Selena was born in Lake Jackson, Texas, to Abraham and Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla. She began singing at an early age and performed with her family's band, Los Dinos, throughout her childhood. In 1989, she signed with EMI Latin and released her debut album, Selena. The album was a commercial success and helped launch Selena's career.
Over the next few years, Selena released several more albums, all of which were commercially successful. She also starred in several films, including Selena (1997), which was a critical and commercial success.
In 1995, Selena was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club. Saldívar was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Selena's death shocked and saddened the world. She was only 23 years old at the time of her death. However, her legacy continues to live on. Her music is still popular today and she is considered one of the most influential Latin artists of all time.
Here is a timeline of Selena's life:
* 1971: Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is born in Lake Jackson, Texas.
* 1980s: Selena begins performing with her family's band, Los Dinos.
* 1989: Selena signs with EMI Latin and releases her debut album, Selena.
* 1990: Selena releases her second album, Ven Conmigo.
* 1992: Selena releases her third album, Entre a Mi Mundo.
* 1993: Selena releases her fourth album, Selena Live!
* 1994: Selena releases her fifth album, Amor Prohibido.
* 1995: Selena is shot and killed by Yolanda Saldívar.
* 1997: The film Selena is released.
* 2020: Selena is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.