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Selena Gomez

Birth Name:
Selena Marie Gomez
Birth Place:
Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Profession
Soundtrack, Actress, Producer, Music department, Director
Selena Gomez

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 Voice-Over Role - Young Actress:Nominated
  • 2009Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actress:Winner
  • 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 TV Actress: Comedy:Winner
  • 2010Teen Choice Award - Choice Summer Movie Star: Female:Nominated
  • 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 Movie Actress - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
  • 2011ALMA Award - Favorite TV Actress - Leading Role In A Comedy:Nominated
  • 2011Bravo Otto Germany - Best Female TV Star (TV-Star w):Winner
  • 2011Bravo Otto Germany - Best Actress (Schauspielerin):Nominated
  • 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 Comedy TV Star of 2022:Winner
  • 2022People's Choice Award - The Female TV Star of 2022:Nominated
  • 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 - Star of the Year:Nominated
  • 2023Real TV Award - Best Show Host: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 ActressWinner
  • 2024Capri Ensemble Cast AwardWinner
  • 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 Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a 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 an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 2025Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 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 AwardWinner
  • 2025Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2025Virtuoso AwardWinner
  • 2025Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 2026Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2026Astra TV Award - Best Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2026Golden Globe - Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:Nominated
  • 2026Gracie - Family Series:Winner
  • 2026Imagen Award - Best Actor - Comedy:Nominated
  • 2026Danny Thomas Award - Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy:Nominated
  • 2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2026Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
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