Selena Gomez
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Birth
name
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Selena Marie Gomez
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Born
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July
22, 1992 (age 20) Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
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Genres
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Pop,
dance, electropop, pop rock
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Occupations
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Actress,
singer, fashion designer
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Instruments
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Vocals
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Years
active
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2002–present
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Labels
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Hollywood
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Associated
acts
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Selena
Gomez & the Scene
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Website
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selenagomez.com
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Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American
singer and actress. Gomez first made her debut appearing as Gianna in Barney
& Friends, lasting from 2002 to 2004. Following this, Gomez had cameo roles
in films such as Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial
by Fire (2005). In 2006, Gomez appeared as a guest star on an episode of the
Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, as well as Hannah
Montana. Following this, Gomez starred in the Disney Channel television series
Wizards of Waverly Place. The series was a critical and commercial success,
earning Gomez numerous awards and nominations. Gomez later appeared in numerous
Disney Channel series and films including Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream
(2008) and Disney Channel Games (2008). In 2009, Gomez appeared in the films
Princess Protection Program and Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie before releasing
her first studio album as Selena Gomez & the Scene, titled Kiss & Tell.
The album was a commercial success, peaking inside the Top 10 of the Billboard
200.
Following this, Gomez appeared in the film Ramona and
Beezus, one of her first roles outside of Disney. Gomez & the Scene
released their second studio album, A Year Without Rain, later that year. The
album entered the Top 5 of the Billboard 200, and spawned two Top 40 hits. In
2011, Gomez gained much publicity when it was confirmed that she was in a
relationship with teenage pop star Justin Bieber. The couple was dubbed
"Jelena" by the media, and were noted as being a teen power couple.
Gomez began appearing in more films such as Monte Carlo (2011) and The Muppets
(2011). Gomez, along with her band, later released their third studio album
When the Sun Goes Down in 2011. The album spawned the hit single "Love You
Like a Love Song", which was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA. Following
the release of the album, Gomez confirmed she would be taking a musical hiatus
to focus on her acting career. She then went on to appear in the films Hotel
Transylvania (2012) and Spring Breakers (2013), the latter of which saw Gomez
portraying a more adult role.
Despite her early comments of a musical hiatus, Gomez
confirmed in October 2012 that she was working on her solo debut album. The
lead single, "Come & Get It", was released in April 2013. It
became her first Top 10 hit on the Hot 100 chart, and was certified Gold by the
RIAA. The album's second single, "Slow Down", was released in June.
Gomez has since announced plans of a second musical hiatus following the
release of Stars Dance in July. Outside of her work in the entertainment
industry, Gomez is involved in philanthropic activities through charity work
and various social and environmental causes.
Life and career
1992–2006: Early life and career beginnings
Grand Prairie, Texas, where Gomez was born.
Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas. She is the daughter
of former stage actress Amanda Dawn "Mandy" Teefey (née Cornett) and
Ricardo Joel Gomez. Gomez was named after Tejano singer Selena, who died almost
three years after Gomez was born. Her father is of Mexican ancestry; her
mother, who was adopted, has some Italian ancestry. Regarding her Hispanic heritage,
Gomez has stated, "My family does have Quinceañeras, and we go to the
communion church. We do everything that's Catholic, but we don't really have
anything traditional except go to the
park and have barbecues on Sundays after church." Her birth parents
divorced when she was five years old, and she was raised as an only child by
her working mother, who had her when she was 16. This led to the family having
financial troubles, with her mother struggling to provide for them. On the
situation, Gomez stated "I remember my mom would run out of gas all of the
time and we’d sit there and have to go through the car and get quarters and
help her get gas because she never liked to ask my grandparents for money. I
remember having a lot of macaroni and cheese but my mom never made it seem like
it was a big deal. She was really strong around me. Having me at 16 had to have
been a big responsibility. My mom gave up everything for me, had three jobs,
supported me sacrificed her life for me."] Gomez later elaborated on the
topic, stating "I definitely didn't appreciate it when I was little. I was
frustrated that my parents weren't together, and never saw the light at the end
of the tunnel where my mom was working hard to provide a better life for me.
I'm terrified of what I would have become if I'd stayed ." In 2006, Mandy
remarried Brian Teefey. Through her mother's marriage to Teefey, Gomez has a
half-sister, Gracie Elliot, born in June 12, 2013.
While attending school as a child, Gomez has stated on
numerous occasions that she was the victim of bullying. When speaking of the
situation, Gomez said "I was bullied every second of every day in
elementary and middle schoolObviously, people are going to bring you down
because of your drive. But, ultimately, it makes you a stronger person to turn
your cheek and go the other way." She later added "I was never the
popular kid at school. I had two friends, but I just sat at the back of the
room and got on with my work. School is such an awkward time in your life. I
was never confident in school. "In a 2009 interview with People, Gomez
mentioned that she developed an early interest in acting from watching her
mother prepare for and act in theater productions. While at an audition, Gomez
met Demi Lovato, who was auditioning for the same series. The two later became
best friends, and would later participate in various roles together. She earned
a high school diploma through homeschooling in May 2010. Gomez officially
earned her first role in 2002 when she was selected to appear on the children's
television series Barney and Friends as the recurring character Gianna. She
appeared in a total of sixteen episodes, with her final appearance being in
2004.Gomez later stated that her age had led to her departure from the show,
with producers feeling she was getting too old. In 2003, Gomez made a cameo in
the film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, making it her film debut. Following this,
Gomez began appearing in various commercials. In 2005, she had a cameo role in
the television film Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire as Julie. Gomez later
guest starred on an episode of the Disney series The Suite
Life of Zack and Cody in 2006.
2007–08: Breakthrough and musical beginnings
Gomez on the studio set of Wizards of Waverly Place in 2007.
In 2007, Gomez appeared in three episodes of the Disney
series Hannah Montana. Gomez portrayed the character Mikayla, the rival of the
series' title character. During this time, Gomez filmed two pilot episodes for
potential Disney Channel series'; the first, titled Arwin! , was a spin-off to
the Suite Life series, while the second was a spin-off to the series Lizzie
McGuire. Gomez later starred in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly
Place, portraying the lead role of Alex Russo. Gomez's character, along with
the rest of her family, were wizards who owned a restaurant in New York; during
the course of the series, the characters learn various spells and abilities
that are useful to them. The series proved to be an immediate hit, giving Gomez
mainstream success. Wizards earned Gomez numerous awards and nominations. The
success of the series prompted many critics to compare Gomez to the highly
successful Disney star Miley Cyrus. She was later named one of the "Eight
Hot Kid Stars To Watch" by Forbes magazine. Gomez recorded the theme song
for the series, titled "Everything Is Not What It Seems", making it
her first musical release. The series aired for a total of four seasons,
lasting until 2012.
In October 2008, Gomez launched her own production company,
July Moon Productions, and partnered with XYZ Films. As part of the agreement,
Gomez had the opportunity to option articles, hire writers and create talent
packages to shop to studios. As part of the deal, Gomez was announced to be
working on a film titled What Boys Want, in which her character could hear the
thoughts of men. Ultimately, the film was never released. That same year, Gomez
began dating fellow Disney star Nick Jonas. This led to Gomez appearing in the
music video for the song "Burnin' Up", performed by Nick's band Jonas
Brothers. The couple later broke up in 2009. During this time, Gomez began to
focus more on music. She performed a cover of the song "Cruella de
Vil" for the compilation album DisneyMania 6. Gomez later recorded the
song "Fly To Your Heart" for the soundtrack of the animated film
Tinker Bell. Gomez provided guest vocals on the Forever the Sickest Kids'
single "Whoa Oh! (Me vs. Everyone), which serves as Gomez's official debut
musical release. The single failed to have much success, though it peaked at
number 78 on the Billboard Pop 100 chart in the United States.
That same year, Gomez had the lead role in the Direct-to-DVD
film Another Cinderella Story alongside Drew Seeley. Gomez portrayed Mary
Santiago, a young girl who hoped to someday become a dancer. The film was
released to generally positive reviews, and won the 2010 Writers Guild of
America Award for Children's script-long form or special. For the soundtrack,
Gomez recorded three songs. The song "Tell Me Something I Don't Know"
was released as a promotional single for the album, with Gomez filming a music
video for the release. "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" became her
first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 58. Later
that year, Gomez had the supporting role of Helga in the animated film Horton
Hears a Who!. The film was a commercial success, and went on to gross nearly
three-hundred million dollars worldwide. She later appeared in the reality
series Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream and Disney Channel Games, as well as
the series Studio DC: Almost Live.
2009–11: Selena Gomez & the Scene
Gomez performing at the KISS 108 Jingle Ball in December
2010.
In 2009, Gomez continued to work on her acting career. She
appeared in an episode of The Suite Life on Deck, portraying the character of
Alex Russo. Her appearance served as a crossover between the series, Wizards of
Waverly Place, and Hannah Montana, with all of the series' main characters
appearing in the episode. Gomez later guest starred as herself on an episode of
the Disney series Sonny With a Chance, which stars Gomez's good friend Demi
Lovato. Gomez later provided the voice of Princess Selenia in the animated film
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard. Gomez, along with Lovato, starred in the
Disney Channel film Princess Protection Program, which aired in June 2009. The
film was a critical success, and had a total of 8.5 million viewers during its
premiere. For the film, Gomez and Lovato recorded the song "One and the
Same", which was later released as a promotional single with a music
video. The song had minor success, peaking at number 82 on the Hot 100 chart.
On August 28, 2009, Gomez starred in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, a
television film based on the series. The film premiered to an audience of 11.4
million viewers becoming cable's No. 1 scripted telecast of 2009 and Disney
Channel's second most-viewed film premiere after High School Musical 2. The
film won the series its second consecutive Emmy for "Outstanding
Children's Program" at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.
Gomez had been working on her debut album since signing with
Hollywood Records in 2008, and later announced that she had formed a band known
as Selena Gomez & the Scene. In August 2009, the band released their debut
studio album Kiss & Tell. The album proved to be an immediate hit, debuting
inside the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. Kiss & Tell
went on to receive a Gold certification from the RIAA, and spawned the Platinum
certified single "Naturally". While the band began working on their
second studio album, Gomez continued to work in film. In 2009, Gomez signed on
to star as one of the two female leads in Ramona and Beezus, a film adaption of
the children's novel series by Beverly Cleary. Gomez stated that she felt no
pressure in taking more adult roles,saying "I think I'm fully aware of my
audience and I'm still just a kid myself. I wouldn't do a role I don't feel
comfortable doing or that my audience wouldn't feel comfortable seeing."
The film premiered on July 23, 2010 and was met with generally positive
reviews. Gomez was part of Sears' back-to-school fashion ad campaign. As part
of the campaign Gomez was featured in the television commercials. In August
2009, Gomez also hosted the "Sears Arrive Air Band Casting Call" – to
select five people for the first-ever "Sears Air Band", which
performed at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Gomez was a spokesperson for
Borden Milk, and was featured in the campaign's print and television ads. She
was also a spokesperson for State Farm Insurance and appeared in numerous
television commercials, which air on the Disney Channel, to raise awareness of
being a safe driver. Gomez later began dating film star Taylor Lautner, though
the couple broke up after a few months of dating.
Gomez during the We Own the Night tour, 2011.
Gomez and her band released their second studio album, A
Year Without Rain, on September 17, 2010. The album continued the success of
their previous effort, becoming their first album to reach the Top 5 of the
Billboard 200. A Year Without Rain spawned two singles, both of which entered
the Top 40 on the Hot 100 chart. It became the band's second album to receive a
Gold certification from the RIAA. In October 2009, Gomez announced her plan to
launch her own fashion line, called "Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez".
The clothing line launched in the fall of 2010. The collection consisted of and
featured bohemian dresses, floral tops, jeans, skirts, jackets, scarves and
hats, all made from recycled or eco-friendly materials. Gomez said that the
line reflected her own personal style and described the clothing as being
"pretty, feminine, and bohemian." She was later quoted as saying,
"With my line, I really want to give the customer options on how they can
put their own looks together I want the
pieces that can be easy to dress up or down, and the fabrics being eco-friendly
and organic is super important Also, the tags will all have some of my
inspirational quotes on them. I'm just looking to send a good message."
Gomez teamed up with designers Tony Melillo and Sandra Campos, both who have
worked with big-name fashion houses. Gomez said of the partnering, "When I
met Tony and Sandra, I was instantly comfortable with them and now they are
just like family to me ... They are so creative and I love how I can just call
them up whenever and talk to them about everything, even if it's just about
changing a button ... They've been so cool about everything." The brand
was manufactured by, Melillo and Campos teamed with New York-based Adjmi
Apparel and formed by Adjmi CH Brands LLC, the holding company for the brand.
On February 27, 2011, Gomez attended the 2011 Vanity Fair
Oscar party with Canadian singer Justin Bieber, confirming several months of
media speculation about a romantic relationship between the pair. The couple
quickly gained much media attention, and were labeled "Jelena" by
online sites. In March 2010, Variety reported that Gomez was set to star as one
of the three lead roles in Monte Carlo, a film produced by Nicole Kidman,
alongside Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy. In the film, Gomez plays Grace, a
girl who's "mistaken for a socialite while on a trip to Paris." To
prepare for the role, Gomez learned how to play polo and also took two weeks of
vocal training to learn two different British accents. The film was released on
July 1, 2011. That same year, Gomez appeared in a cameo role for the film The Muppets,
and appeared in the Disney series' So Random! and PrankStars. On June 28, 2011
Gomez and her band released their third and final studio album When the Sun
Goes Down. The album became their highest peaking album on the Billboard 200,
and went on to receive a Gold certification from the RIAA. The album's second
single, "Love You Like a Love Song", went on to become the band's
most successful single, receiving a 4x Platinum certification from the RIAA. It
was announced on July 14, 2011, that Gomez had signed a license agreement with
Adrenalina, an extreme sports and adventure-themed lifestyle brand, to develop,
manufacture, and distribute the actress' fragrance. Chairman and C.E.O. of
Adrenalina, Ilia Lekach, said, "We are incredibly enthused to be working
with Ms. Gomez and will reveal more details pertaining to the fragrance as we
get closer to the launch date." Gomez later released the self-titled
perfume.
2012–present: Focus on acting and Stars Dance
In January 2012, Gomez announced that she would put her
music career on hold in order to focus on her acting career, and that the band
would be taking a hiatus: "my band and I are going our separate ways for a
while. This year is all about films and acting and I want my band to play music
wherever with whoever. We will be back but, it will be a good while." She
first appeared in Hotel Transylvania, an animated film, voicing the character
of Mavis, alongside Adam Sandler and Steve Buscemi. The film premiered at the
37th annual Toronto International Film Festival and was released on September
21, 2012. Next, Gomez appeared in the Harmony Korine film Spring Breakers,
alongside James Franco. The film premiered at the 69th Venice International
Film Festival. A change from her previous work Gomez 'had a bit of a meltdown
on set' but praised the director with 'not many people will take the chances,
not like Harmony did' by casting her in a coming-of-age film. It was announced
on July 30, 2012, that Gomez would partner with Case-Mate as part of its
upcoming "Right Case, Right Occasion" marketing campaign. She will be
teaming up with Fergie and Common to create fashionable custom phone cases for
a good cause. In early November 2012, it was widely reported that Gomez and
Beiber had ended their relationship after approximately two years together.
They reconciled later that month.
Despite her earlier statements, Gomez confirmed in October
2012 that work had begun on an upcoming album. The album's lead single,
"Come & Get It", was released on April 8, 2013. Gomez later
confirmed that the album would be her solo debut album, rather than her band's
fourth album. Gomez's debut album, Stars Dance, is slated for release on July
23, 2013. Gomez has since confirmed that she plans to take another musical
hiatus following the release of the album, and hopes to focus on her acting
career.
Gomez has numerous films slated for release in 2013. She
filmed a cameo role for Aftershock, an upcoming thriller starring Eli Roth
which premiered at the 37th Annual Toronto International Film Festival. On
April 7, 2012, Gomez posted a video for fans in which she revealed that she
would be filming a new movie called Getaway in Bulgaria with Ethan Hawke and
Jon Voight. The film wrapped up in May and is scheduled to be released in 2013.
Next, Gomez is set to star in the film adaptation of the Ric Browde novel While
I'm Dead... Feed the Dog opposite Dylan McDermott and Nat Wolff. The film,
titled Behaving Bad, will be directed by Tim Garrick. Gomez also reprised her
role as Alex Russo in a one-hour special titled The Wizards Return: Alex vs.
Alex, that began production on October 22, 2012, and finished filming on
November 10, 2012. It aired on Disney Channel on March 15, 2013. In April 2013,
Gomez joined William H. Macy's directorial debut Rudderless. Filming began the
same month.
Artistry
Gomez names singer Bruno Mars as her major musical influence
and idol, saying she is influenced in everything he does from "his style
of music, his style in general, the way he performs, the way he carries
himself". She admires Ella Fitzgerald, calling Fitzgerald her
"favorite singer" continuing to praise her "beautiful
voice" and Katy Perry whom she said "isn’t afraid to be herself
onstage."Gomez also cites Rihanna as an influence saying "I think
she’s very strong and classy. I look up to that. She carries herself very
well." Selena's debut album Stars Dance (2013) was prominently influenced
by singers Britney Spears, Taylor Swift and Skrillex.
Philanthropy
Selena Gomez attending "The 6th Annual Hollywood Style
Awards" in Beverly Hills in 2009.
Gomez was involved in the UR Votes Count campaign which
encouraged teenagers to learn more about 2008 presidential candidates Barack
Obama and John McCain. In October 2008, Gomez participated in St. Jude's
Children's Hospital "Runway For Life" benefit. She is the ambassador
of DoSomething.org after being involved with the charity Island Dog, which help
dogs in Puerto Rico. She got involved while filming Wizards of Waverly Place:
The Movie in Puerto Rico. Gomez is also involved with the charity RAISE Hope For
Congo, an initiative of the Enough Project, which helps raise awareness about
conflict minerals and violence against Congolese women. Gomez is involved in
Disney's Friends for Change, an organization which promotes
"environmently-friendly behavior", and appears in its public service
announcements. Gomez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers recorded
"Send It On", a charity single with all of its proceeds to the Disney
Worldwide Conservation Fund. It debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 20.
Also in 2009, Gomez made a surprise visit to a Los Angeles elementary school as
part of the "A Day Made Better" program that was sponsored by
OfficeMax. During her visit, Gomez gave the school an award and $1,000 worth of
school supplies, and talked to students about the importance of giving back to
the community. On January 22, 2010, Gomez participated in the Hope for Haiti
Now Telethon with a number of other celebrities. In April 2012, Gomez was named
ambassador to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.
Work with UNICEF
In October 2008, Gomez was named UNICEF's spokesperson for
the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign, which encouraged children to raise
money on Halloween to help children around the world. She said that she was
"extremely excited" to "encourage other kids to make a
difference in the world." In August 2009, a 17-year-old Gomez became the
youngest UNICEF ambassador ever, passing fellow songstress Hayley Westenra, who
was 18 when she was chosen. In her first official field mission, Gomez traveled
to Ghana on September 4, 2009 for a week to witness first-hand the stark
conditions of vulnerable children that lack vital necessities including clean
water, nourishment, education and healthcare. Gomez explained during an
interview with Associated Press that she wanted to use her star power to bring
awareness to Ghana: "That's why I feel very honored to have a voice that
kids listen to and take into consideration
I had people on my tour asking me where IS Ghana, and they Googled
it and because I went there, they now
know where Ghana is. So it's pretty incredible." Gomez said of her role as
ambassador that: "Every day 25,000 children die from preventable causes. I
stand with UNICEF in the belief that we can change that number from 25,000 to
zero. I know we can achieve this because every moment, UNICEF is on the ground
providing children with the lifesaving assistance needed to ensure zero becomes
a reality."
Gomez was named spokesperson for UNICEF's 2009
Trick-or-Treat campaign, for the second year in a row. Gomez, who raised over
$700,000 for the charity in 2008, stated that she hopes to be able to raise 1
million dollars in 2009. Gomez participated in a celebrity auction and hosted a
live web cast series on Facebook in support of the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
campaign. Gomez returned as the UNICEF spokesperson for the 60th anniversary of
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign in 2010. In celebration of the 60th
anniversary, Gomez and her band, The Scene, held a benefit concert donating all
proceeds to the campaign. In February 2011, Gomez traveled to Chile to witness
and meet with the families of UNICEF's supported program, "Programa
Puente" which helps families better understand and develops skills to deal
effectively with early childhood education, development and other issues
related to raising children. From her field trip experience, Gomez said
"UNICEF is helping Chilean families get out of poverty, prevent violence
within the home and promote education. To witness first hand these families'
struggles, and also their hope and perseverance, was truly inspiring." In
March 2011, Gomez participated in the UNICEF Tap Project's "Celebrity Tap
Pack," limited-edition, custom-made water bottles featuring tap water from
the homes of each celebrity advocate, in order to raise funds and increase
profile for the clean water and sanitation programs. She is also featured in
videos promoting the campaign.
Filmography
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FilmYear
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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2003
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Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
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Waterpark Girl
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2008
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Another Cinderella Story
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Mary Santiago
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2008
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Horton Hears a Who!
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Helga
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Voice
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2009
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Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
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Princess Selenia
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2010
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Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
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Princess Selenia
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2010
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Ramona and Beezus
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Beatrice "Beezus" Quimby
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2011
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Monte Carlo
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Grace Bennett / Cordelia Winthrop Scott
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2011
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The Muppets
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Herself
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Cameo apparence
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2012
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Hotel Transylvania
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Mavis
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Voice
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2013
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Spring Breakers
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Faith
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2013
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Aftershock
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Lisa
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Cameo appearance
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2013
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Behaving Badly
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Nina Pennington
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In post-production
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2013
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Getaway
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The Kid
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August 30 release date
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2014
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Rudderless
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Kate Ann Lucas
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Filming
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TelevisionYear
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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2002–04
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Barney & Friends
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Gianna
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Recurring role; seasons 7 and 8
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2005
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Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
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Julie
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Movie
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2006
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The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
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Gwen
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"A Midsummer's Nightmare"
(season 2, episode 22)
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2007–08
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Hannah Montana
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Mikayla
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3 episodes
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2007–12
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Wizards of Waverly Place
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Alex Russo
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Lead role; Disney Channel original
series
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2008
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Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream
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Herself
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"Hello Hollywood" (season 1, episode
7)
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2008
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Studio DC: Almost Live
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Herself
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"The Second Show" (season 1,
episode 2)
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2008
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Disney Channel Games
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Herself
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Yellow Team
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2009
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Princess Protection Program
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Carter Mason
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Disney Channel original movie
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2009
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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
|
Alex Russo
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Disney Channel original movie
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2009
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The Suite Life on Deck
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Alex Russo
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"Double-Crossed" (season 1,
episode 21)
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2009
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Sonny with a Chance
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Herself
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"Battle of the Networks'
Stars" (season 1, episode 13)
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2011
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So Random!
|
Herself
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"Selena Gomez" (season 1,
episode 3)
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2011
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PrankStars
|
Herself
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"Something to Chew On"
(season 1, episode 1)
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2013
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The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex
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Alex Russo
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Disney Channel special; executive
producer
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Song
title
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Songwriter(s)
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Album
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Year
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Notes
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A
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"As
A Blonde"
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Fefe
Dobson, Greg Wells, Shelly Peiken
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Kiss
& Tell
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2009
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A
Fefe Dobson song.
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"A
Year Without Rain"
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Lindy
Robbins, Toby Gad
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A
Year Without Rain
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2010
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B
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|
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"Bang
Bang Bang"
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Selena
Gomez, Toby Gad, Meleni Smith, Priscilla Renea
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When
the Sun Goes Down
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2011
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Promotional
single.
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C
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"Crush"
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Ted
Bruner, Trey Vittetoe, Gina Schock
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Kiss
& Tell
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2009
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D
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|
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"Dices"
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Emanuel
Kiriakou, Priscilla Renea, Edgar Cortazar, Mark Portmann
|
When
the Sun Goes Down
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2011
|
Who
Says Spanish version.
|
E
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"Everything
Is Not What It Seems"
|
John
Adair, Steve Hampton
|
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2010
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Re-recorded
for the fourth and final season of Wizards of Waverly Place
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F
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|
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"Falling
Down"
|
Ted
Bruner, Trey Vittetoe, Gina Schock
|
Kiss
& Tell
|
2009
|
First
single.
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"Fantasma
de Amor"
|
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When
the Sun Goes Down
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2011
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Ghost
of You Spanish version, Target bonus track.
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G
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"Ghost
of You"
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Shelly
Peiken, Jonas Jeberg, Rasmus Seebach
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A
Year Without Rain
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2010
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H
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"Hit
the Lights"
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Leah
Haywood, Daniel James, Tony Nilsson
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When
the Sun Goes Down
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2011
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I
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"I
Won't Apologize"
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Bleu,
John Fields, Selena Gomez
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Kiss
& Tell
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2009
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"I
Don't Miss You at All"
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Lindy
Robbins, Toby Gad
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Kiss
& Tell
|
2009
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"I
Got U"
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Matthew
Wilder, Tamara Dunn
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Kiss
& Tell
|
2009
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"I
Promise You"
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Issac
Hasson, Lindy Robbins, Mher Filian
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Kiss
& Tell
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2009
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K
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"Kiss
& Tell"
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Ted
Bruner, Trey Vittetoe, Gina Schock
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Kiss
& Tell
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2009
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L
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"Live
Like There's No Tomorrow"
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Matt
Bronleewe, Nicky Chinn, Andrew Fromm, Meghan Kabir
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A
Year Without Rain
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2010
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Featured
on the Ramona and Beezus soundtrack.
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"Love
You Like a Love Song"
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Antonina
Armato, Tim James, Adam Schmalholz
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When
the Sun Goes Down
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2011
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Third
platinum single.
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M
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|
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"Middle
of Nowhere"
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Espen
Lind, Amund Bjorklund, Sandy Wilhelm, Carmen Michelle Key
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When
the Sun Goes Down
|
2011
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"More"
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Issac
Hasson, Lindy Robbins, Mher Filian
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Kiss
& Tell
|
2009
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"My
Dilemma"
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Antonina
Armato, Tim James, Devrím Karaoglu
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When
the Sun Goes Down
|
2011
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N
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"Naturally"
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Antonina
Armato, Tim James, Devrím Karaoglu
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Kiss
& Tell
|
2009
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First
platinum single.
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O
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"Off
the Chain"
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Tim
James, Antonina Armato, Devrim Karaoglu
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A
Year Without Rain
|
2010
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"Outlaw"
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Selena
Gomez, Antonina Armato, Tim James, Thomas Armato Sturges
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When
the Sun Goes Down
|
2011
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R
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"Rock
God"
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Katy
Perry, Priese Prince LaMont Board, Victoria Jane Horn
|
A
Year Without Rain
|
2010
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Co-written
by Katy Perry.
|
"Round
& Round"
|
Kevin
Rudolf, Andrew Bolooki, Fefe Dobson, Jeff Halavacs, Jacob Kasher
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A
Year Without Rain
|
2010
|
First
single off A Year Without Rain.
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S
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|
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"Sick
of You"
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Matt
Squire, Lucas Banker
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A
Year Without Rain
|
2010
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"Spotlight"
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Peer
Åström, Shelly Peiken, Adam Anders, Nikki Hassman
|
A
Year Without Rain
|
2010
|
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"Stop
& Erase"
|
Ted
Bruner, Trey Vittetoe, Gina Schock
|
Kiss
& Tell
|
2009
|
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"Summer's
Not Hot"
|
Antonina
Armato, Tim James, Nadir Khayat
|
A
Year Without Rain
|
2010
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T
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"Tell
Me Something I Don't Know"
|
Antonina
Armato, Ralph Churchwell, Michael Nielse
|
Kiss
& Tell
|
2009
|
The
2009 remix version.
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"That's
More Like It"
|
Josh
Alexander, Billy Steinberg, Katy Perry
|
When
the Sun Goes Down
|
2011
|
Second
song co-written by Katy Perry.
|
"The
Way I Loved You"
|
Shelly
Peiken, Rob Wells
|
Kiss
& Tell
|
2009
|
Only
ballad featured on Kiss & Tell.
|
U
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|
|
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"Un
Año Sin Lluvia"
|
Edgar
Cortazar, Toby Gad, Mark Portmann, Lindy Robbins
|
A
Year Without Rain
|
2010
|
A
Year Without Rain Spanish version.
|
W
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|
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"We
Own the Night"
|
Toby
Gad, Pixie Lott
|
When
the Sun Goes Down
|
2011
|
Featuring
Pixie Lott.
|
"When
the Sun Goes Down"
|
Selena
Gomez, Joey Clement, Steve Sulikowski, Stefan Abingdon
|
When
the Sun Goes Down
|
2011
|
Co-written
by band member Joey Clement.
|
"Whiplash"
|
Greg
Kurstin, Nicole Morier, Britney Spears
|
When
the Sun Goes Down
|
2011
|
Co-written
by Britney Spears.
|
"Who
Says"
|
Emanuel
Kiriakou, Priscilla Renea
|
When
the Sun Goes Down
|
2011
|
Second
platinum single.
|
"Winter
Wonderland"
|
Felix
Bernard, Richard B. Smith
|
All
Wrapped Up Vol. 2
|
2009
|
Featured
on volume two of All Wrapped Up.
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