Selena Marie Gomez (/səˈliːnə ˈɡoʊmɛz/ sə-LEE-nə GOH-mez; born July 22, 1992) is an American singer and actress. Born and raised in Texas, Gomez began her singing and acting career very young, as a child, on the children's television Nickelodeon series Barney & Friends (2002–2004), where this girl sings along with Barney. In her teenage years, this kid rose to prominence for her role as Alex Russo in Disney Channel TV series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). Other Famous: Mars
She was born when her mother was 16 years old. The family had financial troubles throughout Gomez's childhood, her mother struggling to provide for the pair. At one point, Gomez recalls that they had to search for quarters just to get gas for their car. Her mother later recalled that the two would frequently walk to their local dollar store to purchase spaghetti. Best friend of Demi Lovato🎼
Gomez stated, "I was frustrated that my parents weren't together, and never saw the light at the end of the tunnel where my mom was working hard to provide a better life for me." She later added "[My mom] was really strong. Having me at 16 had to have been a big responsibility. She gave up everything for me, had 3 jobs, supported me, sacrificed her life for me." «Wikipedia»®
