Selena Quintanilla

Selena Quintanilla

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Selena Quintanilla, known as the 'Queen of Tejano music', was a highly influential Mexican-American singer and cultural icon whose life and career were tragically cut short in 1995, but she remains a beloved figure in Latin music and is remembered for her powerful voice and vibrant performances.

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Selena Quintanilla is celebrated as the queen of tex-mex and is the focus of a new exhibition at the Grammy Museum.

Qué objetos se exhiben en la nueva exposición en el Museo del Grammy
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-16
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Selena Quintanilla was a famous musician whose career was managed by her father, Abraham Quintanilla.

Abraham Quintanilla, el hombre que estuvo detrás de la vida y la carrera de Selena hasta su muerte
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-12-14
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Selena was tragically murdered at the age of 23 by her former manager, Yolanda Saldívar.

El día que el padre de Selena desmintió haber rechazado una transfusión de sangre para su hija
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-12-14
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Selena was a renowned artist and the daughter of Abraham Quintanilla, who played a key role in her career.

¿De qué murió Abraham Quintanilla? Esto se sabe del deceso del padre de Selena
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-13
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Abraham Quintanilla was the father of music icon Selena Quintanilla, who rose to fame with the group 'Selena y Los Dinos'.

Abraham Quintanilla, padre de Selena, muere a los 86 años
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-12-13
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Selena is referred to as the 'Queen of Tex-Mex'.

Fallece Abraham Quintanilla, padre de Selena, a los 86 años
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-13
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Selena was recognized internationally from a young age, largely due to the support of her father, Abraham Quintanilla.

Muere Abraham Quintanilla, padre y exmánager de Selena, a los 86 años
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-13
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Selena was a famous Tex-Mex singer who was murdered at the age of 23.

Muere Abraham Quintanilla, el padre de Selena
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-12-13
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Selena Quintanilla was a celebrated musician whose career was tragically cut short when she was murdered at the age of 23.

Abraham Quintanilla, padre de Selena y pieza clave en su carrera, falleció a los 86 años
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-13
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Selena's song 'Amor Prohibido' was performed by Dua Lipa, highlighting her legacy in the Tex Mex genre.

Dua Lipa rinde homenaje a Selena en su último concierto de su gira Optimism Radical; canta "Amor prohibido"
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-12-06
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Selena Quintanilla's life and struggles for fame are depicted in a documentary series released on Netflix.

¡Vivos o muertos! Cantantes latinos están en el foco de las series televisivas
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-11-12
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The National Symphony Orchestra of Guatemala will pay tribute to Selena Quintanilla, one of the greatest exponents of cumbia and tex-mex.

El legado tex-mex de Selena Quintanilla resonará con la Orquesta Sinfónica de Guatemala
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-09-24
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Selena Quintanilla is famous for popularizing the song Amor prohibido, composed by Coré Cuestas Chacón.

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Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-08-26
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Nadia Mejía cites Selena Quintanilla as one of her greatest inspirations.

Quién es Nadia Mejía, la Miss Universo Ecuador 2025 | Gente | Entretenimiento
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-07-27
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Selena Quintanilla's tragic death in 1995 is compared to Christina Grimmie's case, highlighting the dangers faced by artists from obsessed fans.

Index - FOMO - Egy 22 éves lánynak kellett meghalnia ahhoz, hogy megtanuljunk határokat húzni
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-06-10
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Karol G mentions Selena Quintanilla as one of her great references in music.

Thalía reacciona a homenaje de Karol G en su documental de Netflix
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-05-14
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Selena Quintanilla is celebrated as a major figure in Tex-Mex music and her tragic death at a young age increased her legacy.

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Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2025-04-17
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Selena is honored at the Festival Pa'l Norte, highlighting her legacy in Tex-Mex music.

A.B. Quintanilla explota ante pregunta incómoda en homenaje a Selena
El Deber·BoliviaBolivia· 2025-04-07
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Selena Quintanilla is in the third place among the best female Latin pop artists.

Shakira, feliz tras coronarse como mejor cantante de pop latino de todos los tiempos, según Billboard - Gente
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2025-04-03
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Selena Quintanilla is recognized as a deceased iconic figure in Latin pop.

¿Shakira es la mejor artista pop latino de todos los tiempos? Vea el top 10 que hizo Billboard
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-04-02
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The late Selena Quintanilla was awarded the third place in the ranking.

la mejor cantante de pop latino de todos los tiempos, según Billboard
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-04-02
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Selena Quintanilla continues to reign in Latin music even 30 years after her death.

30 años después de su muerte, Selena Quintanilla mantiene su reinado en la música latina
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-04-02
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The third place was awarded to the late Selena Quintanilla.

Shakira es la mejor cantante de pop latino de todos los tiempos, según Billboard
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-04-01
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Selena Quintanilla continues to reign in Latin music 30 years after her death with a new documentary and renewed interest in her music.

Selena Quintanilla mantiene su reinado en la música latina 30 años después de su muerte
El Deber·BoliviaBolivia· 2025-04-01
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Selena Quintanilla was a famous singer who was tragically murdered in 1995.

A 30 años de la muerte de Selena Quintanilla, así vive el viudo de la cantante
El Deber·BoliviaBolivia· 2025-04-01
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Selena Quintanilla is a highly influential figure in Latin music, celebrated for her legacy even 30 years after her tragic assassination.

Documental de Selena Quintanilla se estrena por el aniversario 30 de su asesinato | Música | Entretenimiento
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-04-01
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