MY FAVORITE ARTIST Selena Marie Gomez born July 22, 1992) is an American singer and actress. Gomez began her career starring in the children's television series Barney & Friends . She rose to fame playing the lead role of Alex Russo in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). She also starred in films such as Ramona and Beezus (2010), Monte Carlo (2011), and Spring Breakers (2013). Gomez released her solo debut album Stars Dance (2013). The album debuted atop the Billboard 200 in the United States, and included the top ten single " Come & Get It ". After putting out a compilation album as her fifth and final release through Hollywood Records, which was preceded by her second top ten single, " The Heart Wants What It Wants ", Gomez signed a new recording contract with Interscope Records . She released her second stud...