Selena Quintanilla Perez was poised to become a superstar across America when her sudden death rocked millions of people. It’s odd to think that 21 years have passed since Selena tragically passed away. March 31, 2020, marked the 25th anniversary of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's death.
She was a Mexican-American singer and entertainer who became known internationally. Selena Quintanilla Perez called Corpus Christi home. ASSOCIATED PRESS Still, her memory lives on in the hearts of her fans, her family members and her widowed husband, Chris Pérez. Twenty years later, her fans continue… It's been 20 years since Tejano music sensation Selena Quintanilla Perez was murdered. Imelda was a sophomore then; she's a senior now. about her. Get the latest news about Selena Quintanilla, the Queen of Tejano, and the annual festival that honors her, Fiesta de la Flor. Selena Quintanilla-Pére, known to her fans as Selena, was on her way to reaching superstardom when her life met an untimely and tragic end on March 31, 1995. Before she turned nine years old, a pretty Texas girl named Selena Quintanilla Perez was already singing at roadhouse dance halls and weddings, purveying a bright, up-tempo version of traditional Mexican-American border music.
Selena interview gives young writer lasting memories By Jenny Strasburg Staff Writer (This article appeared on the entertainment page of Carroll High School's student newspaper, dated Oct. 19, 1994: "Selena Reflects on Success," by Imelda Basurto, staff writer.)
Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the San Antonio Express-News on April 1, 1995, one day after Selena's death. selena was born on april 16 1971 to abraham and marcella quintanilla.when she was 3 she began to sing then in her teen years her father put together a band called selena y los dinos with her siblings susette and a.b. We remember the five things we love most. Abraham Quintanilla is setting the record straight in an autobiography that is set to release later this year that chronicles his life and that of his late daughter Selena. Selena Quintanilla, “The Queen of Tejano,” was killed by her fan club’s president, Yolanda Saldévar, on March 31, 1995. Selena, (SELENA QUINTANILLA PEREZ), U.S.-born Hispanic singer (born April 16, 1971, Lake Jackson, Texas—died March 31, 1995, Corpus Christi, Texas), was dubbed the Latin Madonna and was poised to achieve crossover success with the release of her first English-language album before being murdered, apparently by the founder of her fan club, who was suspected of embezzlement. Selena Quintanilla performs for the crowd during a dance following the Feria de las Flores queen's contest at Memorial Coliseum Aug. 12, 1989, in Corpus Christi, Texas.