Selena Quintanilla was an American singer. She was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, USA. She was the youngest child of Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla and Abraham Quintanilla.
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She debuted on the music scene as a member of the band Selena y Los Dinos, which included her elder siblings, A.B Quintanilla and Suzette Quintanilla. In the 1980s, she was often criticized and was refused bookings at venues across Texas for performing Tejano music, a male-dominated genre.
During her childhood, she helped organisations such as Toys for Tots. She was also active in the US Latino community, visiting local schools to talk to students about the importance of education.
Selena Quintanilla Funeral
Selena Quintanilla was laid to rest during a private funeral on April 3, 1995, at Seaside Memorial Cemetary, a day after what would have been the third wedding anniversary with Chris Perez.
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Selena Quintanilla Family
She was the youngest child of Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla and Abraham Quintanilla. She also had elderly siblings called, A.B Quintanilla and Suzette Quintanilla.
Selena Quintanilla Quotes
- With a positive attitude, you can be anything you want to be.
- If you have a dream, don’t let anybody take it away.
- Always believe that the impossible is always possible.
- When you get hard work, you get success.
Selena Quintanilla Net Worth
How much was Selena Quintanilla worth? Selena Quintanilla had an estimated net worth of $12 million. This was from her career as a musician.
Selena Quintanilla Last Words
Selena Quintanilla collapsed on the floor in a pool of blood from the bullet wound in her neck. Then, Selena used her last words to identify the name of her killer: Yolanda Saldivar in Room 158.
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