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Selena (I) (1971–1995)
Selena was born in Lake Jackson, Texas, a city 50 miles southeast 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...
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Born:in Lake Jackson, Texas, USADied:(age 23) in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA |
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Music department (12 credits)
Music department (12 credits)
2005
A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia Kings Feat. Selena: Baila esta cumbia (Remix)
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Self (9 credits)
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Album: "Mis Primeras Grabaciones" See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Biographical Movies | 8 Print Biographies | 2 Interviews | 7 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 54 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Selena Quintanilla | Selena Quintanilla-PérezHeight:
5' 5" (1.65 m)
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[on being compared to Madonna and Janet Jackson] I don't carry myself in a vulgar way, and our songs are not suggestive in any way. I just don't feel to go that route. With Madonna, that's her marketing strategy. I think Janet Jackson wanted to do that because it's a change. I mean, I want to sell my music. I wear the bra and tight pants on stage, but I don't think it will go any further than ... See more »Trivia:
Before her untimely death, Selena and Chris were planning to renew their vows on their fifth anniversary since they didn't have a real wedding. See more »Trademark:
Ability to sing pop, cumbia, rancheras, and R&B See more »Nickname:
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