[206] According to Arrarás, Selena "trusted everyone"; she often went shopping alone, despite her father's concerns over her safety. [297] Gregory Nava directed the film, which was released on March 21, 1997. 1971–1988: Early life and career beginnings, 1994–1995: Fashion venture, film debut, and, Media outlets that called Selena the "Mexican American equivalent" of Madonna include. However, Selena did not want to dissolve their friendship; she thought Saldívar was essential to the success of the clothing line in Mexico. Alvin and the Chipmunks have more soul ... Spanish people have the worst taste in music. Quintanilla, Jr. told Greer to "mind her business". Some said others were too critical of Selena Day, and should not have responded so rudely. The song, "Buenos Amigos", was produced by Enrique Elizondo and was released on Torres' tenth studio album Nada Se Compara Contigo (1991). Billboard 200 chart, becoming the first album by a Hispanic artist to do so. It was critically acclaimed as being responsible for Tejano music's first marketable era as it became one of the most popular Latin music subgenres at the time. Referred to as the "Queen of Tejano music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. [158] Her death was front-page news in The New York Times for two days. [283] The singer has been given many epithets by media outlets, including the "Queen of Latin music",[284] the "Queen of Cumbia",[285] the "Chicana Elvis",[286] the "Queen of hybrid pop culture", the "Hispanic Marilyn Monroe",[194] the "Tupac Shakur of Latin music",[287] the "Corpus Christi queen",[288] and the "people's princess". Selena was the debut album for Selena Y Los Dinos, released on October 17, 1989, under the newly formed CAPITOL/EMI Latin label, a subsidary division of CAPITOL/EMI Records. [243], Selena has been named one of the most influential Latin artists of all-time and has been credited for elevating a music genre into the mainstream market. [300][301] Lopez rose into pop culture, for which the film's success was credited. [172][173] Stern was not formally charged. [168], A few days later, Howard Stern mocked Selena's murder and burial, poked fun at her mourners, and criticized her music. The family declared bankruptcy and were evicted from their home. [68] Selena and Pérez moved into an apartment in Corpus Christi. "Due to her massive appeal to both general and Latino markets, advertisers began targeting specific demographics for the first time. The album was released following company president Jose Behar's failed crossover request for the singer. According to Quintanilla, Jr., the staff later turned their attention to him and began informing him about Saldívar's behavior. Apart from being an entertainer, she was also a spokesperson for ‘Coca-Cola.’ In the year 1995, Selena was shot dead by Yolanda Saldívar, a former employee of ‘Selena … Inc, a company that included boutiques that sold her clothing line. [85] The track was nominated for Song of the Year at the 1993 Tejano Music Awards. [274] Two months later, a tribute was held at the 1995 Lo Nuestro Awards. [189] Mario Tarradell of The Dallas Morning News said that during her music career, Selena "merges Tejano's infectious cumbia rhythm with street-savvy R&B, old-school soul, dancehall reggae, sizzling salsa, and trippy, loopy funk". [33], José Behar of newly formed label EMI Latin Records, together with the new head of Sony Music Latin, watched Selena perform at the 1989 Tejano Music Awards. [22][177] He said Selena represented "the essence of south Texas culture. [14][17], As her popularity as a singer grew, the demands of Selena's performance and travel schedule began to interfere with her education. Its popularity grew in Mexico, where a compilation album bearing the single's name was released there, which was certified platinum by the Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas (AMPROFON), denoting sales of 150,000 units. It was the highest-rated and most-viewed Spanish-language television special in the history of American television. Selena was shot and killed on March 31, 1995, 16 days before her 24th birthday, by Yolanda Saldívar, her friend and the former manager of her Selena Etc. Other group members included her brother, Abraham Quintanilla, III, who played bass and penned many of her songs, and her sister Suzette, the drummer. [105][106] Amor Prohibido spawned four number-one singles; the title track, "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom", "No Me Queda Más", and "Fotos y Recuerdos". [167][219], Following Selena's death, some celebrities questioned her status as a role model among Hispanic women. Behar and Finfer's request for a crossover album was denied and Selena was told she needed a bigger fan base to sell such an album. [71], A month after her elopement, Selena released her third studio album, Entre a Mi Mundo, in May 1992. The singer recorded most of the songs at AMEN Studios in San Antonio, Texas; "Sukiyaki" and "My Love" were recorded at Sunrise Studios in Houston. [101] After peaking at number one on the Top Latin Albums, the album remained in the top five for the rest of the year and into early 1995. [53], Aside from music, in 1994 Selena began designing and manufacturing a line of clothing; she opened two boutiques called Selena Etc., one in Corpus Christi and the other in San Antonio. [211] Selena wore outfits that accented her physical attributes and was not afraid to wear outfits she liked,[167] despite criticism from parents who thought Selena's choice of outfits were inappropriate for young girls, who began emulating Selena. [32] By 1988, Selena had released five more LP records; Alpha (1986), Munequito de Trapo (1987), And the Winner Is... (1987), Preciosa (1988), and Dulce Amor (1988). Live! [53] Saldívar had the idea after she had attended one of Selena's concerts. On the morning of March 31, 1995, Selena went to the Days Inn in Corpus Christi to meet with Saldivar. After their restaurant was forced to close its doors in 1981, their band became the family’s primary source of income. Musical acts for the first annual event included Kumbia All-Starz, Chris Pérez, Los Lobos, Jay Perez, Little Joe y la Familia, Los Palominos, Stefani Montiel of Las 3 Divas, Girl in a Coma's Nina Diaz, Las Fenix, and The Voice contestant Clarissa Serna. Selena, was the debut album for Selena, released on October 17, 1989, under the newly formed EMI Latin label, a subsidiary division of CAPITOL/EMI Records. He continued, "[a]t its best, it had a coolness, a type of unadorned passion". [135], In the days before Selena's death, Saldívar delayed handing over the bank statements and financial records by saying she had been physically and sexually assaulted in Mexico. Growing up in Texas Selena was the youngest of three children born to Mexican-American Abraham Quintanilla and Marcella. [58], In 1995, Selena was inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame,[280] the Hard Rock Cafe's Hall of Fame,[106] and the South Texas Music Hall of Fame. In her 1999 documentary about the singer, filmmaker Lourdes Portillo expressed concerns whether Selena was a great role model for young women. [76] The album was named on Tom Moon's list of the 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die: A Listener's Life List (2008). [225] At Fulmore Junior High School in Austin, she educated two hundred high school students about positive attitudes and setting life-goals in their adult lives. [148][149][150] More than 78,000 signed a book of condolence. [24] Despite wanting to record English-language songs, Selena recorded Tejano music compositions; a male-dominated, Spanish-language genre[25] with German influences[26] of polka, jazz, and country music, popularized by Mexicans living in the United States. Selena made it to the lobby before collapsing. She took the award for Female Vocalist of the Year in 1987 at the Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later. Kennedy. [54] That same year, Salvadoran singer Álvaro Torres composed a duet he wanted to record with Selena. "[81] After her publicity press, Selena was booked to play at several concerts throughout Mexico, including a performance at Festival Acapulco in May 1993, which garnered her critical acclaim. [93] Live! [222] Media outlets also shared Portillo's views; they said the "fairy tale story" of Selena was one that her family would want to preserve, questioning Quintanilla, Jr.'s role for pushing an image that Selena had "never made mistakes" into the media, calling it "lies" and "not the real story". The band recorded 5 albums in this manner, including "Alpha" in 1986; "Preciosa" and "Dulce Amor" came out in 1988. [191] She also recorded independently driven, female-empowerment-themed compositions; "Si La Quieres", "¿Qué Creías? [132] According to staff members, Saldívar often dismissed employees she disliked. Selena Y Los Dinos, were also the very first group, to be signed with EMI Latin. [211] In 2017, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was in negotiations to open more stores in Monterrey, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. [167] Arrarás wrote that Selena "began wearing clothes designed to emphasize her curvaceous figure" and that she "never came across as cheap—simply sexy". [14][15] They settled in Corpus Christi, Texas; Quintanilla, Jr. became manager of the newly formed band Selena y Los Dinos and began promoting it. In the first years of touring, the family sang for food and barely had enough money to pay for gasoline. Fans lined up for almost a 1 mile (1.6 km). [128] According to the A&E television series Biography, Selena's fans were often minorities; she encouraged them to make the most of their lives. [192] Peter Watrous of The New York Times said Selena's voice "sometimes quivered", and that she "roughed it up a bit". Perez is still in the family business performing with brother A.B. Quintanilla, Jr. disapproved of Selena's outfits, but he later accepted it when Selena discussed it being a fashion trend. [180], In October 1995, a Houston jury convicted Saldívar of first-degree murder and sentenced her to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years in 2025. [87] In 1994, Entre a Mi Mundo ranked as the second best-selling regional Mexican album of all-time. It became a collector's item, a first in the history of People. [116] After Amor Prohibido's release, Selena was considered "bigger than Tejano itself", and broke barriers in the Latin music world. [3][4][5][291], In 1995, Mexican actress Salma Hayek was chosen to portray Selena in a biopic produced by the Quintanilla family and Warner Bros.[292] However, Hayek turned down the role as she felt it was "too early" to base a film on Selena, and that it would be emotional since Selena's death was still being covered on American television. Selena was discovered by musician Rudy Trevino, founder of the Tejano Music Awards, where she won the Female Vocalist of the Year award in 1987 and for nine consecutive years after. wrote increasingly cumbia-influenced songs for Ven Conmigo (1990); Ramiro Burr of Billboard said Selena and her band had "evolved a rhythmic style that demonstrated its increasing prowess for catchy cumbias such as 'Baila Esta Cumbia' and the title track". Born April 16, 1971 - Died March 31, 1995 Selena was a Tejano singing sensation and Grammy winner. 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By the time of her tragic death at the young age of 23, Selena Quintanilla—better known simply as Selena—was already an American icon. [156], Selena's murder had a widespread impact. In 1994, Selena won her first and only Grammy for Best Mexican/American Album for her 1993 LP Live!. But the sounds are still lightly Hispanic. Reactions to her death were compared to those following the deaths of musicians John Lennon and Elvis Presley and that of U.S. president John F. [209] Arrarás also noted Selena's "fun-loving stage manner" and said she was "playful onstage and off". [197] Selena's use of emotive range during her musical career has been praised by critics as being her trademark. [31] Her father was often told by promoters that Selena would never be successful because she was a woman in a genre historically dominated by men. [225] Following the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, Selena helped victims in Florida by performing at a Houston benefit concert. "Dreaming of You", an English-language recording, became one of four English cuts Selena recorded for her crossover from Spanish into English pop music. Things started going wrong in short order. [117] Selena recorded a duet titled "Donde Quiera Que Estés" with the Barrio Boyzz, which was released on their album of the same name in 1994. The project was denied by the heads of EMI Records' pop division, believing the singer should first strengthen her fanbase. Her pro-education videos included "My Music" and "Selena Agrees". Quintanilla Jr decided to go with EMI because they were offering the crossover deal Selena wanted, while Quintanilla Jr wanted his children to be the first band to sign with EMI Latin. [128][129] In late 1994, EMI chairman Charles Koppelman decided Selena had achieved her goals in the Spanish-speaking market. Its publishers believed interest would soon wane; they released a commemorative issue within a week when it became clear it was growing. Her family stayed involved in her career: her father as manager, and brother A.B. alone. [269], In 1995, the United States Social Security Administration ranked the name Selena one of the 100 most popular names for newborn girls, and namesake Selena Gomez acknowledged Quintanilla's influence. [14] The following year, the restaurant was forced to close after a recession caused by the 1980s oil glut. [139], On April 1, Bayfront Plaza in Corpus Christi held a vigil which drew 3,000 fans. Cardiologist Louis Elkins continued the treatment and performed surgery based on the emergency room physician's decision. [265] Her death was believed to have sparked an interest in Latin music by people who were unaware of its existence. [203] Charles Tatum said Selena drew most attention from her "beauty, sexuality, and youthful impact on the Tejano music scene". She threatened to report Quintanilla, Jr. to the Texas Board of Education, believing the conditions to which Selena was exposed were inappropriate for a girl her age. [167] NBC News called Selena's outfit "provocative". [103] Selena was named "one of Latin music's most successful touring acts" during her Amor Prohibido tour. She was asked to make three demo recordings for Charles Koppelman, chairman of EMI Records. Selena: The Series covers the life of the late Selena Quintanilla, so how does Netflix's narrative compare to the true story? [139] She collapsed on the floor as the clerk called the emergency services, with Saldívar still chasing after her and calling her a "bitch". [309][310][311] The event raised $13 million with an attendance of 52,000 people with 72% of whom lived outside of Corpus Christi. ", "La Carcacha", and "Amame". [304] The musical previewed on March 21, and opened on March 23 at the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium. Abraham bought the rights to the Selena y Los Dinos album which was eventually released in 1995 as Mis Primeras Grabaciones (My First Recordings). Others said, "Easter is more important than Selena Day", and that they believed people should let Selena rest in peace and continue with their lives. 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For the next 7 years, Selena would continue to win award after award. [186] Although Selena did not write most of her songs, she incorporated R&B,[187] Latin pop, technopop,[188] country and western, and disco into her Tejano music repertoire. [275] The Spirit of Hope Award was created in Selena's honor in 1996;[276] it was awarded to Latin artists who participated in humanitarian and civic causes. It was released on October 17, 1989 by EMI Latin. A [143] After 50 minutes of surgery, she was pronounced dead from blood loss and cardiac arrest at 1:05 p.m. [4] By that time, hundreds of fans had gathered at the scene; many wept as police took Saldívar away. [256] It debuted at number one on the U.S. In the 1980s, she was often criticized and was refused bookings at venues across Texas for performing Tejano music—a male-dominated music genre. [137] Afterward, Selena again met with Saldívar in her motel room at the Days Inn in Corpus Christi. [183][184] Fans and historians disapproved of the decision to destroy the gun, saying the event was historical and the gun should have been in a museum. [60] Quintanilla, Jr. took Pérez off the bus and told him his relationship with Selena was over. [160] The news struck the Hispanic community extremely hard; many fans traveled thousands of miles to see Selena's house and boutiques, and the crime scene. [35], Selena released her self-titled debut album on October 17, 1989. [167], Selena has been credited for helping redefine Latin music[229] and its subgenres of Tejano,[230][231] cumbia, and Latin pop. According to her record company, EMI, Selena was in the process of recording her first English-language album, one many of her mourners believed would have made the 24 … was certified gold by the RIAA for shipments of 500,000 copies, while in Mexico it sold 250,000 units. Selena also released several compilation albums while she was alive. She … Quintanilla, Jr. banned Saldívar from having any contact with Selena. [7][8] Latin Post called the singer "one of the most iconic artists in Latin American music history",[244] while The New York Times called her "arguably the most important Latina musician in the country, on her way to becoming one of the most important, period. By 1989, Selena signed with EMI records. [257][258][259] Dreaming of You helped Selena to become the first solo artist to debut a posthumous album at number one. [212] During a 1992 interview, Selena said her choice of clothing does not reflect her personality. [272] Selena was named "Best Female Vocalist of the '80s" and "Best Female Vocalist of the '90s" at the 2010 Tejano Music Awards. "[178] Some European Americans in Texas wrote to the editor of the Brazosport Facts during April and May, asking what the big deal was; some were offended that Selena Day fell on Easter. [111][112] The two singles, "Amor Prohibido" and "No Me Queda Más", were the most successful US Latin singles of 1994 and 1995, respectively. [185][234][235] She is considered "one of the most significant Mexican American singers of the end of the twentieth century". Betty Cortina, an editor of People, told Biography they never had an issue that was completely sold out; "it was unheard of". She was in the process of recording her first English-language album when she was shot by her fan-club president and died soon after. [191] Selena said she never wanted to record explicit songs because of her upbringing and because her fan base consisted largely of young children, who regarded her as a role model. [263] As of 2015[update], the recording has sold five million copies worldwide. 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