Selena
Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla got her start singing with her older brother, A.B. Quintanilla, and sister Suzie Quintanilla, in the band Selena y Los Dinos in Texas. In 1987, she won the Female Vocalist of the Year at the Tejano Awards, and shortly after, she was signed to EMI Latino.
She released her self-titled debut album in 1989, and her follow-up "Entre Mi Mundo" was released in 1992, featuring her hit single "Como La Flor."
Selena continued to have musical success, releasing "Amor Prohibido" in 1994, one of the best-selling Latin music albums in U.S. history. One year later, shortly before the release of her first English-language album "Dreaming of You," Selena was shot and killed by her former manager Yolanda Saldívar. Selena died at the age of 23.
In 1997, a biopic of her life — Selena — was released by Warner Bros., starring Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos. Selena has sold around 30 million records worldwide.
Full Name: Selena Quintanilla-Perez
Birthday: April 16, 1971
Relationship Status: Married to Chris Perez
Net Worth: $10 million
Fun Fact: Selena was called the "Mexican Madonna" by her fans thanks to her signature style of decorative bustiers.
Latest Selena News and Updates
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For Noemí González, Playing Suzette Quintanilla in 'Selena: The Series' Is a Dream Come True (EXCLUSIVE)
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Where Are Selena's Siblings, Suzette and Abraham Quintanilla, Now?
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Chris Perez Hopes Viewers Enjoy 'Selena: The Series'
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Selena Quintanilla Was Murdered 25 Years Ago — Find out Where Her Parents Are Today
Where are Selena Quintanilla's parents now? Find out what the late singer's parents have been doing in the 25 years since her tragic murder.
Christian Serratos Has Faced Mixed Reactions as Selena in the Netflix Series
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Did Legendary Tejano Singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez Ever Have Curly Hair?
The trailer of 'Selena,' a Netflix series about Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's life gave way to a heated debate among fans. So, did she have curly hair?
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