Perez and Selena met in 1989 when he joined the band, Selena y Los Dinos as their guitarist. As they worked together, they noticed a budding attraction, even though Perez was taken.
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Perez had a girlfriend back home in San Antonio. But in a Pizza Hut, naturally, he confessed his feelings to the rising star and they decided to pursue an exclusive romance without telling her father.

Why did Selena’s family sue, Chris Pérez?
Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla sued Perez over a TV deal based on Perez’s memoir, To Selena, With Love.
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Quintanilla alleged that the series would violate an agreement Perez signed following the death of Selena that kept Quintanilla in charge of Selena’s image and likeness.
Is Chris Pérez still close with Selena’s family?
Chris Perez says he and Selena’s family have amicably resolved legal disputes. Selena’s husband and family have been at odds for several years.


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