Demi Lovato is an American singer and actress whose real name is Demetria Lovato Devon. She started her career as a child actor on Barney & Friends before starring in the Disney Channel movies Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. Some of her best friends in the entertainment industry are Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift. Lovato was born in 1992 in Dallas, Texas and comes from a musical family, with her mother and older sister also pursuing careers in music and acting. She is known for her involvement in concerts and films geared towards teenagers and children.