You may know that Selena Gomez starred in Wizards of Waverly Place and rocks the music world in Selena Gomez & the Scene. But did you know that Selena:

got her big break in show business playing Gianna on Barney & Friends?

was named after Latina singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez?

thought she'd blown her screen test with the Disney Channel—only to be offered the chance to become a major Disney star? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Selena's childhood, career, best friends, boyfriends, favorite things, and more!

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