What is Selena Gomez's race?

Selena Marie Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas on July 22, 1992, to Ricardo Joel Gomez and former stage actress Amanda Dawn "Mandy" Cornett. Gomez was named after Tejano singer Selena. Her father is of Mexican descent while her mother, who was adopted, has some Italian ancestry. read more

Selena’s father, Ricardo Joel Gomez, is of Mexican descent. Selena’s mother, stage actress Mandy Dawn (Cornett), was adopted by Debbie Jean (Gibson) and David Michael Cornett, and was raised in Texas. read more

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Her dad is named Ricardo Gomez and is Full Mexican and Her mom is named: Mandy Teefey she is half Mexican half Italian making Selena (their daughter) 75% Mexican and 25% Italian but she probably only claims her Hispanic side since she looks more like it. read more