Selena Marie Gomez is an American singer, actress, and producer. Born and raised in Texas, Gomez began her career by appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends. In her teens, she rose to prominence for her role as Alex Russo in the Emmy Awardwinning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place.Alongside her television career, Gomez has starred in the films Another Cinderella Story, Princess Protection Program, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, Ramona and Beezus, Monte Carlo, Spring Breakers, Getaway, The Fundamentals of Caring, The Dead Don't Die, and A Rainy Day in New York. She also voices the character of Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise, and executive produced the Netflix television series 13 Reasons Why and Living Undocumented.Gomez released three albums with her former band, Selena Gomez & the Scene: Kiss & Tell, A Year Without Rain, and When the Sun Goes Down, all of which peaked within the top ten on the US Billboard 200 and attained gold certifications. Additionally, Gomez has released three albums as a solo artist: Stars Dance, Revival, and Rare, all of which debuted atop the Billboard 200.