Selena Gomez Overview

Selena Gomez was raised in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her first job was playing the role of Gianna on the TV series Barney & Friends, filmed in Irving, Texas. While on the show, she met Demi Lovato, who became her best friend. Ironically, the two would both go on to become Disney Channel stars, though taking very different routes. When Selena's time on Barney ended, she played a small role in the movie Spy Kids 3: Game Over (2003), filmed in Texas, followed by the role of Emily Walker on the TV... See All