Selena Quintanilla-perez Kaiya Goggins

Why she is famous Selena was an American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, model, actress, and fashion designer. She was also called 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.

She won a grammy for the best Mexican/Mexican American album. Accomplishments She won a grammy for the best Mexican/Mexican American album. In 1995, Selena was included into the ‘Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame’, the Hard Rock Cafe's Hall of Fame and the South Texas Music Hall of Fame. In 1994, the singer won the ‘Regional Mexican Female Artist’ award and the title of the ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ for her debut album ‘Selena’.

Ratings of accomplishments She won a grammy for the best Mexican/Mexican American album. ***** In 1995, Selena was included into the ‘Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame’, the Hard Rock Cafe's Hall of Fame and the South Texas Music Hall of Fame. In 1994, the singer won the ‘Regional Mexican Female Artist’ award and the title of the ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ for her debut album ‘Selena’.

Personal life Selena Quintanilla was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas to Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla and Abraham Quintanilla, Jr. Selena graduated from the American School of Correspondence and got enrolled at the Pacific Western University, at the age of 17. In 1984, she recorded her first LP record which was the name of the band. The compositions belonged to the Tejano music which was a male dominated genre. She was in a relationship with with Chris Pérez, which was disapproved by her father. So, on April 2, 1992, they eloped and got married. The couple was married for 3 years till Selena’s death. She was murdered on March 31, 1995. Selena was buried at the Seaside Memorial Park in Texas.

Personal Opinions Selena was a very very beautiful woman. She was really successful and has very good music.

Works cited https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selena http://www.socialitelife.com/photos/in-memoriam-90s-stars/selena-13 https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/character%3A-selena http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/selena-6747.php