Selena Marie Gomez is an American singer, actress, and producer. Born and raised in Texas, Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series Barney & Friends. In her teenage years, she rose to prominence for her lead role as Alex Russo in the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place. Alongside her television career, Gomez appeared in the films Another Cinderella Story, Princess Protection Program, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, Ramona and Beezus, Monte Carlo, Spring Breakers, Getaway, The Fundamentals of Caring, The Dead Don't Die, and A Rainy Day in New York. She voiced the character Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise. Gomez executive produced the Netflix television series 13 Reasons Why and Living Undocumented through her production company, July Moonhead Productions. She also executive produces and stars in the HBO Max cooking series Selena + Chef and the Hulu mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building.

Her breakout performance as Alex Russo on Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place catapulted her to stardom. Selena Gomez & the Scene is her band, which she started in 2008. After three successful albums with the band, she went on to pursue a solo career. Her first two solo albums, Stars Dance (2013) and Revival (2015), both charted at number one in the United States.

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