The name Selena Gomez is very familiar in every household of America. From making a small start on television for children to topping the music charts, this talented artist had come a long way. Her story is all about success achieved after climbing many stairs of adversities.
Selena Marie Gomez is a renowned actress and singer who made her first appearance as Gianna in the children's television series Barney & Friends. She started her stint with small shows and received popularity from Disney. She did a number of cameo roles in films like Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire etc.
She appeared in three episodes of Disney series, Hannah Montana. Thereafter Gomez starred in the Disney Channel series 'Wizards of Waverly Place' in which her role was much appreciated and earned her numerous awards and nominations.
In the year 2008, Gomez sang and released her first album. The album was named as Selena Gomez and the Scene and was titled Kiss and Tell. The album saw a huge success and ranked among the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. In the same year Gomez appeared in the film Ramona and Beezus and released her second album A Year without Rain.
In the year 2011, she released her third album with her band. Selena’s album 'When the sun goes down' became an amazing hit and received much appreciation from her fan base. Later that year, Gomez took a hiatus from her Singing career to focus and hone her acting skills.
She acted in couple of films in the following years and in the year 2013, Gomez released her solo debut album. The album which was named 'Come And Get It' went on to become first Top 10 hit of the Billboard 100 chart. Gomez earnings estimated to 3 million for every chart topper she recorded and released.
Gomez is also actively involved in NGO and philanthropic activities. She does a lot of charity work and involves in social causes. She has also actively engaged herself in production business and owns a production house ' July Moon Productions’.
At the age of 17, she is known as the youngest UNICEF ambassador. The cause released several videos in relation to the campaign and Gomez was featured in those videos promoting the same.
