Selena Gomez - Early life

Selena Gomez, an only child, was raised in Grand Prairie, Texas. Gomez' father, Ricardo Gomez, is from Mexico and Gomez' mother, Mandy Teefey, is of half Italian descent.

Selena Gomez was named after Tejano music singer Selena and has met her family. Gomez' mother is a former stage actress.

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