Selena Quintanilla - StarsUnfolded

Publish date: 2024-05-16
Other NameSelena Quintanilla-PérezNickname(s)• Preciosa
• Sel
• The Queen of Tejano
• Buffy
• La Reina de Tex-Mex
• Queen of Latin Music
• Tejano Madonna
• Queen of CumbiaProfession(s)Singer, Songwriter, Model, Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, and ActressPhysical Stats & MoreHeightin centimeters- 165 cm
in meters- 1.65 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 5”Eye ColorBrownHair ColorBrownCareerDebutAs a Singer
Album (As a Part of Selena y Los Dinos): Mis Primeras Grabaciones (1984)
Selena y Los Dinos - Mis Primeras Grabaciones (1984)
Album (As a Solo Artist): Selena (1989)
Selena (1989)
As an Actor: Dos Mujeres, Un Camino (1993) (Mexican Telenovela)
Selena in Dos Mujeres, Un Camino (1993)Last Work(s)Album: Dreaming of You (1995)
Dreaming of You (1995)
Acting: Don Juan DeMarco (1995) as 'Ranchera Singer'
Selena Quintanialla in Don Juan DeMarco (1995)Awards, Honors, Achievements• Inducted to Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017
Selena Quintanilla Getting Inducted at Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Made Guinness World Record for being 'Most Dominating Artist' in 1999
• The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Award - Among Most Performed Song for 'I Could Fall in Love' in 1995
• Grammy Award for Best Mexican/American Album for 'Selena Live!' in 1994
Selena Quintanilla with her Grammy Award
BMI Music Awards
• Song of the Year for 'No Mes Queda Mas' in 1995 and 'Si Una Vez' in 1996
• BMI Pop Music Award for 'Amor Prohibido' in 1995
• Most Performed Song of the Year for 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom' in 1995
• Singles With Over a Million Airplay Impressions for 'Dreaming of You' in 1995
Billboard Latin Music Awards
• Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female in 2016 and 2017
• Female Vocalist of the Year in 2011
• Digital Download Artist of the Year in 2011
• Latin Greatest-Hit Album of the Year for 'All My Hits — Todos Mis Exitos Vol. 2' in 2001
• Regional Mexican Hot Latin Track of The Year for 'Tú Sólo Tú' in 1996
• Regional Mexican Hot Latin Video of The Year for 'Tú Sólo Tú' in 1996
• Pop Album of the Year, Female for 'Dreaming of You' in 1996
• Hot Latin Tracks, Artist of the Year in 1994 and 1996
• Spirit of Hope Award in 1995
• Regional Mexican Album of the Year, Female for ‘Amor Prohibido’ in 1994
• Regional Mexican Song of the Year for ‘Amor Prohibido’ in 1994
• Music Video of the Year for 'No mes Queda Mas' in 1994
Lo Nuestro Awards
• Special Tribute Artist of the Year in 1996
• Regional Mexican Female Artist in 1993, 1994, and 1995
• Regional Mexican Album of the Year for 'Entre a Mi Mundo' in 1993 and 'Amor Prohibido' in 1995
• Regional Mexican Song of the Year for 'Como La Flor' in 1994 and 'Amor Prohibido' in 1995
• Female Pop Artist of the Year in 1995
Tejano Music Awards
• Best Female Vocalist of the 1980s in 2010
Selena Quintanilla Receving her Tejano Music Award
• Best Female Vocalist of the 1990s in 2010
• Best 1990s Song for 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom' in 2010
• Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001
• Tejano Crossover Song of the Year for 'I Could Fall in Love' in 1996 and 'No Quiero Saber' in 1997
• Female Vocalist of the Year in 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997
• Female Entertainer of the Year in 1998, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997
• Album of the Year – Orchestra for 'Entre a Mi Mundo' in 1993, 'Selena Live!' in 1994, and 'Amor Prohibido' in 1995
• Showband of the Year (Selene y Los Dinos) in 1996
• Album of the Year – Overall for 'Dreaming of You' in 1996
• Single of the Year in for 'Amor Prohibido' in 1995
• Song of the Year for 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom' in 1995, 'Tú Sólo Tú' in 1996, and 'Siempre Hace Frio' in 1997Personal LifeDate of BirthApril 16, 1971 (Friday)BirthplaceFreeport Community Hospital, Brazosport, TexasDate of Death31 March, 1995 (Friday)Place of DeathDays Inn in Corpus Christi, TexasAge (at the time of death)23 YearsDeath CauseGunshot Wound to Subclavian ArteryZodiac signAriesSignatureSelena Quintenilla SignatureNationalityAmericanHometownLake Jackson, TexasSchool• Oran M Roberts Elementary School, Dallas, Texas
• West Oso Junior High School. Corpus Christi, Texas
• American School of Correspondence, ChicagoCollege/UniversityPacific Western UniversityEducational QualificationMajor in Business AdminstrationReligionJehovah's WitnessEthnicityMexican from her father's side and Cherokee from her mother's sideAddress705 Bloomington St. Corpus Christi, TX. 78405
Selena Quintanilla's HomeHobbiesCollecting Shoes, Tobogganing, Parasailing, Motorcycle Riding, and Collecting Fabergé eggsRelationships & MoreMarital Status (at the time of death)MarriedAffairs/BoyfriendsChris PérezMarriage DateApril 2, 1992 (Thursday)FamilyHusband/SpouseChris Pérez
Selena Quintanilla with her HusbandParentsFather- Abraham Quintanilla Jr. (Musician)
Mother- Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla (née Samora)
Selena Quintanilla with her ParentsSiblingsBrother- Abraham III, also known as A.B. (Song Producer and Guitarist)
Sister- Suzette Quintanilla (former Musician)
Selena Quintanilla with her SiblingsFavorite ThingsFoodPizza, TacosRestaurant(s)Olive Garden, Pizza Hut, Whataburger, Jack In The BoxSinger(s)Donna Summer, Bonnie Raitt, Garth Brooks, Janet Jackson, Whitney HoustonSongBlack Cat by Janet JacksonBand(s)A Taste of Honey, Air SupplyFilm(s)Moonlighting (1985), The Little Mermaid (1989)Cartoon Character(s)Tom & JerryFlowerWhite RosesPerfumeBoucheronLipstickBrick of ChanelColorBlack Cat by Janet JacksonStyle QuotientCar Collection• Red Porche
Selena Quintanilla with her Car
• 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
• BMWMoney FactorAssets/PropertiesAccording to a news portal, her assests were worthed $5 MillionNet WorthAccording to Texas Monthy, her net worth was $164,000 at the time of her death

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