Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American singer and actress. Gomez first made her debut appearing as Gianna in Barney & Friends, lasting from 2002 to 2004. Following this, Gomez had cameo roles in films such as Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial によって 火災, 火 (2005). In 2006, Gomez appeared as a guest 星, つ星 on an episode of the ディズニー Channel series The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, as well as Hannah Montana. Following this, Gomez starred in the ディズニー Channel テレビ series Wizards of Waverly Place. The series was a critical and commercial success, earning Gomez numerous awards and nominations. Gomez later appeared in numerous ディズニー Channel series and films including Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream (2008) and ディズニー Channel Games (2008). In 2009, Gomez appeared in the films Princess Protection Program and Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie before releasing her first studio album as Selena Gomez & the Scene, titled キッス & Tell. The album was a commercial success, peaking inside the 上, ページのトップへ 10 of the Billboard 200.
Following this, Gomez appeared in the film Ramona and Beezus, one of her first roles outside of Disney. Gomez & the Scene released their 秒 studio album, A 年 Without Rain, later that year. The album entered the 上, ページのトップへ 5 of the Billboard 200, and spawned two 上, ページのトップへ 40 hits. In 2011, Gomez gained much publicity when it was confirmed that she was in a relationship with teenage pop 星, つ星 Justin Bieber. The couple was dubbed "Jelena" によって the media, and were noted as being a teen power couple. Gomez began appearing in もっと見る films such as Monte Carlo (2011) and The Muppets (2011). Gomez, along with her band, later released their third studio album When the Sun Goes Down in 2011. The album spawned the hit single "Love あなた Like a 愛 Song", which was certified 4x Platinum によって the RIAA. Following the release of the album, Gomez confirmed she would be taking a musical hiatus to focus on her 芝居 career. She then went on to appear in the films Hotel Transylvania (2012) and Spring Breakers (2013), the latter of which saw Gomez portraying a もっと見る adult role.
Despite her early コメント of a musical hiatus, Gomez confirmed in October 2012 that she was working on her solo debut album. The lead single, "Come & Get It", was released in April 2013. It became her first 上, ページのトップへ 10 hit on the Hot 100 chart, and was certified ゴールド によって the RIAA. The album's 秒 single, "Slow Down", was released in June. Gomez has since announced plans of a 秒 musical hiatus following the release of Stars Dance in July. Outside of her work in the entertainment industry, Gomez is involved in philanthropic activities through charity work and various social and environmental causes.
Following this, Gomez appeared in the film Ramona and Beezus, one of her first roles outside of Disney. Gomez & the Scene released their 秒 studio album, A 年 Without Rain, later that year. The album entered the 上, ページのトップへ 5 of the Billboard 200, and spawned two 上, ページのトップへ 40 hits. In 2011, Gomez gained much publicity when it was confirmed that she was in a relationship with teenage pop 星, つ星 Justin Bieber. The couple was dubbed "Jelena" によって the media, and were noted as being a teen power couple. Gomez began appearing in もっと見る films such as Monte Carlo (2011) and The Muppets (2011). Gomez, along with her band, later released their third studio album When the Sun Goes Down in 2011. The album spawned the hit single "Love あなた Like a 愛 Song", which was certified 4x Platinum によって the RIAA. Following the release of the album, Gomez confirmed she would be taking a musical hiatus to focus on her 芝居 career. She then went on to appear in the films Hotel Transylvania (2012) and Spring Breakers (2013), the latter of which saw Gomez portraying a もっと見る adult role.
Despite her early コメント of a musical hiatus, Gomez confirmed in October 2012 that she was working on her solo debut album. The lead single, "Come & Get It", was released in April 2013. It became her first 上, ページのトップへ 10 hit on the Hot 100 chart, and was certified ゴールド によって the RIAA. The album's 秒 single, "Slow Down", was released in June. Gomez has since announced plans of a 秒 musical hiatus following the release of Stars Dance in July. Outside of her work in the entertainment industry, Gomez is involved in philanthropic activities through charity work and various social and environmental causes.