Selena Gomez

Selena is of Mexican and Italian descent and was named after Selena Q.  

Selena Gomez

was born July 22, 1992 in Texas and is a well-known actress, singer, and entrepreneur and is best known for her lead  in the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place. She is also known  for being the Bieb's girl. I have taken note of her work (like all other stars). Her philanthropy and her overall success level is incredible. She does it all. She has become one of my favorite Teen-Sensations (as silly as it sounds). I am a big fan of hers. Not her music or kids TV shows or movies but what she does as a person. She uses her voice to do good and to help others. She is a good role model for kids and teens, something that is uncommon these days.

      Her Rise to Fame:
In 2008, Gomez appeared in Another Cinderella Story, the direct-to-DVD sequel to the 2004 Hilary Duff film, opposite Drew Seeley. She also was in Horton Hears a Who! which released in March of that year. In April, Lacey Rose, of Forbes ranked Gomez as being fifth on their "Eight Hot Kid Stars To Watch" list; and Rose described Gomez as having been "a multi-talented teen". Gomez was cast in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place in 2007.

In June, 2009, Gomez did a guest appearance in Disney Channel television show, Sonny with a Chance. That same month Gomez appeared alongside Lovato in the made-for-television Disney Channel movie, Princess Protection Program. One month later, Gomez appeared in  Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana. On August 28, two month after appearing in Princess Protection Program, Gomez appeared in Wizards of Waverly Place. In February 2009, Gomez signed to a role in Ramona and Beezus.

Focus on film: 2010-Present

In February 2011, Deadline.com reported that Universal Pictures and Strike Entertainment had acquired the novel Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher with Gomez attached to the lead. I read this book.. It's so good. I actually can't wait to see the film. That same month TV Guide reported that Gomez would make a cameo in the upcoming Muppets film. Gomez just recently co-hosted the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards. Gomez's first theatrical film Ramona & Beezus premiered on July 23, 2010 and met with generally positive reviews. In March, 2010, Variety reported that Gomez was set to star as one of the three lead roles in Monte Carlo, alongside Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy.  She took lessons to learn how to speak in a British accent. LOL! The same year Gomez confirmed that the fourth season of her hit Disney Channel show, Wizards of Waverly Place, would be its last.

In 2008, Gomez recorded a cover of "Cruella de Vil. Gomez recorded three songs for the Another Cinderella Storysoundtrack, which Gomez appears in. Gomez also recorded "Fly to Your Heart" for the 2008 animated film Tinker Bell. In July 2008, before Gomez' sixteenth birthday, she signed a recording deal with Hollywood Records, a music label owned by Disney. In 2009, Gomez recorded "One and the Same" for Princess Protection Program as a duet with her co-star Lovato. Gomez recorded four songs, one of which was a cover, for the Wizards of Waverly Place soundtrack, only one single (Magic) from the album was released. In May, of the same year, Gomez was featured, with Forever the Sickest Kids, on a duet version of the non-album song "Whoa Oh!". Surprise!

Philanthropy

Gomez performing Love You Like A Love Song on Good Morning America in June 2011

Gomez was involved in the UR Votes Count campaign which encouraged teenagers to learn more about 2008 presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain. In October 2008, Gomez participated in St. Jude's Children's Hospital "Runway For Life" benefit. Gomez is a spokesperson for Borden Milk; she is featured in the campaign's print and television ads. She is the ambassador of DoSomething.org after being involved with the charity Island Dog, which help dogs in Puerto Rico.She got involved while filming Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie in Puerto Rico. Gomez is a spokesperson for State Farm Insurance, and is featured in their TV commercials; which air on the Disney Channel, to raise awareness of being a safe driver.Gomez is also involved with the charity RAISE Hope For Congo, the charity helps raise awareness about the violence against Congolese women, in the Congo.

In October 2008, Gomez was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign, which encouraged children to raise money on Halloween to help children around the world. She said that she was "extremely excited" to "encourage other kids to make a difference in the world."

In August 2009, a 17-year-old Gomez became the youngest UNICEF ambassador ever.  In her first official field mission, Gomez traveled to Ghana on September 4, 2009 for a week to witness first-hand the stark conditions of vulnerable children that lack vital necessities including clean water, nourishment, education and healthcare. Gomez explained during an interview with Associated Press that she wanted to use her star power to bring awareness to Ghana: 

“That’s why I feel very honored to have a voice that kids listen to and take into consideration... I had people on my tour asking me where IS Ghana, and they Googled it  and because I went there, they now know where Ghana is. So it’s pretty incredible.”

(This is why I have tremendous respect for her.) However, every celebrity should be like this.

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift backstage at the 2011 People's Choice Awards.

She has joined other organizations which promote "environmentally-friendly behavior", and appears in its public service announcements to raise awareness for causes on  Disney Channel. (How powerful and direct.) She has helped many organizations and has raised millions of dollars so far in her career. It is so good that she her philanthropic work is shown on Disney Channel because kids will listen to her. Selena Gomez is also the owner of five rescue dogs and describes herself as a "huge animal-lover". 

Part of the reasons why I like her is because she is down to earth. She uses her "voice" to make a change in 

the world and to help others. That's exactly what this world needs.

Entrepreneurship and sponsorships

In October 2008, Gomez launched her own production company, July Moon Productions, and partnered with XYZ Films to create star vehicles for Gomez. Gomez was part of Sears back-to-school fashion ad campaign. As part of the campaign Gomez was featured in the television commercials. In August 2009, Gomez also hosted the "Sears Arrive Air Band Casting Call" – to select five people for the first-ever "Sears Air Band", which performed at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

In October 2009, Gomez announced her plan to launch her own fashion line, called "Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez". The clothing line launched in the fall of 2010. The collection consists of and features bohemian dresses, floral tops, jeans, skirts, jackets, scarves and hats, all made from recycled or eco-friendly materials. 

Gomez said that the line will reflect her own personal style and described the clothing as being "pretty, feminine, and bohemian," and: "With my line, I really want to give the customer options on how they can put their own looks together. I want the pieces that can be easy to dress up or down, and the fabrics being eco-friendly and organic is super important. Also, the tags will all have some of my inspirational quotes on them. I'm just looking to send a good message."

Justin and Selena kissing.... awkward.

 Selena seems like a very nice girl. She has the potential to be a great and successful child, teen and adult star. Whether she has a career of singing or TV or movies or just being the Bieb's girlfriend, she will be a hit. I think she will be the best teen TV star and teen personality of the 2000's, better than Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff, the Olsen Twins and Aly & A.J.