Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992 in Grand Prairie, TX) is an American singer, actress and film producer. Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series Barney & Friends (2002β2004). As a teenager, she rose to prominence for starring as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007β2012). Alongside her television career, Gomez appeared in the films Another Cinderella Story (2008), Princess Protection Program (2009) Read more on Last.fm