Selena Gomez - Acting

Selena Gomez began Gomez' acting career at the age of 7, where Gomez spent her birthday at an open casting call competing with thousands of others for a role in the hit children's television series Barney & Friends.

Selena was cast as a recurring character named Gianna in seasons 7 and 8. Selena Gomez appeared in national commercials for several companies including Wal-Mart, Hasbro and TGI Friday’s.

In 2003 Selena was cast in the movie Spy Kids 3D for a small role. Gomez made a small appearance in the made-for-television movie, Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial By Fire. That same year, Gomez landed the lead role of Emily Grace Garcia alongside Lewis Parry in the movie Brain Zapped. This was Gomez 1st main role in a film.