Selena Begins
(1971–1983)
1971
Was born on April 16, in Lake Jackson, Texas, into a loving Mexican-American family.
1977
She grew up surrounded by music and showed her amazing singing talent when she was just a little girl.
Su padre, Abraham Quintanilla, formó la banda familiar “Selena y Los Dinos” para apoyar su carrera musical.
1981
1983
Selena sang with her brother A.B. and her sister Suzette.
The Rising Star
(1984–1980)
1981
Her family opened a restaurant where Selena often performed for the customers.
1987
The band toured around Texas and played at local fairs, weddings, and small events to earn recognition.
1987
Selena won her first Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year in 1987, beginning her rise to fame
1989
She signed a recording contract with EMI Latin, which helped her reach a larger audience.
Fame and Success
(1989–1994)
1989
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1990
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1992
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1992
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Fame and Success
(1989–1994)
1989
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1990
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1992
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1992
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Fame and Success
(1994–1995)
1994
In 1994, she received a Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Album for her record Live!
That same year, she opened two fashion boutiques called “Selena Etc.” where she designed her own clothes
1995
In early 1995, she worked on her first English-language album, Dreaming of You, which was meant to expand her career worldwide
Sadly, Selena died on March 31, 1995, in Corpus Christi, Texas, leaving behind a lasting musical legacy
1992
THIRD ERA
She recorded many hit songs, such as “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and “Como la Flor,” which made her an international star.
1992
THIRD ERA
In 1992, Selena married Chris Pérez, the guitarist of her band, after they fell in love during their tours.
1989
THIRD ERA
That same year, she released her first studio album, Selena, which included several popular songs.
1992
THIRD ERA
She recorded many hit songs, such as “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and “Como la Flor,” which made her an international star.
1992
THIRD ERA
She recorded many hit songs, such as “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and “Como la Flor,” which made her an international star.
1971
FIRST ERA
Was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, into a loving Mexican-American family.
1992
THIRD ERA
During the early 1990s, she became one of the most beloved and successful Latin singers in the United States and Mexico.
1992
THIRD ERA
She recorded many hit songs, such as “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and “Como la Flor,” which made her an international star.
1992
THIRD ERA
In 1992, Selena married Chris Pérez, the guitarist of her band, after they fell in love during their tours.
1992
THIRD ERA
In 1992, Selena married Chris Pérez, the guitarist of her band, after they fell in love during their tours.
1992
THIRD ERA
In 1992, Selena married Chris Pérez, the guitarist of her band, after they fell in love during their tours.
1990
THIRD ERA
During the early 1990s, she became one of the most beloved and successful Latin singers in the United States and Mexico.
1992
THIRD ERA
During the early 1990s, she became one of the most beloved and successful Latin singers in the United States and Mexico.
1989
THIRD ERA
That same year, she released her first studio album, Selena, which included several popular songs.
1989
THIRD ERA
That same year, she released her first studio album, Selena, which included several popular songs.
1992
THIRD ERA
During the early 1990s, she became one of the most beloved and successful Latin singers in the United States and Mexico.
1989
THIRD ERA
That same year, she released her first studio album, Selena, which included several popular songs.
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Selena Begins
(1971–1983)
1971
Was born on April 16, in Lake Jackson, Texas, into a loving Mexican-American family.
1977
She grew up surrounded by music and showed her amazing singing talent when she was just a little girl.
Su padre, Abraham Quintanilla, formó la banda familiar “Selena y Los Dinos” para apoyar su carrera musical.
1981
1983
Selena sang with her brother A.B. and her sister Suzette.
The Rising Star
(1984–1980)
1981
Her family opened a restaurant where Selena often performed for the customers.
1987
The band toured around Texas and played at local fairs, weddings, and small events to earn recognition.
1987
Selena won her first Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year in 1987, beginning her rise to fame
1989
She signed a recording contract with EMI Latin, which helped her reach a larger audience.
Fame and Success
(1989–1994)
1989
+info
1990
+info
1992
+info
1992
+info
Fame and Success
(1989–1994)
1989
+info
1990
+info
1992
+info
1992
+info
Fame and Success
(1994–1995)
1994
In 1994, she received a Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Album for her record Live!
That same year, she opened two fashion boutiques called “Selena Etc.” where she designed her own clothes
1995
In early 1995, she worked on her first English-language album, Dreaming of You, which was meant to expand her career worldwide
Sadly, Selena died on March 31, 1995, in Corpus Christi, Texas, leaving behind a lasting musical legacy
1992
THIRD ERA
She recorded many hit songs, such as “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and “Como la Flor,” which made her an international star.
1992
THIRD ERA
In 1992, Selena married Chris Pérez, the guitarist of her band, after they fell in love during their tours.
1989
THIRD ERA
That same year, she released her first studio album, Selena, which included several popular songs.
1992
THIRD ERA
She recorded many hit songs, such as “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and “Como la Flor,” which made her an international star.
1992
THIRD ERA
She recorded many hit songs, such as “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and “Como la Flor,” which made her an international star.
1971
FIRST ERA
Was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, into a loving Mexican-American family.
1992
THIRD ERA
During the early 1990s, she became one of the most beloved and successful Latin singers in the United States and Mexico.
1992
THIRD ERA
She recorded many hit songs, such as “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and “Como la Flor,” which made her an international star.
1992
THIRD ERA
In 1992, Selena married Chris Pérez, the guitarist of her band, after they fell in love during their tours.
1992
THIRD ERA
In 1992, Selena married Chris Pérez, the guitarist of her band, after they fell in love during their tours.
1992
THIRD ERA
In 1992, Selena married Chris Pérez, the guitarist of her band, after they fell in love during their tours.
1990
THIRD ERA
During the early 1990s, she became one of the most beloved and successful Latin singers in the United States and Mexico.
1992
THIRD ERA
During the early 1990s, she became one of the most beloved and successful Latin singers in the United States and Mexico.
1989
THIRD ERA
That same year, she released her first studio album, Selena, which included several popular songs.
1989
THIRD ERA
That same year, she released her first studio album, Selena, which included several popular songs.
1992
THIRD ERA
During the early 1990s, she became one of the most beloved and successful Latin singers in the United States and Mexico.
1989
THIRD ERA
That same year, she released her first studio album, Selena, which included several popular songs.