"Selena Gomez: From Disney Star to Global Icon – A Journey Through Music, Acting, and Philanthropy"

Born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, Selena Marie Gomez began her career in the entertainment industry at a young age. She first gained recognition for her role as Gianna in the children’s television series Barney & Friends, but it was her role as Alex Russo in Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place that truly catapulted her into the spotlight. The show, which aired from 2007 to 2012, was a massive success and earned Gomez numerous awards, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program.