. -
Fifth Album and Others
Gomez returned to the charts with the single "Good for You" in the summer of 2015, and in October of that year released her fifth album, Revival, and joined the cast of Season 9 of The Voice as a mentor for Gwen Stefani's team. -
First Billboard
On November 30, Gomez was named woman of the year at the annual Billboard Women in Music event
