Selena Quintanilla Perez
April 16, 1971 - March 31, 1995
Selena was born to Mexican American parents on April 16th 1971 in Lake Jackson Texas. She was the youngest child of Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Marcella Ofelia Samora.
She joined her brother Abraham (A.B.) who was eight and sister Suzette who was four.
At the time of her tragic murder on March 31st 1995, Selena was known as “The Queen of Tejano”.
Tejano music is a fusion of polkas, country-western and traditional Mexican folk music that is sung in Spanish. Selena and her group “Los Dinos” created a unique sound by mixing in Colombian cumbia, pop and R&B – winning them fans all over the United States, Latin America and the world.
Selena is loved by her fans for her kindness, her love of her fans, her positive attitude and, of course, the wonderful music she made.