Selena is known as the "Queen of Tejano Music" and is celebrated for her contributions to popular music and fashion.
Selena was born in Lake Jackson, Texas, and began her music career at a young age, performing with her family band.
Her music blended various genres, including cumbia, tejano, and pop, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Biography
Early Life
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, to Mexican-American parents Abraham and Marcella Quintanilla. From a young age, her father recognized her musical talent, leading to the formation of the family band, Selena y Los Dinos, which began performing at local events. Despite facing financial hardships, including bankruptcy, the family remained committed to Selena's music career, relocating to Corpus Christi, Texas, where they continued to build her reputation as a singer.
Career
Selena's career took off in the 1980s as she became a prominent figure in the Tejano music scene, often referred to as the "Queen of Tejano Music." Her unique blend of cumbia, tejano, and pop music, along with her powerful soprano voice, garnered her a massive following. She released several successful albums, including "Amor Prohibido" and "Dreaming of You," which solidified her status as a leading Latin artist. Selena was not only a talented singer but also a fashion icon, earning the nickname "Tejano Madonna" for her bold clothing choices.
Philanthropy and Legacy
Beyond her music, Selena was deeply involved in philanthropy, advocating for education and supporting various charitable causes. She hosted events to raise funds for victims of disasters and participated in community outreach programs. Tragically, her life was cut short when she was murdered in 1995, but her legacy endures. Selena is celebrated as one of the most influential Latin artists, credited with bringing Tejano music into the mainstream and inspiring countless musicians. Her impact on music and culture continues to resonate, making her a beloved figure in both the U.S. and Latin America.
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Discography
Through the Years / A través de los años2007
- 1.Feelings (unreleased)2:35
- 2.Como te quiero yo a ti3:24
- 3.Tú solamente tú2:56
- 4.Tú no sabes3:19
- 5.Que3:38
- 6.Sukiyaki3:11
- 7.Ámame, quiéreme3:41
- 8.Yo te amo3:41
- 9.Ya ves3:16
- 10.Yo te sigo queriendo3:12
- 11.Ámame3:38
- 12.No debes jugar3:49
- 13.La llamada3:49
- 14.Fotos y recuerdos2:37
- 15.Ya no3:55
- 16.Dreaming of You5:15
- 17.Puede ser3:42
Remembered2005
- 1.Techno Cumbia3:47
- 2.Como la flor3:05
- 3.Baila esta cumbia2:59
- 4.Dame un beso3:55
- 5.Ven conmigo2:29
- 6.La carcacha4:12
- 7.No debes jugar2:51
- 8.La llamada3:13
- 9.Amor prohibido2:52
- 10.Bidi bidi bom bom3:30
- 11.No me queda más3:20
- 12.Fotos y recuerdos2:36
- 13.Dreaming of You5:15
- 14.I Could Fall in Love4:38
Momentos intimos2004
- 1.Amor prohibido2:51
- 2.Missing My Baby4:15
- 3.Fotos y recuerdos2:36
- 4.Dreaming of You5:15
- 5.Buenos amigos (feat. Alvaro Torres)4:47
- 6.I'm Getting Used to You4:02
- 7.Donde quiera que estés4:29
- 8.Only Love4:13
- 9.Tú solo tú3:13
- 10.I Could Fall in Love4:41
- 11.Si una vez2:46
- 12.Where Did the Feeling Go?3:46
- 13.No me queda más3:19
- 14.Como te quiero yo a ti (remasterizada)3:24
- 15.No llores más corazón (Remasterizada)3:50
- 16.Puede ser (feat. Nando "Guero" Dominguez)3:42
- 17.Amor prohibido (spoken liner note)2:16
- 18.Missing My Baby (spoken liner note)0:57
- 19.Fotos y recuerdos (spoken liner note)1:26
- 20.Dreaming of You (spoken liner note)2:10
- 21.Donde quiera que estés (spoken liner note)1:37
- 22.I Could Fall in Love (spoken liner note)3:33
- 23.Si una vez (spoken liner note)1:01
- 24.No me queda más (spoken liner note)1:48
Selena's Greatest Hits2003
- 1.My Love2:49
- 2.I Could Fall in Love4:42
- 3.Captive Heart4:24
- 4.I'm Getting Used to You4:04
- 5.God's Child (Baila conmigo)4:16
- 6.Dreaming of You5:16
- 7.Missing My Baby4:14
- 8.Wherever You Are (Donde quiera que estés)4:30
- 9.Only Love4:13
- 10.A Million to One3:23
- 11.Where Did the Feeling Go?3:45
- 12.Is It the Beat4:10
- 13.A Boy Like That5:54
- 14.Always Mine3:37
- 15.Don't Throw Away My Love3:41
- 16.Disco Medley: I Will Survive / Funkytown / Last Dance / The Hustle / On the Road7:37
Greatest Hits2003
- 1.My Love2:48
- 2.I Could Fall In Love4:41
- 3.Captive Heart4:23
- 4.I'm Getting Used To You4:03
- 5.God's Child (Baila Conmigo)4:15
- 6.Dreaming Of You5:15
- 7.Missing My Baby - Extended Version4:13
- 8.Wherever You Are (Donde Quiera Que Estés)4:29
- 9.Only Love4:12
- 10.A Million To One3:22
- 11.Where Did The Feeling Go?3:44
- 12.Is It The Beat?4:09
- 13.Always Mine3:36
- 14.Don't Throw Away My Love3:40
- 15.Disco Medley7:38
Ones2002
- 1.No quiero saber2:56
- 2.Baila esta cumbia2:58
- 3.Como la flor3:04
- 4.La carcacha4:11
- 5.Buenos amigos4:47
- 6.No debes jugar2:50
- 7.La llamada3:12
- 8.Amor prohibido2:51
- 9.No me queda más3:19
- 10.Fotos y recuerdos2:35
- 11.El chico del apartamento 5123:28
- 12.Bidi bidi bom bom3:29
- 13.Techno Cumbia3:46
- 14.Si una vez2:46
- 15.Donde quiera que estés4:29
- 16.Tú, sólo tú3:14
- 17.Siempre hace frío3:15
- 18.I Could Fall in Love4:39
- 19.Dreaming of You5:14
- 20.Con tanto amor (medley)7:06
Y sus inicios, volumen 12001
- 1.Te amo sólo a ti3:12
- 2.Pensando en ti4:09
- 3.Con esta copa3:00
- 4.Pero cómo te ha ido3:04
- 5.Dame tu amor3:44
- 6.Dame un beso3:52
- 7.Soy amiga3:49
- 8.Yo te daré2:31
- 9.Dulce amor3:22
- 10.Corazoncito2:29
All My Hits: Todos mis éxitos, Volume 22000
- 1.Enamorada de ti (club mix)6:07
- 2.No quiero saber3:34
- 3.Techno cumbia3:45
- 4.A Million to One3:24
- 5.Fotos y recuerdos2:35
- 6.Si una vez2:46
- 7.No me queda más3:52
- 8.Siempre hace frío3:15
- 9.El chico del apartamento 5123:28
- 10.Muñequito de trapo2:58
- 11.Captive Heart4:19
- 12.Tú robaste mi corazón3:53
- 13.Bidi, bidi, bom, bom4:20
- 14.Aunque no salga el sol3:27
- 15.Yo fui aquella3:36
- 16.Cien años3:04
All My Hits: Todos mis éxitos1999
- 1.Amor prohibido2:51
- 2.Tú sólo tú3:14
- 3.Como la flor3:05
- 4.I Could Fall in Love4:44
- 5.El chico del apartamento 5123:29
- 6.¿Qué creías?3:33
- 7.Baila esta cumbia2:58
- 8.Dreaming of You5:15
- 9.Bidi bidi bom bom3:30
- 10.La llamada3:13
- 11.No me queda más3:21
- 12.I’m Getting Used to You4:03
- 13.La carcacha3:38
- 14.Disco Medley: I Will Survive / Funky Town / Last Dance / The Hustle / On the Radio7:38
- 15.No debes jugar2:50
- 16.Missing My Baby3:52
Anthology1998
- 1.Always Mine (remix)3:38
- 2.No quiero saber (remix)3:42
- 3.Don't Throw Away My Love3:41
- 4.La bamba3:54
- 5.I'm Getting Used to You (club remix)8:38
- 6.Yo fui aquella3:36
- 7.Captive Heart4:25
- 8.Amame3:41
- 9.Missing My Baby3:53
- 10.Last Dance / The Hustle / On the Radio (club remix)6:11
- 11.El ramalazo2:55
- 12.Dame tu amor3:47
- 13.Pa' qué me sirve la vida2:54
- 14.Diferentes3:18
- 15.Siempre hace frío3:15
- 16.¿Qué creías?3:34
- 17.Quiero estar contigo2:32
- 18.Rama caida4:28
- 19.Sabes2:27
- 20.Tú, solo tú3:12
- 21.Yo te daré3:15
- 22.La puerta se cerró3:51
- 23.Corazoncito2:51
- 24.Enamorada de ti4:02
- 25.No debes jugar2:53
- 26.Cariño mío3:38
- 27.Salta la ranita3:14
- 28.Te amo solo a ti3:36
- 29.La llamada3:12
- 30.Baila esta cumbia2:55
Siempre Selena1996
- 1.Siempre hace frio3:16
- 2.Only Love4:15
- 3.Soy amiga4:02
- 4.Cómo quisiera3:11
- 5.A Million to One3:25
- 6.Costumbres3:45
- 7.Cien años3:14
- 8.Tú robaste mi corazón3:55
- 9.Ya no3:46
- 10.No quiero saber3:33
Éxitos y recuerdos1996
- 1.Baila esta cumbia2:58
- 2.Ya ves3:16
- 3.Como la flor3:03
- 4.Tengo ganas de llorar3:18
- 5.Vuelve a mí3:38
- 6.¿Qué creías?3:32
- 7.Sukiyaki3:01
- 8.Si la quieres3:12
- 9.Besitos2:25
Dreaming of You1995
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Las Reinas Del Pueblo1995
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Amor Prohibido1994
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Selena 10 Super Exitos Barrop Boyzz1994
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12 super éxitos1994
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Selena1994
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Mis mejores canciones • 17 super éxitos1993
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Entre a mi mundo1992
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Ven Conmigo1991
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Selena1989
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Alpha1986
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Mis primeras grabaciones1984
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Selena LIVE (Remastered 2026)2026
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Label
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- Q-Productions
- Record label
- EMI Latin
- Record label
- Capitol Records
- Record label
- EMI
- Record label
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Record label
- SBK Records
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album
- Award
- Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame
- Award
- Billboard Latin Music Award for Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Selena - Entre A Mi Mundo, Selena Pérez, Selena Quintanilla, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was an American singer-songwriter, fashion designer and business owner. Known as the "Queen of Tejano Music", she is known for her contributions to popular music and fashion, which made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. Media outlets called her the "Tejano Madonna" for her clothing choices. She also ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all time and is credited for catapulting the Tejano genre into the mainstream market.
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