Selena Gomez is a multifaceted talent who has made her mark in the entertainment industry as a singer, actress, and producer. Born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, Selena began her career at a young age as a child actress on the popular children’s television series “Barney & Friends.” She rose to fame playing the lead role in the Disney Channel series “Wizards of Waverly Place,” which catapulted her to stardom.