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Selena Gomez Biography

Birth Name:Selena Marie Gomez

Birth Place:Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actress, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

Supports the RAISE Hope for Congo charity to prevent violence against Congolese women
Was named a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF in 2009
Born to former stage actress Amanda Cornett and Ricardo Gomez
Started acting at a young age when she landed a role on "Barney & Friends" in 2001
Quote: "I found strength in what hurt me․ And in my family - that's my strength as well․ I'm truly grateful to be hurt as many times as I have, because I'm happy!"
Founded the production company "July Moon Productions" in 2013
Is known for playing characters with "attitude․"
Became friends with actress Demi Lovato after the two were both cast in "Barney & Friends․"
Has appeared in numerous commercials, including the likes of Sears, State Farm Insurance and Borden Milk
Launched her clothing line "Dream Out Loud" exclusively at K-Mart in 2010
Was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez
Formed the band "Selena Gomez and the Scene" in 2008
Auditioned three times for her role in "Wizards of Waverly Place" before getting the part
Prepared for her performance at the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show by eating a McDonald's meal backstage

Awards

2008ALMA Award-Outstanding Female Performance in a Comedy Television Series: nominated
2008Imagen Award-Best Actress- Television: nominated
2008Young Artist Award-Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series: nominated
2009ALMA Award-Actress in Television - Comedy: winner
2009Bravo Otto Germany-TV-Star: nominated
2009Image Award-Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - Series or Special: nominated
2009Imagen Award-Best Actress/Television: nominated
2009Blimp Award-Favorite Television Star: nominated
2009Blimp Award-Favorite Television Actress: winner
2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer TV Star: Female: winner
2009Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actress: winner
2009Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role - Young Actress: nominated
2009Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress: nominated
2010Bravo Otto Germany-Best Female TV Star (TV-Star w): winner
2010Gracie-Outstanding Female Lead - Comedy Series (Children/Adolescent): winner
2010Image Award-Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special): nominated
2010Imagen Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated
2010Blimp Award-Favorite Television Star: winner
2010Blimp Award-Favorite Television Actress: winner
2010Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award-Favorite International Female Character: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer Movie Star: Female: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: winner
2010WIN Award-Actress Feature Film: nominated
2010Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading or Supporting Young Actress: nominated
2011ALMA Award-Favorite TV Actress - Leading Role In A Comedy: nominated
2011ALMA Award-Favorite Movie Actress - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2011Bravo Otto Germany-Best Actress (Schauspielerin): nominated
2011Bravo Otto Germany-Best Female TV Star (TV-Star w): winner
2011Image Award-Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special: nominated
2011Imagen Award-Best Young Actress - Television: winner
2011Blimp Award-Favorite Television Star: winner
2011Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actress: winner
2011Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award-Favourite Female TV Star: winner
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer Movie Star: Female: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: winner
2012Bravo Otto Germany-Best Female TV Star (TV-Star w): winner
2012Imagen Award-Best Young Actress - Television: nominated
2012Blimp Award-Favorite Television Actress: winner
2013EDA Special Mention Award-Actress Most in Need of a New Agent: nominated
2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2013Bravo Otto Germany-Sexy Babe: winner
2013Imagen Award-Best Actress/Television: nominated
2013Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actress: winner
2014Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2016Blimp Award-Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: nominated
2016People's Choice Award-Favorite Animated Movie Voice: winner
2019IDA Award-Best Episodic Series: nominated
2019Blimp Award-Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie: winner
2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer Movie Actress: nominated
2021MTV Movie + TV Award-Best New Unscripted Series: winner
2021People's Choice Award-The Comedy TV Star of 2021: winner
2021Viewer Choice Award-Best Home Chef in a Series: winner
2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Animated Program: nominated
2022Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Real TV Award-Female Star of the Year: winner
2022Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy: winner
2022Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA)-Best Original Song - Documentary: nominated
2022Imagen Award-Best Actress - Television (Comedy): nominated
2022MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Team: nominated
2022MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Lifestyle Show: winner
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022People's Choice Award-The Female TV Star of 2022: nominated
2022People's Choice Award-The Comedy TV Star of 2022: winner
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2022Realscreen Award-Lifestyle - Studio-Based Food Program: winner
2022Realscreen Award-Reality - Structured Reality: nominated
2022Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2022Series Em Cena Award-Best Comedy Star: winner
2022Taste Award-Best Home Chef in a Series: winner
2022VHS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023American Reality TV Award Statuette-Reality Royalty Award: winner
2023Real TV Award-Best Show Host: nominated
2023Real TV Award-Star of the Year: nominated
2023Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Culinary Series: nominated
2023Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2023Blimp Award-Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie (Female): winner
2023MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Music Documentary: winner
2023MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2023MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Performance in a Show: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2023Realscreen Award-Lifestyle - Studio-Based Food Program: winner
2023Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: winner
2023Series Em Cena Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (International): winner
2023Honoree Award-Hall of Fame: winner
2023iHeartRadio Music Award-Favorite Documentary (Socially Voted Category): winner
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Astra Award-Best Original Song: winner
2024Astra Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Steaming Comedy Series: nominated
2024Best Actress-: winner
2024Capri Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
2024Real TV Award-Female Star of the Year: nominated
2024Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Culinary Series: nominated
2024Woman of the Year-The Risk Takers: winner
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress: nominated
2024Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2024HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Feature Film: nominated
2024IndieWire Honors-Spotlight Award: winner
2024Mill Valley Film Festival Award-Outstanding Ensemble Performance: winner
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2024People's Choice Award-The Comedy TV Star of the Year: nominated
2024People's Choice Award-The Female TV Star of the Year: winner
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2024Realscreen Award-Lifestyle - Studio-Based Food Program: nominated
2024Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2024Series Em Cena Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (International): nominated
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2025Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2025Critics Choice Award-Best Song: nominated
2025Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture: nominated
2025Imagen Award-Best Actress - Comedy: nominated
2025LEJA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Chairman's Vanguard Award-: winner
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2025Virtuoso Award-: winner
2025Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2026Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated