Selena - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	April 16, 1971
Age	54
Birthplace	Lake Jackson, Texas, USA
Zodiac Sign	Aries - (see also Selena's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Pig
Generation	Generation X
Known For	Pioneering Tejano and Latin music, her hit albums (including 'Amor Prohibido' and 'Dreaming of You'), and her posthumous influence on pop culture.

Intro

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known professionally as Selena, was an American singer widely regarded as the 'Queen of Tejano Music.' She helped popularize Tejano music throughout the United States and Latin America, earning widespread acclaim for her crossover appeal and influence on Latin music and culture.

Early Life & Background

Selena was born to Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla and Abraham Quintanilla Jr. She began singing as a child in her family's band, Selena y Los Dinos, and quickly rose to prominence in the male-dominated Tejano music scene.

Career Highlights

Won the Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Album for 'Selena Live!' (1994).
Released the critically acclaimed albums 'Amor Prohibido' (1994) and 'Dreaming of You' (posthumously, 1995).
Became one of the best-selling Latin artists, recognized for breaking barriers in the music industry.
Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2017).

Trivia

Selena was also a successful fashion designer and opened several boutiques.
She was tragically murdered in 1995 by Yolanda Saldívar, the former president of her fan club.
Her life and legacy were depicted in the 1997 film 'Selena,' starring Jennifer Lopez.

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