Guide Note

Selena was a Mexican American singer that was born in Texas. She began singing when she was six and was in the band Selena y Los Dinos, that was formed by her father. When Selena was 12, she released her first album Mis Primeras Grabaciones from a local record company. The album wasn't sold in any stores and didn't gain much success. The album Selena was her first release by a major record label, EMI Latin. The album was released in 1989 and was fairly successful. The album Dreaming of You was the last studio album that she recorded. It was released on July 18, 1995.

Fast Facts

Birth Name: Selena Quintanilla
Born: April 16, 1971
Origin: Lake Jackson, Texas
Died: March 31, 1995 (age 23)
Years Active: 1984–1995
Labels: EMI Records, Capitol Records
Brother Abraham Quintanilla is in the band Los Kumbia Kings
Biographical movie starring Jennifer Lopez released in 1997
There is a tribute museum to her in Corpus Christi, Texas called "Mirador de la Flor"

Selena's Murder

On March 31, 1995 Selena was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar. Saldivar was stealing money from Selena's boutiques and had a fallout with the family. Selena met Saldivar at a hotel and demanded the missing financial papers. As the argument heated, Saldivar drew a gun and shot Selena. She was taken to the hospital where she died from loss of blood at the age of 23. Saldivar is currently serving a life sentence and will not be eligible for parole until 2025.

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Selena

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Official Site: Selena
Wikipedia: Selena
Biography: Selena
Profile: Selena
Article: "Selena's Legacy Grows After Her Death" (2005)
Album Review: Dreaming Of You | Buy
YouTube Video: "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" (Live) (Time 3:26)

Selena News and Gossip

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CNN: Yolanda Saldivar Found Guilty of Selena's Murder (1995)
Chron.com: "Modern, Traditional Mix In Vibrant Selena Tribute" (2005)
The New York Times: "Grammy-Winning Singer Selena Killed in Shooting at Texas Motel" (2005)
Caller.com: "Selena To Be Featured on a Postage Stamp" (2006)

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YouTube: "I Could Fall in Love"
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YouTube: "Enamorada De Ti" (Live)
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YouTube: Selena Interview
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Selena Biographies, Articles, and Blogs

Biography.com: Selena Biography
Chron.com: "Selena Left a Cultural, Musical Legacy" (2005)
Phoenix New Times: "In Memory of Selena: A Generation of Impersonation" (1995)
Cowboy, Realtors Home & Ranch Blog: A Commemoration to Selena
MySA.com Blog Post: Selena: Impact and Influence
Families.com Blog Post: Selena Quintanilla: Death Of A Rose
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