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.
Born on Apr 16, 1971 (54 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 154,674 | $21,000,000 | 9,813$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,100 | $89,000 | 83$ |
| Totals | 2 | 341,850,561 | 164,774 | $21,089,000 | 9,896$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Dominican Republic:
Selena is portrayed as a legendary figure who broke barriers for women in Latin music.
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United States:
Selena Quintanilla Perez is the late Queen of Tejano music whose story is being told in a new Netflix documentary.
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Jamaica:
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez has taken on a mythical status as the Queen of Tejano who broke barriers for women in Latin music.
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United States:
The late pop star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez and frames her cultural impact through identity politics.
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Dominican Republic:
Selena Quintanilla was a popular Mexican-American singer who was tragically murdered in 1995.
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Bolivia:
Selena Quintanilla was a prominent Tex-Mex singer who was tragically murdered at the age of 23.
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Spain:
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a prominent figure in the Latin pop music industry and is remembered as the 'Queen of Tejano Music'.
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United States:
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a Latin pop star who was fatally shot by Yolanda Saldívar in 1995.
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United States:
Selena is remembered as a powerful voice in Tejano music and a cultural icon nearly 30 years after her death.
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Dominican Republic:
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.
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