Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was an American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, businesswoman, model, actress, and fashion designer. Referred to as the "Queen of Tejano music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. Billboard magazine named her the top-selling Latin artist of the 1990s decade, while her posthumous collaboration with MAC cosmetics became the best-selling celebrity collection in cosmetics history. Media outlets called her the "Tejano Madonna" for her clothing choices. She also ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all time and is credited for catapulting a music genre into the mainstream market. The youngest child of the Quintanilla family, she debuted on the music scene as a member of the band Selena y Los Dinos, which also included her elder siblings A.B. Quintanilla and Suzette Quintanilla.
| Born | Selena Quintanilla, April 16, 1971, Lake Jackson, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 1995, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound to subclavian artery |
| Resting place | Seaside Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. |
| Monuments | Mirador de la Flor |
| Other names | Selena Quintanilla-Pérez |
| Alma mater | Pacific Western University |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress, spokeswoman, fashion designer, activist, entrepreneur |
| Parents | Abraham Quintanilla (father), Marcella Samora (mother) |
| Relatives | Suzette Quintanilla (sister), A.B. Quintanilla (brother) |
Giới thiệu về Selena
This film tells the true story of Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla. Gregory Nava wrote and directed the film.
Thành tựu & Danh hiệu của Selena
Selena was brutally murdered by Yolanda Saldívar at the age of 23. In order to prepare for her role as Selena, actor Jennifer Lopez briefly lived with Selena Quintanilla-Perez's family.
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