Pop Star Radar on Instagram: "Selena Gomez began auditioning for the Disney Channel when she was about 11, right after her time on Barney and Friends. Disney talent scouts noticed her early work and invited her to try out for several pilots and supporting roles. She did not land a major part right away, but the network saw potential in her confidence, timing, and ability to adapt on camera. Those first auditions helped her understand the style Disney wanted and gave her a steady path into the in