Selena Quintanilla-Perez was a beautiful and talented, Mexican American singer-songwriter born in the 70′s. She was named the “top Latin artist of the 90′s” and “Best selling Latin artist of the decade” by Billboard. During her short-lived career she managed to get fourteen top-ten singles on the Top Latin charts.
People say she’s the latina version of Madonna. The beautiful songstress sold over 21 million albums worldwide! Unfortunately, at the young age of 23, and at the height of her success, she was murdered by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar on March 31, 1995. It's been 16 years since and I still can’t believe someone wanted to murder the humble and talented artist.
Two weeks after her death, George W. Bush, then governor of Texas, declared her birthday “Selena Day” in the state of Texas. Warner Bros. even produced Selena, a box-office hit movie about her life which starred Jennifer Lopez in 1997.
She will always be remembered and if she was still alive, she would have turned 40 today.
Her heart-wrenching ballads, beautiful voice, charisma, and natural beauty made her shine. But what I loved the most was how humble and proud she was to be a Latina. She was always true to her fans and never turned them away. Selena was never seen acting like she was better than anyone else. She was what a true star should be and a great role model.
Check out some videos and tributes of the late and great Selena.
Prince Royce Tribute To Selena March 24, 2011:
Rare Video: Selena At The Sabado Gigante Show
Selena - No Me Queda Mas
Selena - Si Una Vez
Selena - I Could Fall In Love
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i miss selena so beautiful and died at a early age.=(((((
ReplyDeleteSelena was indeed talented and beautiful. She possessed a big heart with a kindness that imbued her spirit. She was rightfully proud of her Latin heritage and accepted people as they were.
DeleteSelena was indeed talented and beautiful. She possessed a big heart with a kindness that imbued her spirit. She was rightfully proud of her Latin heritage and accepted people as they were.
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