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Selena Quintanilla-Pérez

Selena during her Amor Prohibido photoshoot in 1994
Background information
Birth name Selena Quintanilla[1]
Also known as Selena, Selena Perez, Queen of Tejano Music
Born April 16, 1971(1971-04-16)
Origin Lake Jackson, Texas, U.S.
Died March 31, 1995 (aged 23)
Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Genres Tejano, Mexican cumbia, Ranchera, Latin pop, Spanish pop, R&B, pop
Occupations Singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, model
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1982-1995
Labels Freddie Records, Cara Records, GP Productions, EMI Latin, Q-Productions, SBK Records
Associated acts Selena y Los Dinos, Abraham Quintanilla III, Suzette Quintanilla, Chris Pérez, Wyclef Jean
Website Q-Productions.com
.Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), best known mononymously as Selena, was a Mexican American singer who has been called "The Queen of Tejano music".[2] The youngest child of a Mexican-American couple, Selena released her first album at the age of twelve.^ Selena was a Mexican American singer.

 ^ The youngest child of a Mexican-American couple, Selena released her first album at the age of twelve.

 ^ Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 ?

 .She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later.^ She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later.
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 ^ Behar said his departure from the EMI corporate fold was entirely amicable and that the company allowed him to end his contract a year and a half early.
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 ^ The Tejano Music Awards will also have a tribute to Selena during the XVI TMA ceremony.
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 Her fame grew throughout the early 1990s, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.
.Selena attained further notability in North America after she was murdered at the age of 23 by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club.^ Selena attained further notability in North America after she was murdered at the age of 23 by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club.
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 ^ Selena was only 23 when she was murdered.
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 ^ The name of the killer is Yolanda Saldivar : In early 1995, the Quintanillas discovered that Yolanda Saldívar, the president of Selena's fan club (Texas-section) and the manager of her boutiques, was cheating her and that she was embezzling money from the fan club.

 .On April 12, 1995, two weeks after her death, George W. Bush, governor of Texas at the time, declared her birthday "Selena Day" in Texas.^ On April 12, 1995, two weeks after her death, George W. Bush, then the governor of Texas, declared her birthday "Selena Day" in Texas.
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 ^ On April 12, 1995, two weeks after her death, George W. Bush, governor of Texas at the time, declared her birthday "Selena Day" in Texas.Orozco, Cynthia E. Quintanilla Pérez, Selena.

 ^ The news report about the funeral ceremony of Selena in April 1995 powered by Youtube .

 [3] Warner Bros. produced Selena, a film based on her life starring Jennifer Lopez in 1997. Selena's life was also the basis of the musical Selena Forever starring Veronica Vazquez as Selena. .As of June 2006, Selena was commemorated with a museum and a bronze life-sized statue (Mirador de la Flor in Corpus Christi, Texas), which are visited by hundreds of fans each week.^ As of June 2006, Selena was commemorated with a museum and a bronze life-sized statue (Mirador de la Flor in Corpus Christi, Texas), which are visited by hundreds of fans each week.
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 ^ Her hometown paper, the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, assembled a large package on the singer, and there are sure to be scores of visitors to the Selena Memorial, a life-size bronze statue situated near the waterfront.
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 ^ De donde sacaste esa version tan MALA de la muerte de Selena!

Contents

Early life

Selena was born in Lake Jackson, Texas, to a Mexican[4] father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and a Mexican-American mother, Marcella Ofelia Samora,[5] and was raised as a Jehovah's Witness.[6] .She began singing at the age of six; when she was nine her father founded the singing group Selena y Los Dinos, which she fronted.^ It followed her career from her start with Selena Y Los Dinos to her work as a solo artist.
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 ^ Does this mean that Abraham Quintanilla, father of the beloved Queen, might also move Selena to Univision Music Group?
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 .They initially performed at the Quintanilla family's restaurant, PappaGayo's, but the restaurant failed shortly afterwards.^ When then after the Selena Quintanilla Perez' death an autopsy was performed, and pictures of this autopsy appeared on the internet, the sorrowe of fans, friends and family was very intense.

 [3]
The family soon went bankrupt and was evicted from their home. .Taking their musical equipment in an old bus, they relocated to Corpus Christi, Texas.^ Selena is buried at the Seaside Memorial Park & Funeral Home located at 4357 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas.

 ^ Bless, she's still shy as she takes to the stage in her old school - they love her!

 ^ Yolanda Saldívar (born September 19, 1960) was convicted in 1995 for the murder of Tejano music singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez at a motel in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 31, 1995.

 .There, they performed wherever they could: at street corners, weddings, quinceañeras, and fairs.^ Michael thinks that Stacey has what it takes to go all the way and asks the crowd if they could tell how much fun they had during their performance.

 ^ The pair sang Ghostbusters , Oops I Did It Again and Rock DJ but there was one scare as the pair were hit by a bottle as they performed.

 [7] .Their efforts at spreading their names and talents paid off in 1985 when the fourteen-year-old Selena recorded her first album for a local record company.^ Selena Remembered, the first CD/DVD collection to be released in these coming months as part of the Selena 10th Year Anniversary material.
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 ^ Selena, I am 9 years old and T just learned about you.
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 ^ January 8th, 2010 at 6:48 pm 2434 hi selena im 10 years old and i am youre biggest fan and demi lovato fan and i have a dog name browser and also did you know justin bieberXoXoX .
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 The album was not sold in stores and her father bought all of the original copies. .It was re-released in 1995 under the title Mis Primeras Grabaciones.^ The "Big Chi" also developed Selena's first self-titled debut album released under EMI Latin.
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.Selena did well in school, but as she grew more popular as a musical performer, the travel demands of her performance schedule began to interfere with her education.^ Selena, hailed as the Latin Madonna, is credited for giving mainstream popularity to Tejano music.
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 ^ Selena's title of "Queen of Tejano Music" was quickly replaced with a new one: "The Mexican Madonna," which grew in popularity as people unfamiliar with Tejano music had to have the significance of Selena's death explained to them in terms they could understand.
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 ^ HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Moderators selenayserena , Latin Angel , tommieselena , Selena La Angel 3 , Selenafan#1 , Lili , Stefani , expose`and selena fan 1 , priestleysgirl .

 Her father pulled her out of school altogether when she was in eighth grade.[2] She continued her education on the road; at age seventeen she earned a high school diploma from The American School of Correspondence in Chicago, Illinois. Selena released her third album, Alpha, in 1986.

Success

.At the 1987 Tejano Music Awards, Selena won Best Female Vocalist (and dominated the award for the next seven years).^ She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later.
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 ^ And then there was the case of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, the Tejano singer who was shot by a business associate in 1995—exactly 13 years ago this week.
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 ^ 'Selena' is the biopic of the beloved Queen of Tejano in which shows that with hard work and determination she won the hearts of millions with her simplicity and unique dance/music styles.
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 [2][8] In 1988, she released two albums, Preciosa and Dulce Amor. .In 1989, José Behar, the former head of the Sony Latin Music division, signed Selena with Capitol/EMI, a record company he founded.^ If you notice, Selena didnt sign on with EMI Latin until 1989.
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 ^ EMI Latin developed in 1989 and with Selena starting off their roster.
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 ^ She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later.
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 .He later said that he signed Selena because he thought he had discovered the next Gloria Estefan.^ She was supposed to be the next Gloria Estefan.
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 ^ Jose Behar, who discovered and signed Selena up with Capitol EMI Latin in 1989 became President and CEO of Univision Music Group in 2001.
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 ^ When can we expect to see the next Selena EAP? I've had code inspections turned off because of IDEA-18017.
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 [2] .Selena signed a contract with Coca-Cola to become one of its advertising spokesmen in Texas that same year,[3] and her concerts drew thousands of people.^ The story begins with one of Selena's last performances, a concert that drew record-breaking crowds, then flashes back to Selena's childhood in Texas.

 ^ "We wanted to do something special to remember her," said Coca-Cola's Gil Hernandez, adding that Selena had been a representative for the company.
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.In 1988, Selena met Chris Pérez, who had his own band.^ This leads to various conflicts, which boil over when Selena falls in love with the band's lead guitarist, Chris (Jon Seda).

 .Two years later, the Quintanilla family hired him to play in Selena's band and they quickly fell in love.^ Two years later, One senseless n...
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 ^ And then there was the case of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, the Tejano singer who was shot by a business associate in 1995—exactly 13 years ago this week.
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 ^ Monday they would team up in raising funds for the Selena Foundation for the 10th anniversary of singer Selena Quintanilla Perez's death.
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 At first her father did not approve of their relationship and went as far as firing Pérez from the band. He eventually came to accept the relationship.[9] .On April 2, 1992, Selena and Pérez were married in Nueces County, Texas, and Selena added her new husband's surname to her own.^ On April 12, 1995, two weeks after her death, George W. Bush, then the governor of Texas, declared her birthday "Selena Day" in Texas.
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.In 1990, Selena released another album, Ven Conmigo, written by her main songwriter and brother Abraham Quintanilla, III.^ Abraham Quintanilla, father of slain Tejano singer Selena (left) and Circle K President Roger Smith prepare to unveil commemorative cups of the singer Monday.
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 ^ As a tribute to SELENA, the legendary singer and role model, A.B. QUINTANILLA III & KUMBIA KINGS incorporate her original vocals into their remix.
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 ^ The "Big Chi" also developed Selena's first self-titled debut album released under EMI Latin.
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 .This recording was the first Tejano album recorded by a female artist to achieve gold status.^ She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later.
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 ^ "She was really the first Tejano artist to cross over in Mexico, and that sort of legitimized the music," Ragland says.
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 ^ She was making it into the big-time, winning numerous Tejano music awards and recording her first English cross-over album to appeal to popular music fans.
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 .Around the same time, a registered nurse and fan named Yolanda Saldívar approached Selena's father with the idea of starting a fan club.^ Before collapsing to the floor, Selena named Saldívar as her assailant and gave the room number where she had been shot.
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 ^ The name of the killer is Yolanda Saldivar : In early 1995, the Quintanillas discovered that Yolanda Saldívar, the president of Selena's fan club (Texas-section) and the manager of her boutiques, was cheating her and that she was embezzling money from the fan club.

 ^ My name is baby girl and i was a really big fan and i believed in SELENA she was so beautiful and nice she was a angel .
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 .Her wish was granted and she became the club's president; later she became the manager of Selena's clothing boutiques.^ Selena attained further notability in North America after she was murdered at the age of 23 by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club.
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 ^ January 22nd, 2009 at 12:28 am 223 she is so pretty i wish i was her she weres the nicest clothes ly selena gomez .
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 ^ January 7th, 2009 at 5:25 am i wish i had all of the game cloths and all of selena’s cloths!!
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 [7] .Selena released another hit album in 1992, Entre a Mi Mundo, which also achieved gold status.^ The youngest child of a Mexican-American couple, Selena released her first album at the age of twelve.
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 ^ Dreaming of You - Selena The Latest News on Selena Selena - Greatest Hits Selena Videos All My Hits - Todos Mis Exitos - Selena Selena Photos - Selena Pictures Amor Prohibido - Selena Who killed Selena?

 ^ All My Hits - Todos Mis Exitos - Selena  .

 [10] .Songs from that album, such as "Como La Flor", helped make Selena a star.^ Also absent is the finale, in which many artists returned to the stage to sing with Selena's recorded vocals for "Como la Flor."
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 Her 1993 Selena Live! album won a Grammy award for Best Mexican-American Performance.
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.Selena released her next album, Amor Prohibido, in 1994. The album was nominated for another Grammy award for Mexican-American Album of the Year.^ Selena was a Mexican American singer.

 ^ March 31, 1995), best known mononymously as Selena, was a Mexican American singer who has been called "The Queen of Tejano music".Mitchell, Rick.

 ^ Released in March 1994 exactly a year before Selena would be shot and killed by her ex-fan club president, this CD demonstrates a band at the peak of its creative force.

 .She began designing and manufacturing a clothing line in 1994 and opened two boutiques called Selena Etc., one in Corpus Christi and the other in San Antonio.^ It was the day that Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez was brutally gunned down at a Corpus Christi motel.
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 ^ November 1st, 2009 at 10:39 pm 1987 i love selena gomez but this one is fake because i dont think there r two selena gomezes .
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 ^ Two other good Selena ballads are showcased here.

 Both were equipped with in-house beauty salons. Hispanic Business magazine reported that the singer earned over five million dollars from these boutiques.[11] .Selena also made appearances alongside Erik Estrada in a Latin soap opera titled Dos Mujeres, Un Camino.^ The "Big Chi" also developed Selena's first self-titled debut album released under EMI Latin.
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 [7]
.Selena and her band continued to receive accolades; Billboard's Premio Lo Nuestro awarded them six prestigious awards including Best Latin Artist and Song of the Year for "Como La Flor". Coca-Cola released a commemorative bottle in her honor to celebrate their five-year relationship.^ As of June 2006, Selena was commemorated with a museum and a bronze life-sized statue (Mirador de la Flor in Corpus Christi, Texas), which are visited by hundreds of fans each week.
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 ^ Para mi digo lo mismo uno es unico e irreproducible, la perdida seria irrecuperable como su dolor infranqueable.

 ^ Y LA CONCION DE "SI UNA VEZ" ESTA PADRICIMA COMO PARA LOS EX. Y ESPERO LA RECUERDEN COMO YO LO HARE. .

 .Meanwhile, her duet with the Barrio Boyzz, "Dondequiera Que Estes", raced to the top of the Latin charts.^ It was the first Latin album ever to go straight to the top on the U.S. charts.
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 .This prompted Selena to tour in New York City, Argentina, Puerto Rico and Central America where she was in growing demand.^ I was born in New York CIty and was raised in Grand Praire, Texas until I was thirteen.
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 ^ Themes lalate.com - america's fastest growing celebrity news site Copyright (c) & TM 1998-2010 lalate.com.
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 The duet with Salvadoran singer Alvaro Torres, "Buenos Amigos", was also a hit.
.By fall of 1994, Amor Prohibido was a commercial success in Mexico and made four number one Latin hits, replacing Gloria Estefan's Mi Tierra on the chart's number one spot.^ October 15th, 2009 at 6:15 pm 1847 hi selena gomez i am your number one fan my dream has alays been to meet you .
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 ^ Standouts include Thalia's "Amor Prohibido," Gloria Estefan's "I Could Fall In Love" and Alejandra Guzman's spirited, risque take on "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom."
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 It sold over 400,000 copies by late 1994 in the U.S. and another 50,000 copies in Mexico, reaching gold status.[7] .At this point, Selena developed plans to record an English-language album, but continued to tour for Amor Prohibido while beginning preparations for the album.^ The "Big Chi" also developed Selena's first self-titled debut album released under EMI Latin.
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 ^ She was making it into the big-time, winning numerous Tejano music awards and recording her first English cross-over album to appeal to popular music fans.
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 Her next album Selena Live! won Best Mexican-American Album at the 36th Grammy Awards.
.In 1995, Selena made a cameo appearance in the romantic comedy Don Juan DeMarco, which starred Marlon Brando, Johnny Depp and Faye Dunaway; she appeared as a background mariachi singer during the first scene.^ And then there was the case of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, the Tejano singer who was shot by a business associate in 1995—exactly 13 years ago this week.
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 ^ The design drawings and finished costumes from Giant are on display, as are Faye Dunaway's dress from Bonnie and Clyde and the stretch-fabric outfit that Jennifer Lopez wore in Selena.
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 ^ He also offers his memories of what he was doing on March 31, 1995, when he first heard that entertainer Selena Quintanilla Perez had been murdered.
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 .In February 1995, Selena played a concert at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in the Houston Astrodome, which attracted over 65,000 fans—more than country stars such as George Strait, Vince Gill and Reba McEntire.^ Selena,demi more than any one else i o them .
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 ^ But 13 year after her death, the Tejano star is being mourned now more than ever.
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 ^ August 25th, 2009 at 12:43 pm i luv uuuuuuuu selena more than myself i am u r big fan .
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 [3] .Despite her busy schedule, Selena visited local schools to talk to students about the importance of education.^ Local School Includes Selena in a Symbolic Mural .
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 She also donated her time to civic organizations such as D.A.R.E. and planned a fund raising concert to help AIDS patients. These demonstrations of community involvement won her loyalty from her fan base.[12] .Selena scheduled her English album for release in the summer of 1995. Afraid that her fans would think she was turning her back on them, she was working on a new Tejano album as well.^ January 13th, 2009 at 1:54 am 151 selena im a huge fan and i think ur auwsome and your better than hannah montana .
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 ^ December 9th, 2009 at 3:57 pm hey selena lukin forward to the new album .
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 ^ Laura July 30th, 2009 at 6:46 pm 1340 Selena you r my idol i am ur #1 fan in the whole world and i think u r the prettiest person in the whole world!!!!!
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 Meanwhile, she planned to open two more boutiques including one in Monterrey, Mexico.

Death

.In early 1995, the Quintanillas discovered that Yolanda Saldívar, the president of Selena's fan club (Texas-section) and the manager of her boutiques, was embezzling money from the fan club and decided to fire her.^ Selena was shot to death by the founder of her fan club, who was fired after she was caught embezzling money.
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 ^ In early 1995, the Quintanillas discovered that Yolanda Saldívar, the president of Selena's fan club and the manager of her boutiques, was stealing money from the boutiques and decided to fire her.
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 ^ Selena Quintanilla Perez Nació el 16 de Abril de 1971 en Lake Jackson Texas, y muere el 31 de Marzo de 1995 en Corpus Cristi era de raza Mexico-Americano, fallece a raíz de un disparo que le propina la presidenta de su Club de Fans Yolanda Saldivar en Un Hotel en Corpus Cristi, pero realmente murió sin tener la esperanza de sobrevivir??

 .Soon after the fallout, Selena agreed to meet Saldívar in a Days Inn hotel in Corpus Christi[13] on the morning of March 31, 1995 to retrieve paperwork for tax purposes.^ Soon after the fallout, Selena agreed to meet Saldívar in a Days Inn hotel in Corpus Christi on the morning of March 31, 1995 to retrieve paperwork for tax purposes.
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 ^ In early 1995, the Quintanillas discovered that Yolanda Saldívar, the president of Selena's fan club and the manager of her boutiques, was stealing money from the boutiques and decided to fire her.
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 ^ Then on March 31, 1995, her life was taken away.
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 .At the hotel, Selena demanded the missing financial papers.^ Saldívar returned to the motel where Selena again demanded the missing financial papers.
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 ^ At the hotel, Selena demanded the missing financial papers.
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 .Saldívar delayed the handover by claiming she had been raped in Mexico.^ Saldívar delayed the handover by claiming she had been raped in Mexico.The singer drove Saldívar to a local hospital where doctors found no evidence of rape.
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 [2] .The singer drove Saldívar to a local hospital where doctors found no evidence of rape.^ Saldívar delayed the handover by claiming she had been raped in Mexico.The singer drove Saldívar to a local hospital where doctors found no evidence of rape.
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 [14] .Saldívar returned to the motel where Selena again demanded the missing financial papers.^ At the hotel, Selena demanded the missing financial papers.
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 ^ Saldívar returned to the motel where Selena again demanded the missing financial papers.
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Selena told Saldivar that she just couldn't be trusted anymore. .At 11:49 am, Yolanda drew a gun from her purse, pointing it at Selena.^ An argument ensued and Saldívar drew a gun from her purse, pointing it first at her own head and then at Selena.
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 ^ Candy reply: July 21st, 2009 at 11:49 pm heyy wannabe selena gomez…how do u that heart near yo name?… ” sweetie” .
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 ^ Anonymous January 7th, 2010 at 11:49 am 2423 this game suks it doesnt even look like selena her boobs r way to big!!!!
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 .As the singer turned and left the room, Saldívar shot her once in the back.^ As the singer turned and left the room, Saldívar shot her once in the back.
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 ^ Before collapsing to the floor, Selena named Saldívar as her assailant and gave the room number where she had been shot.
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 ^ As Selena tried to run out of the hotel room, Saldivar shot her in the back.
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 .Critically wounded, Selena ran towards the lobby to get help.^ Selena fled to the manager's office in the lobby for help, with Saldívar chasing her, calling her a "bitch."
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 .She collapsed on the floor as the clerk called 911, with Saldívar chasing her, calling her a bitch.^ Before collapsing to the floor, Selena named Saldívar as her assailant and gave the room number where she had been shot.
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 ^ Selena fled to the manager's office in the lobby for help, with Saldívar chasing her, calling her a "bitch."
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 [15] .Before collapsing to the floor, Selena named Saldívar as her assailant and gave the room number where she had been shot.^ Before collapsing to the floor, Selena named Saldívar as her assailant and gave the room number where she had been shot.
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 ^ As Selena tried to run out of the hotel room, Saldivar shot her in the back.
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 ^ As the singer turned and left the room, Saldívar shot her once in the back.
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 [16] .After an ambulance and the police arrived on the scene, Selena was transported to a local hospital.^ After an ambulance and the police arrived on the scene, Selena was transported to a local hospital.
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 .She died there from loss of blood at 1:05 p.m., two weeks before her 24th birthday.^ She died there from loss of blood at 1:05 p.m., at the age of 23.
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 ^ On April 12, 1995, two weeks after her death, George W. Bush, then the governor of Texas, declared her birthday "Selena Day" in Texas.
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 ^ Poor Olly , it's going to be a tough night for him - there's no way he should have been in the bottom two last week.

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After death

Selena's death had widespread impacts. .Major networks interrupted their regular programming to break the news; Tom Brokaw referred to Selena as "The Mexican Madonna".[18] Numerous vigils and memorials were held in her honor, and radio stations in Texas played her music non-stop.^ Anonymous July 8th, 2009 at 9:24 pm 1155 i love your music selena and i want to see your new movie princess protectection program with your awsome bestie demi!yu rock love the fashion!!!
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 ^ Selena's title of "Queen of Tejano Music" was quickly replaced with a new one: "The Mexican Madonna," which grew in popularity as people unfamiliar with Tejano music had to have the significance of Selena's death explained to them in terms they could understand.
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 ^ Erica reply: September 5th, 2009 at 12:18 am Stop pretending to be Selena Gomez.
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 [2] Her funeral drew approximately 60,000 mourners, many of whom traveled from outside the United States.[2] Among the celebrities who were reported to have immediately phoned the Quintanilla family to express their condolences were Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias and Madonna.[7] .People magazine published a commemorative issue in honor of Selena's memory and musical career, titled Selena 1971–1995, Her Life in Pictures.^ This is a tremendous honor to Selena’s memory as well as a celebration of her life.” .
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 ^ Selena Remembered is the VHS re-release of the Edward James Olmos narration of Selena's life, music, and her dream.
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 ^ This commemorative sheet issue honors the late recording star and marks her first appearance on U.S. postage.
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 [2] A few days afterwards, Howard Stern mocked Selena's murder and burial, poked fun at her mourners, and criticized her music. Stern said, "This music does absolutely nothing for me. Alvin and the Chipmunks have more soul... Spanish people have the worst taste in music. They have no depth." Stern's comments outraged and infuriated the Hispanic community across Texas.[19] After a disorderly conduct arrest warrant was issued in his name, Stern later made an on-air apology, in Spanish, for his comments.[20] .Two weeks after her death, on April 12, George W. Bush, then Governor of Texas, declared Selena's birthday April 16 as "Selena Day" in Texas.^ On April 12, 1995, two weeks after her death, George W. Bush, then the governor of Texas, declared her birthday "Selena Day" in Texas.
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 ^ Selena Gomez reply: October 14th, 2009 at 12:16 am selena up there your a fake and dont make fun of my clothes .
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 ^ August 13th, 2009 at 2:01 pm 1428 i thought u were 16 selena u were born july 22 1992 and the country u were born is grand priare texas USA. .
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.That summer, Selena's album Dreaming of You, a combination of Spanish-language songs and new English-language tracks, debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, making her the first Hispanic singer to accomplish this feat[21] and the second highest debut after Michael Jackson's HIStory.^ Bittersweet Success Selena 's last album, 'Dreaming of You,' debuted at No.
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 ^ What makes you the Ultimate Selena Fan?
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 ^ November 17th, 2009 at 7:19 pm 2066 i love u selena your the best i love you on wizards of waverly place your new movie wizards of waverly place the movie its the best love u .
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 [7] .On its release date, the album sold over 175,000 copies, a record for a female pop singer, and it sold two million copies in its first year.^ The "Big Chi" also developed Selena's first self-titled debut album released under EMI Latin.
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 ^ Selena Remembered, the first CD/DVD collection to be released in these coming months as part of the Selena 10th Year Anniversary material.
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 [22] .Songs such as "I Could Fall in Love" and "Dreaming of You" were played widely by mainstream English-language radio, with the latter reaching #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.^ May 18th, 2009 at 3:34 pm oh my god when i played this game i was so in love with this game and selena gomez your amasing i love you xxxxxxxxxxx .
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 ^ January 10th, 2010 at 2:09 am 2448 i love love love you sleana you are so so so cool i love you shows and your songs .
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 ^ April 23rd, 2009 at 3:05 am 593 omg is it realy hannah /miley and selena gomez i love playing both your games could you please send me a message i am begging you .
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 .Meanwhile, "I Could Fall in Love", while ineligible for the Hot 100 at the time, reached #12 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart and the top 10 on the Adult Contemporary Chart.^ January 10th, 2009 at 12:11 am 100 i love you !!
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 ^ Homygirl reply: June 23rd, 2009 at 12:46 pm i love u salena my brother thinks ur hot i think ur pretty thought .
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 ^ September 7th, 2009 at 12:16 am omg i love jake t austin he is so cute when was the last time u saw him .
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 David Byrne has paid homage to Selena on his past tours with Tosca Strings by performing their duo God's Child. ."Dreaming of You" was certified three times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.^ Her English album, "Dreaming of you," released post-humously, became the fastest-selling Latino album at the time.
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 ^ The fact that I can say I have a record is a dream come true to me but not possible if it weren't for you guys.
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 ^ Also on the disc are three classic Selena videos, "La Llamada," "Dreaming Of You" and "No Me Queda Mas," shot on San Antonio's Riverwalk.
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 [23]
.In October 1995, a Houston jury convicted Saldívar of first degree murder and sentenced her to life in prison, with the possibility of parole in thirty years.^ He also offers his memories of what he was doing on March 31, 1995, when he first heard that entertainer Selena Quintanilla Perez had been murdered.
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 [24] .The gun used to kill Selena was later destroyed and the pieces thrown into Corpus Christi Bay.^ She was killed by her fan club president, Yolanda Saldivar, at a Corpus Christi Motel.
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 ^ It was the day that Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez was brutally gunned down at a Corpus Christi motel.
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 ^ Organizers of the event played a video tribute to the late Tejano star who was gunned down in a Corpus Christi motel 10 years ago.
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 [25][26]

Legacy

.Jennifer Lopez played Selena in a film about her life.^ Warner Brothers made a film based on her life starring Jennifer Lopez in 1997.
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 ^ All the month of August Cinemax, a division of Time-Warner Entertainment, will be showing 'Selena' starring Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos.
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 ^ The design drawings and finished costumes from Giant are on display, as are Faye Dunaway's dress from Bonnie and Clyde and the stretch-fabric outfit that Jennifer Lopez wore in Selena.
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 Directed by Gregory Nava, the biopic opened with mostly positive reviews.[27] Over 20,000 people auditioned for the leading role in the movie.[28] The film stirred some controversy in the Mexican-American community, since Lopez is Puerto Rican-American and played the role of a singer of Mexican descent. .But Selena's fans supported the movie, and Lopez's acting in the film helped elevate her career.^ Once again thanks to all of our visitor who's undying support helps keep this site up in the memory and legacy of Selena.
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 ^ Kaitlyn December 10th, 2009 at 12:23 am 2172 cool game but i have to say im not a selena fan because its not like she cares about us.
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 ^ November 9th, 2009 at 8:50 am selena i am such a big fan of u.I love ur new movie “wizards of the waverly place”.AND i hope ur enjoin ur life.
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 [29] .Although Lopez succeeded as a pop star a few years later, Selena's voice was dubbed in for all the songs in the movie.^ 'Selena' the Movie on Cinemax all Month.
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 ^ She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later.
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 ^ Louis is cutting, "I love everything except the voice Lloyd, I think you're a real little pop star though."

 [30] .For her role, Lopez was nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a Musical.^ SPOTTED: Taylor Momsen on Gossip Girl Set Taylor Swift Grabs SIX American Music Award Nominations!
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.Reliant Stadium in Houston hosted a tribute concert, Selena ¡VIVE!, on April 7, 2005. Held a week after the 10th anniversary of her death, over 65,000 fans attended the concert, which featured high-profile artists including Gloria Estefan, Pepe Aguilar, Thalía, Paulina Rubio, Ana Barbara, Alejandra Guzmán, Ana Gabriel, and Fey.^ Selena Vive concert: Breaks records .
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 ^ EMI Latin releases DVD of selections from Selena tribute concert in Houston Selena fans lucky enough to attend the April 7 tribute concert in Houston might want to buy the "Selena: Vive!"
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 ^ Some of the artists that will be attending are international hit stars such as Thalia, El Banda Recordo, Bobby Pulido, Gloria Estefan, Fey, Ana Gabriel, Alejandra Guzman, and many more.
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 .The artists performed renditions of Selena's music, as did her brother, A.B. Quintanilla, who performed with his band Kumbia Kings backed with footage of Selena singing "Baila Esta Cumbia". Broadcast live on the Univision network, Selena ¡VIVE! is the highest-rated and most-viewed Spanish-language show in American television history.^ Selena to join Univision Music Group?
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 ^ Performances in which Selena performed on the Johnny Canales Show.
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 ^ Because the show has been cut to 40 minutes, a dozen or so acts are omitted, including her brother's band, A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia Kings; Paulina Rubio; and Selena's original band, Los Dinos, whose members reunited for this event.
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 .The show, which lasted over three hours, scored a 35.9 Nielsen household rating.^ The telecast achieved a record-breaking 35.9 household rating to become the highest-rated and most-viewed Spanish-language TV special ever.
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.The American Bank Center in Corpus Christi named their 2,526-seat concert auditorium, Selena Auditorium, in her memory.^ It was the day that Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez was brutally gunned down at a Corpus Christi motel.
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 ^ Her hometown paper, the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, assembled a large package on the singer, and there are sure to be scores of visitors to the Selena Memorial, a life-size bronze statue situated near the waterfront.
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 ^ January 9th, 2010 at 4:26 am hey selena my name is jay i just wanna meet u so bad,But whens your next concert!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Selected discography

Main articles: Selena discography and Selena videography
Independent Studio albums
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Studio albums

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
1995 Don Juan DeMarco Ranchera singer Minor role
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1985–1995 Johnny Canales Show herself TV appearances
1987–1995 Tejano Music Awards herself TV appearances
1993 Dos mujeres, un camino herself
2005 Selena !VIVE! herself honoree
2008 Biography TV series (2 episodes)
2009 Top Trece TV series (1 episode)
2009 Historia de una Leyenda TV series (1 episode)
2010 Famous Crime Scene: Selena TV series (1 episode) featured

References

  1. ^ Selena Quintanilla Samora in the Spanish naming system.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Mitchell, Rick. "Selena". Houston Chronicle, May 21, 1995. Retrieved on February 1, 2008.
  3. ^ a b c d Orozco, Cynthia E. Quintanilla Pérez, Selena. The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved on May 29, 2009
  4. ^ HSA Banquet Features Father of Late Tejano Star Selena, Baylor University press release, November 4, 1999. Retrieved October 13, 2006.
  5. ^ Ware, Susan. Notable American Women: A Biographical Dictionary, Harvard University Press 2005. ISBN 067401488X
  6. ^ http://www.caller.com/news/1997/apr/16/birthday-hoopla-prohibited/
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  20. ^ http://www.tmz.com/2005/12/15/sterns-most-shocking-moments/ Stern's Most Shocking
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External links

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Discography · Songs · Videography · Filmography · Products · Tours · Awards
Independent studio albums
Selena Y Los Dinos (1984) · The New Girl in Town (1985) · Alpha (1986) · Munequito De Trapo (1987) · And the Winner Is (1987) · Preciosa (1988) · Dulce Amor (1988)
EMI studio albums
Selena (1989) · Ven Conmigo (1990) · Entre a Mi Mundo (1992) · Live! (1993) · Amor Prohibido (1994) · Dreaming of You (1995)
Films/TV
Video/live albums
Live! (1993) · Remembered (1997) · Live! The Last Concert (2001) · Live! The Last Concert DVD (2003) · Ones Selena DVD (2002) · Greatest Hits Selena DVD (2003) · Unforgettable: The Live Album(2005) · Selena Vive (2005) · Dos Historias DVD (2006) · Through the Years DVD (2007)
Documentaries
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Ven Conmigo Live Tour (1990-1992) · Entre a Mi Mundo Tour (1992-1993) · Selena Live! Tour (1993-1994) · Amor Prohibido Tour (1994) · Crossover Tour (Cancelled) · Selena Broadway Play (1999-2003) · Selena el Musical (2002-2006)
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"Dame un Beso" · "Con Esta Copa" · "Dame tu amor"  · "Muñequito de Trapo" · "A Million to One"  · "Enamorada de Tí" · "Acuredate de Mi"  · "Tu No Sabes" · La Bamba" · "Yo Te Dare" · "Terco Corazon" · "Quiero" · "Quiero Estar Contigo" · "Yo Fui Aquella" · "Como Quisiera" · "Dulce Amor" · "Que" · "Always Mine" · "Carino, Carino Mio" · "Quisiera Darte"
EMI (1989-1995)
"Contigo Quiero Estar" · "Sukiyaki" · "Besitos" · "Aunque No Salga El Sol" · "Baila Esta Cumbia" · "No Quiero Saber" · "Enamorada De Ti" · "Ya Ves" · "La Tracalera" · "Buenos Amigos" · "Como La Flor" · "La Caracha" · "¿Qué Creias?" · "Amame" · "No Debes Jugar" · "La Llamada" · "Tu Robaste Mi Corazon" · "Donde Quiera Que Estés" · "Amor Prohibido" · "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" · "No Me Queda Mas" · "Fotos y Recuredos " · "Si Una Vez" · "El Chico Del Apartmento 512"
Posthumous singles (1995-2009)
"I Could Fall In Love" · "Dreaming of You" · "I'm Getting Used To You" · "Tú Sólo Tú" · "Techno Cumbia" · "El Toro Relajo" · "Sukiyaki" · "Captive Heart" · "God's Child"  · "Siempre Hace Frio" · "A Million to One" · "Costumbres" · "No Quiero Saber" · "Where Did the Feeling Go?" · "Is It The Beat?" · "Disco Medley" · "A Boy Like That" · "Viviars Selena" · "One More Time" · "Always Mine (Remix)" · "Don't Throw Away My Love" · "La Bamba" · "I'm Getting Used To You" · "Disco Medley" · "Dame Tu Amor" · "Pa'Que Me Sirve La Vida" · "Rama Caida" · "La Puerta Se Cerro" · "Enamorada De Ti (Club remix)" · "A Million to One (Sampler)" · "Cien Anos" · "Con Tanto Amor Medley" · "Puede Ser" · "Como Te Quiero Yo A Ti" · "No Llores Mas Corazon" · "Tú Sólo Tú" · "Feelingls"
Tributes (1995-present)
"I Miss You (Selena)" · "Viviras Selena" · "One More Time" · "Best I Can" · "Selena (Tony Joe White song)" · "Selena (Wyclef song)"

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Etymology

First found in the seventeenth century, possibly from Ancient Greek Selene, goddess of the moon, or Latin Caelina "heavenly".

Proper noun

Singular
Selena
Plural
-
Selena
  1. A female given name.

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Simple English

Selena
Birth name Selena Quintanilla
Also known as Selena, Selena Perez, Queen of Tejano music
Born April 16, 1971(1971-04-16)
Origin Lake Jackson, Texas, U.S.
Died March 31, 1995 (aged 23)
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Genres Tejano, Latin pop, R&B, pop
Occupations Actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, fashion designer
Years active 1982-1995
Labels EMI Latin, Q-Productions
Associated acts Selena Y Los Dinos
Website [2]

Selena Quintanilla-Perez was a Grammy Award winning Mexican-American pop singer[1][2]. In the early 1990s, Selena was the international "Queen of Tejano Music"[3]. In 1992, Selena's album Entre A Mi Mundo which contained Selena's signature song "Como La Flor" was certified 6X Platinum by the RIAA[4]. In 1994, Selena's album Amor Prohibido became Latin's best selling album of all time. The album itself released eight out of ten singles, some of which were on Billboard[5]. Amor Prohibido was certified as Multi Platinum by the RIAA[6]. Soon after the popular rise of Selena's albums, EMI Latin and SBK Records began preparing Selena for her very first major English album. On February 24, 1995, Selena played at a sell out concert at the Houston Astrodome[7]. Sadly the 23-year-old singer was tragiclly killed by her friend and president of the Selena Fan Club on March 31, 1995[8]. The Latino world was horrified that their queen was killed[8]. Candle light vigils were given in Selena's honor[8]. Millions of fans showed up at Selena's house and Selena's store "Selena Etc."[8]. Selena's funeral drew over 60,000 mourners. Selena became an icon due to her tragic death[8]. In 1997, Jennifer Lopez reminded the world's lost; as she played "Selena" in the blockbuster movie about the young singer's life[9].

EMI Discography

Main page: Selena discography
  • Selena (1989)
  • Ven Conmigo (1990)
  • Entre A Mi Mundo (1992)
  • Live! (1993)
  • Amor Prohibido (1994)
  • Dreaming of You (1995)

References

  1. ↑ "Live: Selena: Music". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Live-Selena/dp/B000000VM7. Retrieved 2010-02-21. 
  2. ↑ "GRAMMY.com". GRAMMY.com. 2009-02-08. http://www2.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/Winners/Results.aspx?title=&winner=Selena&year=0&genreID=0&hp=1. Retrieved 2010-02-21. 
  3. ↑ "Selena - Biography of Queen of Tejano Music Selena - About.com". Latinmusic.about.com. http://latinmusic.about.com/od/artistsoz/p/PRO01SELENA.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-21. 
  4. ↑ "Album artist 777 - Selena". Tsort.info. http://tsort.info/music/1qj3w0.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-21. 
  5. ↑ [1][dead link]
  6. ↑ "Gold & Platinum - February 20, 2010". RIAA. http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=AMOR%20PROHIBIDO&artist=Selena&format=ALBUM&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25. Retrieved 2010-02-21. 
  7. ↑ "Selena Facts". Selenaforever.com. http://www.selenaforever.com/Selena/Selena_Facts.html. Retrieved 2010-02-21. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Howe, Sam (1995-04-01). "Grammy-Winning Singer Selena Killed in Shooting at Texas Motel - Obituary; Biography". NYTimes.com. http://www.nytimes.com/1995/04/01/obituaries/grammy-winning-singer-selena-killed-in-shooting-at-texas-motel.html?pagewanted=1. Retrieved 2010-02-21. 
  9. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120094/

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