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Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, an American celebrity, was a multi-talented artist known for her skills as a singer, songwriter, spokesperson, model, actor, and fashion designer. She had the potential to become one of the most renowned artists in the world. Tragically, in 1995, Selena’s life was cut short when she was fatally shot by Yolanda Saldívar, a former employee of ‘Selena Etc. boutiques.’

Renowned as the ‘Queen of Tejano pop,’ she emerged as a dominant force in the 1990s, captivating the Latin music scene and earning accolades as one of the era’s top-selling artists. Her remarkable contributions to both music and fashion solidified her position as one of the most influential Latin figures of the late 20th century. Selena, along with fellow musicians, played a pivotal role in transforming ‘Tejano music’ into a thriving genre, leaving an indelible mark on its success.

Selena, born into a family of a singer-songwriter, stepped into the spotlight in 1980 as a member of the family band ‘Selena y Los Dinos.’ Her album ‘Entre a Mi Mundo’ enjoyed an incredible 32-week run at the top of the ‘Regional Mexican Albums’ chart, catapulting her into the limelight.

Selena’s renowned track, “Como La Flor,” emerged as a standout single in her discography. Additionally, her album ‘Live!’ achieved a significant milestone by winning the Grammy award for ‘Best Mexican-American Album.’ This remarkable achievement marked the first time a female artist in Tejano music received this prestigious accolade.

Height / Weight / Age

Selena Quintanilla, born on April 16, 1971, passed away at the young age of 23. She was widely regarded as a stunning actress, known for her captivating dark brown eyes, lustrous black hair, and an impeccable body with measurements of 35-25-37. Standing at a height of 5 feet 5 inches, she maintained a weight of approximately 57 kg.

Net Worth

Following the launch of her eponymous album, Selena Quintanilla experienced a rapid surge in popularity, establishing her music as a definitive benchmark for Mexican music and inspiring countless Latin artists. With a string of successful records under her belt, Selena’s exceptional talent earned her a coveted Grammy award.

Selena Quintanilla has amassed the majority of her wealth from her successful music career, resulting in an estimated net worth of $25 million US dollars at present.

Education / Family

Selena Quintanilla, a native of Texas, was born and raised in Lake Jackson, United States. She was the daughter of Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla and grew up alongside her brother and sister. Following her education at West Oso Junior High, she enrolled in the American School of Correspondence.

Name	Selena Quintanilla
Nickname	Buffy, La Reina de Tex-Mex, Preciosa, Sel, Queen of Tejano
Birth Place	Lake Jackson, Texas, United States
Date Of Birth	April 16, 1971
Age	23 (at the time of death on March 31, 1995)
Height	In Centimetres – 165 cmIn Feet and Inches – 5′ 5”
Weight	In Kilograms – 57 kgIn Pounds – 126 lbs
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black
Profession	Actress, spokesperson, fashion designer, singer, songwriter
Zodiac sign	Aries
School	West Oso Junior High
College	American School of Correspondence
Religion	Jehovah’s Witness
Nationality	American
Home Town	Lake Jackson, Texas, United States
Fathers Name	Abraham Quintanilla Jr. (Former Musician)
Mothers Name	Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla
Brothers	A.B. Quintanilla III
Sister

Career / Fashion And Style

Selena released her self-titled debut album on October 17, 1989, which was recorded at ‘AMEN Studios’ in Texas and produced by ‘EMI Latin Records.’ In the same year, she also became a brand ambassador for ‘Coca-Cola.’ Following her successful debut, Selena released her second studio album, ‘Ven Conmigo,’ in 1990.

Selena’s track ‘Baila Esta Cumbia’ emerged as one of her earliest popular songs. In 1992, she achieved a breakthrough with her album ‘Entre a Mi Mundo,’ which dominated the ‘Regional Mexican Albums’ chart for an impressive 32 consecutive weeks at number one. Her Grammy-winning record, ‘Live!,’ was released in 1993.

At this point in time, in telenovelas such as ‘Dos Mujeres, Un Camino,’ she had already ventured into cameo roles as an actress. In 1994, she established her own clothing company. Two of her boutiques, named ‘Selena Etc.,’ were opened in Corpus Christi and San Antonio. In the same year, her fourth album titled ‘Amor Prohibido’ was released, achieving remarkable success as one of the top-selling Latin records in the United States.

Boyfriends, Affairs, Husband and More

She was married to Chris Perez but they did not have any children.

Boyfriends	Chris Perez (1989-1995)
Marital Status	Married
Husband	Chris Perez

Favorite Things

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