Selena Gomez was born in 1992 in Grand Prairie, Texas. She began her career as a child actress on Barney and Friends and other TV shows. Her breakthrough role was on the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place. She also pursued a singing career, recording songs for Disney projects. As an adult, she formed her own band and released two albums while also continuing her acting career. Selena is involved in philanthropic work, serving as an ambassador for several charities focused on helping children, including the Ryan Seacrest Foundation and UNICEF. She has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and visited hospitals and countries around the world to support those in need.