WEBSelena Marie Gomez ( / səˈliːnə ˈɡoʊmɛz / sə-LEE-nə GOH-mez; born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, actress, producer, and businesswoman. Regarded as a pop icon, she began her career as a child actress, starring on the children's television series Barney & Friends (2002–2004).