Selena Gomez is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and producer. She began her career in show business as a child actress, appearing in the children's television series Barney & Friends. She rose to fame as the leading role in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place. Gomez has since starred in films such as Ramona and Beezus, Monte Carlo, Spring Breakers, and The Fundamentals of Caring. She has also released three studio albums, Stars Dance, Revival, and Rare. Gomez has won numerous awards throughout her career, including an ALMA Award, an American Music Award, and a Billboard Women in Music award.