Hollywood’s Most Successful Hispanic and Latina Actresses

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez is an American actress, singer, and philanthropist who is well known for her music and starring in many Disney universe TV shows during her childhood. Selena was born on July 22, 1992, in Texas to Amanda Cornett and Ricardo Gomez.

Gomez began her long career in 2001 when she landed a role in the popular children’s show Barney & Friends. She made other minor appearances in several movies and Disney shows until 2007 when she finally landed her first starring role as Alex Russo in Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place. The popular series ran until 2012.

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Along with her acting, Selena also worked on her burgeoning music career. She recorded soundtracks for films like DisneyMania 6, Another Cinderella Story, and Tinker Bell. She released her debut album, Kiss and Told, in 2009.

Gomez has played roles in many Hollywood films such as Hotel Transylvania, Spring Breakers, Getaway, Behaving Badly, and others. Selena is now a big-time musician, actress, and philanthropist. Being a Lupus Survivor, Gomez works with various charity organizations including as a UNICEF Ambassador.

Selena Gomez gained poplurity among the Hollywood scene thanks to:

• Spring Breakers
• Monte Carlo
• Hotel Transylvania