Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress, singer and fashion designer.Born and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, she was first featured on the children’s series Barney & Friends in the early 2000s. In 2007, Gomez came to prominence after being cast in the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place. She portrayed the starring character Alex Russo until its conclusion in 2012. She formed her band Selena Gomez & the Scene after signing a recording contract with Hollywood Records in 2008; they released the studio albums Kiss & Tell, A Year Without Rain, and When the Sun Goes Down before beginning a hiatus in 2012. Gomez entered the film industry with star billings in feature films including Ramona and Beezus, Monte Carlo, and Hotel Transylvania. She embraced an increasingly mature public image with her star billing in the controversial film Spring Breakers and her debut solo studio album Stars Dance. The latter project debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and spawned the Billboard Hot 100 top-ten single “Come & Get It“. Gomez was released from her recording contract with Hollywood Records following the completion of her greatest hits album For You. She subsequently signed with Interscope Records to continue work on her second studio album, Revival. Its release was preceded by the top-five single “Good for You“. Beyond entertainment, Gomez has ventured into other endeavors. She has worked with numerous organizations for charitable causes, and has most notably worked with UNICEF for several years. She formed her own production company, July Moon Productions, in 2008. In Fall of 2010, Gomez launched her clothing line “Dream Out Loud” through Kmart; the brand features all material that was made from eco-friendly or recycled material. In 2011, she released a self-titled perfume.
Bio:
Selena Gomez at MTV Music Awards
Name: Selena Marie Gomez
Nickname: Sel, Selly, Selenita
Date of Birth: July 22, 1992
Place of Birth: Grand Prairie, TX
Place of Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Education: Homeschooled
Body Stats:
Height: 5’5″ / 165 cm
Weight: 130 lbs / 59 kg
Shoe size: 7 / 37.5 (EU)
Dress size: 8 (US)
Bra size: 34B
Measurements: 36-28-35 in / 91.5-71-89 cm
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Social Networks:
Twitter: @selenagomez
Facebook: Selena Gomez
Instagram: @selenagomez
Fun Facts:
Selena Gomez at Met Gala 2015
Relationships:
- Nick Jonas (2008 – 2010)
- Justin Bieber (2010 – 2014)
- Tommaso Chiabra (2014)
Children: –
Awards and Honors:
- 2012 – O Music Awards
- Kids’ Choice Awards(Several times)
- Radio Disney Music Awards(Several times)
- Shorty Awards(Several times)
- Teen Choice Awards(Several times)
- Young Artist Awards(Several times)
- Young Hollywood Awards(Several times)
- NAACP Image Awards(Several times)
- Maxim’s Hot 100
Hobbies and Interests: Surfing, Basketball, Dancing
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Pickles, Pizza with jalapeño and mushrooms, Mango
Favorite Music: Britney Spears, Paramore
Favorite Perfume: Frilly Lily
Favorite Movie: Titanic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Awa
Favorite Book: Thirteen Reasons Why
Favorite Sports: Basketball
Interesting Facts:
- She has 5 pet dogs, namely, Chip, Willy, Fina, Wallace, and Baylor. These dogs were mostly stray dogs, adopted by Selena Gomez.
- She was born when her mother was 16.
- She launched her own line of perfume called “Selena Gomez” in July, 2012 and it is exclusive to Macy’s
- She would have been a chef, if she were not an actress and singer.
- She had received a Mickey Mouse charm necklace from Disney Channel.
- She was discovered by Disney in a nationwide casting call.
- She turned down a role in High School Musical.
- She has admitted that she likes acting more than singing.
- She is named after the famous Tejano singer Selena.
- She is a huge fan of Johnny Depp.
- Selena’s favorite movie genre is horror.
