Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, popularly known as Selena, was a renowned American singer, songwriter, and fashion designer, often referred to as the 'Queen of Tejano Music.' Born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, she gained immense popularity in the 1990s for her vibrant music and charismatic performances, which helped to popularize Tejano music beyond its regional roots. Tragically, her life was cut short when she was murdered by Yolanda Saldívar, her former fan club president, on March 31, 1995. Selena's legacy continues to influence artists and resonate with fans worldwide, solidifying her status as a cultural icon.
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Selena is portrayed as a legendary figure who broke barriers for women in Latin music.
Un nuevo documental de Netflix ofrece un retrato íntimo de Selena, desde el archivo de su familia
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-17
Selena Quintanilla Perez is the late Queen of Tejano music whose story is being told in a new Netflix documentary.
‘Selena y Los Dinos’: Candid footage captured by late singer’s sister is the treasured heart of a new Netflix doc
United States· 2025-11-17
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez has taken on a mythical status as the Queen of Tejano who broke barriers for women in Latin music.
Netflix doc opens the family vault on singer Selena | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-11-15
The late pop star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez and frames her cultural impact through identity politics.
White House slams Smithsonian exhibit for 'undermining' American storyUnited States· 2025-07-05
Selena Quintanilla was a popular Mexican-American singer who was tragically murdered in 1995.
Las últimas palabras de Selena Quintanilla acusaron a Yolanda SaldívarDominican Republic· 2025-03-31
Selena Quintanilla was a prominent Tex-Mex singer who was tragically murdered at the age of 23.
Selena Quintanilla: cómo fue el asesinato de "la reina del tex-mex" hace 30 años a manos de la presidenta de su club de fans
Bolivia· 2025-03-30
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a prominent figure in the Latin pop music industry and is remembered as the 'Queen of Tejano Music'.
La reina del ‘tex-mex’ y la asesina: el mito de Selena sigue vivo 30 años después de su muerte | Cultura
Spain· 2025-03-30
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a Latin pop star who was fatally shot by Yolanda Saldívar in 1995.
Selena Quintanilla's killer denied paroleUnited States· 2025-03-30Selena is remembered as a powerful voice in Tejano music and a cultural icon nearly 30 years after her death.
On the 30th anniversary of Selena’s death, her killer is denied paroleUnited States· 2025-03-29
Selena was one of the first Mexican-Americans to enter the mainstream music scene and was on the verge of crossing over to the English pop market when she was murdered.
Niegan libertad condicional a Yolanda Saldívar, asesina de SelenaDominican Republic· 2025-03-29Selena rose to fame and won a Grammy in the early 1990s when Tejano music was booming.
Yolanda Saldívar denied parole 30 years after Selena murder conviction
United Kingdom· 2025-03-28Selena was a famous Tejano singer who was tragically murdered at the age of 23.
A 30 años del crimen de Selena, le niegan la libertad condicional a la mujer que fundó su club de fans y luego la asesinó
Argentina· 2025-03-28
Selena was a Tejano music legend who was fatally shot in 1995.
Selena’s killer, Yolanda Saldívar, has been denied paroleUnited States· 2025-03-28Selena was a music legend known for breaking barriers for women in Latin music.
UPDATE | Woman who killed music icon Selena denied parole | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-28Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a music legend known for her unique blend of Tejano, pop, and cumbia music.
Yolanda Saldívar up for parole 30 years after Selena’s murder | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-03-27
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a music legend known for her unique blend of Tejano, pop, and cumbia music.
30 years after music icon Selena's murder, killer Yolanda Saldívar is up for parole in the US | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-27Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a Latin pop star who was fatally shot by her former fan club president Yolanda Saldívar in 1995.
Selena's killer says singer is partially responsible for her own death: reportUnited States· 2025-03-17