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Selena (I) (1971–1995)


Selena was born in Lake Jackson, Texas, a suburb of Houston, to Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Marcella Quintanilla. Abraham opened a Mexican restaurant, Papagayo, in Lake Jackson. Selena was 9-years-old when her father discovered her talent for singing. He formed a band consisting of Selena on vocals, her brother A.B. Quintanilla on bass... See full bio »

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1997 Selena (writer: "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" 1994 / as Selena Quintanilla-Perez / performer: "Amor Prohibido" 1994, "Baila esta Cumbia" 1992, "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" 1994, "Como la Flor" 1992, "Dreaming of You" 1989, "I Could Fall in Love" 1995, "El Chico del Apartamento 512" 1994, "La Carcacha" 1992, "Funky Town" 1979, "I Will Survive" 1975, "Last Dance" 1978, "No Me Queda Mas" 1994, "On the Radio" 1979, "Si Una Vez" 1994, "Regresa a Mi" 2004, "Where Did the Feeling Go?" 1984)
 
1995 Cara e Coroa (TV series)
 
1995 Blue in the Face (performer: "God's Child")
 
1995 Selena Live: The Last Concert (video) (performer: "I Will Survive / Funky Town / Last Dance / The Hustle / On the Radio", "Amor Prohibido", "Baila Esta Cumbia", "Tus Desprecios", "Cobarde", "Techno Cumbia", "La Carcacha", "No Me Queda Más", "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom", "Si Una Vez", "El Chico del Apartamento 512", "Ya Ves", "Como La Flor")
 
1994 Don Juan DeMarco (performer: "El Toro Relajo", "No Me Quieras Tanto")
 
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1994 Don Juan DeMarco
Singer
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2005 Selena ¡vive! (TV movie) (dedicatee)
 
1997 Selena (dedicatee - as Selena Quintanilla Perez)
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
2013 Selena, su ultimo adios (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2003 Selena: Greatest Hits (video)
Herself
 
1995 Latin Nights (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1995 Selena Live: The Last Concert (video)
Herself
 
1994 Pa'lante con Cristina (TV series)
Herself
Special Edition (1994) … Herself
 
1994 The 36th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1994 Sábado gigante (TV series)
Herself
Selena (1994) … Herself
 
1993 Two Women, One Road (TV series)
Herself (1993)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (12 titles)
2008 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
2007 Selena: Queen of Tejano (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2004 Rumbo a los premios furia musical 2004 (TV movie)
Herself
 
2003 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2001 The Greatest (TV series documentary)
 
1998 American Justice (TV series documentary)
 
1998 Behind the Music (TV series documentary)
 
1997 Selena
Herself (uncredited)
 
1997 Selena: The Final Notes (video)
Herself
 
1997 Selena Remembered (video)
Herself
 
1996 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
1995 15th Annual Tejano Music Awards (video)
Herself - Special Tribute
 

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Biography: :  -- Selena Quintanilla made her recording debut in the '80s, going on to become an award-winning recording artist and Tejano music singer. In 1995, she was murdered by the founder of her fan club. Selena: Greatest Hits -- Selena hits the club in this smash hit from her debut album, Kiss & Tell.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1994) Album: "Amor Prohibido" See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Biographical Movies  | 9 Print Biographies  | 2 Interviews  | 5 Articles  | 54 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Facebook | Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Selena Quintanilla Perez | Selena Quintanilla

Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I think I'm very a kindhearted person. Um, I don't like to hurt people's feelings. If I do, it's not intentionally. I'm sincere and very honest. And I feel that nowadays a lot of people have lost that, but I think that starts in the home. My parents have taught me that. Being fair with people. See more »

Trivia:

Had two boutiques, one in San Antonio and one in Corpus Christi See more »

Trademark:

Red lipstick See more »

Nickname:

Sel See more »

Star Sign:

Aries