Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, to her parents Mandy Dawn Teefey and Ricardo Joel Gomez.  She is best known for being on the television show "Wizards of Waverly Place" on the Disney Channel. 

She started her acting career at age seven when she played Gianna on "Barney and Friends."  She has been in many other movies, such as "Horton Hears a Who," "Ramona and Beezus," and "Monte Carlo." 

Her singing career took off in 2008 when she recorded a cover of the song "Cruella De Ville" that was put on "Disney Mania 6."  Since then, she has had many hit songs, such as “Year Without Rain,” “Who Says,” and “Love You like a Love Song.”

Even in her young age, she has become a very successful pop icon and actress.

By Colin Brandon