Production crew shares memories:
- Demi and Selena quickly became friends while waiting in line to audition for a spot in
Barny & Friends in Texas.
- Demi made her debut shortly before Selena did, but Demi had 9 episodes while Selena had 13.
- The director on why they were memorable: "The challenge with kids that age, especially boys, is finding kids that can stand up to the rigors of television. It’s a tough thing to do. They had to have a level of maturity that most kids that age didn’t have. And they were both great.”
- They were both professional and learned/grew a lot.
- Selena wanted to wear a blue tutu on her head for one episode.
- Demi was always smiling.
Demi singing at 0:52 / Selena singing at 2:17
On the audition process:"They would have to come with a song prepared, because that was essential that we tried to always cast kids who could sing,
or at least be teachable somewhat to carry a tune. They both passed with flying colors, of course."
What Demi used to be like:“A lot of children at that age, girls especially, they want to look a certain way and dress a certain way. And Demi was just so kind, and she was always so grateful to whatever she was given to wear. It was so sweet. She never turned her nose up or battled what we wanted to put her in, she just took it in stride and was happy about it and was just happy to be there.”
What Selena used to be like: “I know, Selena started out really strong. Demi was maybe not as outgoing as Selena, perhaps, at that time. She was a little more reserved and shy, which is surprising now, but Selena was very strong.”
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