Pop Music on Instagram: "11-year-old Selena Gomez auditioning for the Disney Channel around 2003–2004, shortly after her time on Barney & Friends. It was part of Disney’s regular casting process for young talent. The audition helped her get early guest roles on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana, leading to her big break as Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place (2007). The footage resurfaced online years later and became popular as a nostalgic look at her beginnings."