Interesting Facts about Selena Gomez, She Was a UNICEF Ambassador at the Age of 17

Know Your Idol – Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992 in Grand Prairie, Texas, and is currently 31 years old. Apart from being known as a talented singer and actress, she is also a songwriter who creates extraordinary works. Selena Gomez’s early career in the entertainment industry began as an actress. His most famous role is as Alex Russo in the popular Disney Channel series, “Wizards of Waverly Place.” His success in this role brought him awards and widespread fame among teenagers. Even though she is known by many people for her popularity, there are several interesting facts about Selena Gomez that are rarely known to the public. Here are some of them.

Hobby Painting

Selena Gomez is not only known as a leading singer and actress, but also has extraordinary artistic talent. His paintings became his favorite activity and source of inspiration in his free time. In fact, his artwork was recognized and exhibited in a gallery in 2014.

Extraordinary Success in the Field of Music

Apart from being known as a famous actress, Selena Gomez has also successfully released several music albums, such as ‘Stars Dance’ (2013) and ‘Revival’ (2015). His single entitled ‘Lose You To Love Me’ (2019) even reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

UNICEF’s Youngest Ambassador

Selena, who was 17 years old at the time, was appointed as a UNICEF ambassador because of her beauty, singing talent and concern for the children she knew. In her first assignment, Selena joined the team on a visit to Ghana, where they interacted with children experiencing lack of water, nutrition, and difficulties in getting a proper education.

Have ever had Lupus

In 2015, Selena made a surprising confession among Hollywood celebrities. This is the first time he has opened up about the problems he has been harboring for almost three years to Billboard. The impact was significant, with her world tour having to be canceled so she could focus on recovering from her lupus, as well as dealing with side effects such as anxiety and panic attacks.

Carrying out Philanthropic Activities

Selena Gomez is involved in charity activities, one of which is establishing a non-profit foundation called ‘Selena Gomez Fund for Lupus Research’. Her mission is to raise funds to support research into lupus, the disease she suffers from.

Highest Paid Artists on TV

Selena Gomez is one of the highest paid television actresses. He played Alex Russo in the series ‘Wizards of Waverly Place FOR4D‘ for around $30,000 per episode. In 2017, Gomez became an executive producer on the show ’13 Reasons Why’ and was reportedly paid around $30 million.

Achieving Success in the World of Acting

Apart from being known as a famous singer, Selena Gomez also has brilliant achievements in the world of acting. He has portrayed lead roles in several successful films, including ‘Spring Breakers’ (2012), ‘The Fundamentals of Caring’ (2016), and ‘A Rainy Day in New York’ (2019). Additionally, he also provided his voice in the animated film ‘Hotel Transylvania’ (2012) and its sequel.