Selena Gomez is an American singer, actress, and producer who first rose to fame as a child star on the Disney Channel. She was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, the daughter of Mandy Teefey and Ricardo Gomez.Gomez began her career in entertainment at a young age, appearing in various children's shows and commercials before landing her breakout role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel series 'Wizards of Waverly Place.' The show ran for four seasons from 2007 to 2012, and helped establish Gomez as a popular young actress.After the success of 'Wizards of Waverly Place,' Gomez transitioned into a music career, releasing her debut album 'Kiss & Tell' in 2009. She has since released several more albums, including 'When the Sun Goes Down' (2011), 'Stars Dance' (2013), 'Revival' (2015) and 'Rare' (2020) which received positive reviews from critics and fans. The album Rare was a commercial success and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.In addition to her music career, Gomez has also appeared in a number of films, including 'Ramona and Beezus' (2010), 'Spring Breakers' (2012), 'The Fundamentals of Caring' (2016) and 'A Rainy Day in New York' (2019).Gomez is also known for her philanthropic work. She is a UNICEF ambassador, and has been involved in various charitable initiatives and organizations, including the Selena Gomez Fund for Lupus Research and the Selena Gomez Fund for Mental Health. In addition, she has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and has been open about her own struggles with anxiety and depression.In recent years, Gomez has also become a successful businesswoman, launching her own production company, July Moon Productions, and collaborating with several fashion and beauty brands on product lines and campaigns.Gomez has a large and dedicated fan base and has garnered several awards throughout her career, including an ALMA Award, an American Music Award, and several Teen Choice Awards.Despite her success, Gomez has also faced personal struggles and controversies, including her public battle with lupus and her struggles with mental health. In 2018, she took a break from the spotlight to focus on her well-being and returned to the music scene in 2020 with the release of her album 'Rare' which received positive reviews from critics and fans.In conclusion, Selena Gomez is an American singer, actress, and producer who first rose to fame as a child star on the Disney Channel. She began her career in entertainment at a young age, appearing in various children's shows and commercials before landing her breakout role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel series 'Wizards of Waverly Place.' She transitioned into a music career, releasing her debut album 'Kiss & Tell' in 2009, and several more albums. In addition to her music career, Gomez has also appeared in a number of films, and is also known for her philanthropic work, and being a vocal advocate for mental health awareness. She is also a successful businesswoman, launching her own production company, July Moon Productions and collaborating with several fashion and beauty brands. Despite her success, Gomez has also faced personal struggles and controversies, but she continues to be a role model for her fans.