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Selena Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known simply as Selena, was a Mexican-American singer who became the best-selling Latin music artist of the 1990s and is widely credited with bringing Tejano music to a mainstream audience. Born in Lake Jackson, Texas, she released crossover pop albums that bridged English and Spanish-speaking markets, and her bilingual charisma made her a cultural icon for Latinos in the United States. She was shot and killed by the founder of her fan club on March 31, 1995, at the age of 23, sparking international grief and cementing her status as a legend.
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Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known simply as Selena, was a Mexican-American singer who became the best-selling Latin music artist of the 1990s and is widely credited with bringing Tejano music to a mainstream audience. Born in Lake Jackson, Texas, she released crossover pop albums that bridged English and Spanish-speaking markets, and her bilingual charisma made her a cultural icon for Latinos in the United States. She was shot and killed by the founder of her fan club on March 31, 1995, at the age of 23, sparking international grief and cementing her status as a legend.
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Selena is profiled in Peoplebio under Tejano / Pop. Current rank signal: #173. Trend score: 9.8.
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Born in Lake Jackson, United States
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