I was born to Mandy Cornett and Ricardo Gomez on July 22, 1992 in New York City, New York. At a young age I moved from New York to a small town called Grand Prairie. Giving birth to Selena at 16, her mom Mandy recalls living "paycheck-to-paycheck". I started out on "Barney & Friends" as Gianna in 2001 where I really discovered my talent. Unfortunately they dropped me from the series after just two years. In 2003 I had a very small role in the movie "Spy Kids 3: Game Over" and a bigger part in 2005 when I played Julie in "Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial By Fire" and in 2006 as Emily Grace Garcia in "Brain Zapped" when I recorded a song for the movie and when I guest starred as Gwen in "The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody" and as Hannah's rival the evil Mikayla in "Hannah Montana". My amazing talent landed her roles in two Disney series, both spin-offs. Unfortunately neither show was picked up until 2007 when I got the role of Alex Russo in the magical series "Wizards Of Waverly Place" which I audtioned for 3 times. In March 2008 I made my first animated movie "Horton Hears A Who!" and two other movie releases in September 2008.

Best known for playing "Gianna" in Barney.
Is from Grand Prairie, Texas.
Before landing the role of Alex Russo in "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007), I wasn't a fan of neither magic or the Harry Potter franchise.
Myfavorite subject is Science.
Favorite sport is Basketball.
My role model and favorite actress is Rachel McAdams.
While filming that animated movie 'Horton Hears A Who!' I played Steve Carrell's daughter but I never got to meet him.
I became interested in acting after watching my mom, Mandy Cornett.
My favorite band is Paramore.
Loves to sing 'Rockstar' by Hannah Montana and anything by Paramore.
I adopted her dog named Chip from an animal shelter.
I enjoys cheerleading, surfing and skateboarding.
Discovered by Disney in a nation-wide casting call.
Sings the theme tune to my Disney Channel show 'Wizards of Waverly Place'.
My best friend is Demi Lovato.
Is an only child.
My favorite shoes are Converse.
Has four dogs - Chip, Willy, Fina and Wallace.
Is learning how to play guitar, drums and piano because I want to be in my own band.
My mom Mandy re-married in 2006 to Brian Teefey.
Wears a purity ring that says "True Love Waits".
I am of Mexican and Italian heritage.
My mom gave birth to me at the age of 16.
My parents divorced when she was 5 years old.
I am named after Tejano Singer "Selena Quintanilla Perez".
I took part in Disney Channel's Earth Day celebration.
My first appearance on Radio Disney was on October 26, 2007.
Although I straightened it, I was born with naturally curly black hair.
I went to Danny Jones Middle School located in Texas.
My name 'Selena' means Moon in Greek.
I am a huge fan of Johnny Depp.
Me and best friend Demi Lovato have matching guitar pick necklaces.
My celebrity crush is Shia LaBeouf.
Both my family and Fernanda Romero are from the same town in Mexico.

Facts about Me

I was born in New York, but lived most of my life in Texas.

I now live in L.A.

I am close with my mom and step-dad.

I am in 10th grade and has school on set.

I have a big crush on Shia LaBeouf

I have 4 dogs

I met Demi Lovato in line to try out for Barney.

I played Gianna on Barney.

I was on TSL in 2006

My favorite color is blue and green.

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