Selena

Professional life

Selena Quintanilla Pérez, known simply as “Selena” to many, was an American singer and songwriter who achieved international fame in the 1990s. She was born April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas to Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Marcella Quintanilla. Selena was the youngest of the three children in her family, and was the lead singer of a family-owned band, Selena y Los Dinos.

Selena was known for her unique style of music, a mix of traditional Mexican cumbia and Tejano music, with a modern pop beat. She also recorded songs in English and Spanish, and was highly praised for her ability to bridge the gap between the two languages. By the mid-1990s, Selena was the most popular Latin artist in the United States, and was a major star in Mexico and Latin America.

In addition to her music career, Selena was also an entrepreneur. She founded the clothing boutique Selena Etc. in Corpus Christi, Texas and was a spokesperson for several major brands. She was also the first Latin artist to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Hollywood.

Selena's tragic death occurred on March 31, 1995, when she was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldívar, the former president of her fan club. Saldívar was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Selena's death shook the Latin music industry, and she was mourned by fans around the world. Her legacy continues to live on through her music and her fashion line, which is still popular today.

Selena was posthumously awarded a Grammy Award for Best Mexican/American Album for her first live album in 1997. She has been inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame, the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Texas Music Hall of Fame.

Selena Quintanilla Pérez was an immensely talented singer and songwriter who had a major impact on the Latin music scene. Her music and fashion lines remain popular today, and her legacy lives on in the hearts of her fans.

Birthday parties and gifts

Selena was known to go all out for her birthday celebrations. She would often throw lavish parties for her friends and family, complete with decorations, music, and fun activities. She was known to give her friends and family extravagant gifts for her birthday, such as cars, jewelry, and designer clothes. Selena was also known to make special birthday cakes for her friends and family, often decorating them with intricate designs and details.

Interesting facts related to Selena’s age

Selena was just 23 years 11 months and 15 days old at the time of her death, so she was almost 24 when she died.

She began performing with her family band when she was only nine years old and released her first album when she was twelve. By the time she was seventeen, she had released six studio albums and was already a major star in the Latin music scene. She continued to release new music and tour relentlessly until her untimely death.