Selena Gomez | Mitchie Torres – Camp Rock

The children show Barney and Friends served as Selena Gomez’s stepping stone to stardom. When she was in her teens, she eventually appeared in increasingly more mature roles, starting with Wizards of Waverly Place, Ramona and Beezus, and Spring Breakers. As a singer, Gomez released three albums when she was still with her former band and another three as a solo artist.

While she was okay with exploring various aspects of her craft, it appeared that when Gomez was considered for the role of Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock, which was released in 2008, she wasn’t ready to explore that musical aspect just yet. It was revealed that the budding actress wanted to solidify her acting prowess first. A true professional, she did not just turn it down but also recommended Demi Lovato, her friend, to take the role. Alongside the Jonas Brothers, Lovato was given credit for playing the role perfectly.