, guests are encouraged to don their best red lip and replicate some of Selena's most iconic looks for a look alike contest. Murder of Selena. B. After the Queen of Tejano music was murdered on March 31st, 1995 — shot once in the back by the. "Her timing, her pitch were perfect," Selena's father. More. Netflix’s biographical drama Selena: The Series releases its second season tomorrow (4 May), following the first season’s premiere in 2020. Throughout April, much of Texas will be celebrating Selena Quintanilla, the "Queen of Tejano Music. Selena was. The Quintanilla family launched the official Selena Radio in 2014, as part of Q-Productions, which plays non-stop Selena music and commentaries by her family. ” “You live in my mind/ I. Seven months after her passing, Los Dinos member and family friend Pete Astudillo, who wrote many of Selena’s songs, released a tribute called “Como Te Extraño. Selena Quintanilla, the "Queen of Tejano music," died more than 22 years ago. Fred Weasley; Selena Potter; Arty Potter; Flufftober 2022; Flufftober; Fluff; Romance; One Shot; 7YoC AU; Cute; First Meetings; Meet the Family;. The release of Netflix's Selena: The Series, the first authorized biopic of Selena Quintanilla since the beloved 1997 J. Bulletin magazine positioned her third on their. and Marcella Quintanilla in Lake Jackson, Texas, where her father worked as a shipping clerk for Dow Chemical Company. Growing up in Houston in the 1990s, everyone knew of Selena, the Tejano star whose death at age 23 in 1995 catapulted her to national fame. In honor of the. Now that the singer’s story. Fans are more than. Entertainment. For those wondering, "Disco Medley" was the song that provided that legendary intro of Selena entering the Astrodome for her 1995 concert on a horse carriage. Naturally however, the show raised many questions with new fans about what happened to the singer, including how Selena Quintanilla died, and who killed Selena Quintanilla Perez. Hay que tener fe y dejar el miedo al éxito atrás. It is sung in Spanish and is rooted in the Hispanic community in South Texas. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known professionally as Selena, ( April 16, 1971 - March 31, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, model, actress, and fashion designer. Selena Quintanilla-Perez continues to make a major impact on music, fashion, and pop culture 25 years after her death. The Texas-born talent first rose to prominence. Yolanda Saldivar: mother Marcela Quintanilla (2L), husband Chris Perez (3L) & sister Suzette (2R) laying roses atop. 16 aprilie 1971, Lake Jackson (d), Texas, SUA – d. S. Selena Quintanilla, born April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas, was the “Queen Of Tejano Music”, so famous she became known by just “Selena”. Abraham Quintanilla's children. Selena Quintanilla, widely known as Selena, was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and fashion icon. (Nombre artístico de Selena Quintanilla Pérez; Lake Jackson, 1971 - Corpus Christi, 1995) Cantante estadounidense. ”. Selena's tours all started in texas, where she was born and raised in, her father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr, formed the band Selena y Los Dinos and soon after the formation, they began touring in. Selena's life and legacy, 25 years later, will be celebrated by Latino artists at big concert. Not only is. Twenty-five years after “Selena” hit theaters on March 21, 1997, Jennifer Lopez fondly revisited her acclaimed performance as the late Tejano icon. While people all over the world are familiar with the name Selena Quintanilla — pop star Selena Gomez is even named after her — Quintanilla was not an overnight success. Saldivar is the founder and president of the Selena Fan. More than 25 years after her murder at the age of 23, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, or just Selena, endures as a music icon. March 25, 2022 We provide this platform for community commentary free of charge. Born Selena Quintanilla April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas. The private funeral was broadcast live, per Texas Monthly. And if she didn’t. Nació el 16 de abril de 1971 en Lake Jackson, Texas. Selena. Seven months after her passing, Los Dinos member and family friend Pete Astudillo, who wrote many of Selena’s songs, released a tribute called “Como Te Extraño. 1971–31 Mar. in journalism and creative writing. Selena Quintanilla died mere weeks before her 24th birthday, yet nearly 23 years since her death in 1995, her star power remains as radiant as ever. - #SelenaQuintanilla Artista Invitado:. Tejano Singer. On April 3, 1995, Selena Quintanilla was put to rest after being shot and killed by her fan. La cantante se hizo famosa en los noventas. Quintanilla y su compañero de Los Dinos, Pete Astudi. Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images. Selena is a 1997 American biographical musical drama film about Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, played by Jennifer Lopez. Most of her albums and singles skyrocketed to the top of the Hot Latin Tracks and Latin Pop Song Charts. 3. Seven months after her passing, Los Dinos member and family friend Pete Astudillo, who wrote many of Selena’s songs, released a tribute called “Como Te Extraño. Selena grew up in a loving and happy family, with Hispanic origin. He was a pure-blood wizard, a son of Molly and Arthur. and Marcella Quintanilla. She was named the "Queen of Tejano music" and was also known as the "Mexican Madonna". Twenty-five years after “Selena” hit theaters on March 21, 1997, Jennifer Lopez fondly revisited her acclaimed performance as the late Tejano icon. According to the. Since her death, she’s been honored with a wax figure, star on. Selena was a Grammy-winning Latin artist known as the “Queen of Tejano Music. ET. Peña and McDaniel, both 34, frequently travel. 6 on the Billboards Hot Latin Tracks and was the third song to chart from the album. He began his music career as a member of the singing group. Birthplace: Lake Jackson, Brazoria County, Texas, United States. Selena Quintanilla was just 23 years old when she was tragically killed but her words live on showcasing her wisdom beyond her years. Selena. Selena's rise to fame was like a shooting star: she was brilliant and inspiring, but her life was brief. ). Selena: The Series: Created by Moisés Zamora. Disco Medley. Con ascendencia mexicana y Ccheroqui. She was brought up in Lake Jackson, Texas. Seven months after her passing, Los Dinos member and family friend Pete Astudillo, who wrote many of Selena’s songs, released a tribute called “Como Te Extraño. “And he liked my other daughter, Suzette, the drummer. On 31 March 1995, at the age of 23, rising Latina superstar Selena Quintanilla-Perez was shot. . Twenty-eight years ago Selena was tragically shot and killed on March 31, 1995 in Corpus Christi, Texas by her former fan club manager. . Sus padres, Abraham Quintanilla y Marcella Samora, eran inmigrantes mexicanos y descendientes de indígenas cheroquis. Starring Jennifer Lopez as Selena, the film covers her start in music, her ascent to stardom, her whirlwind romance with fellow band member Chris Perez (played by Jon Seda), and her death at just. Selena: The Series (Spanish: Selena: la serie) is an American biographical drama streaming television series created by Moisés Zamora. Si esta hubiera pasado unos milímetros más arriba podría haber vivido. Today, Chris and his wife have two children. Maria Garcia has a distinct memory of when her connection to Selena Quintanilla-Pérez began. ’. Quintanilla (Gabriel Chavarria), comments, “Selena, no band dresses like this. “If you have a dream, don’t let anybody take it. , a professional musician, and Marcella Quintanilla. & her si. La joven de 23 años vendía millones de discos y era una de las cantantes latinas más populares en EE. Since her tragic and untimely death in 1995, the Mexican. Life imprisonment with possibility of parole after 30 years. Her popular songs and stylish flair would eventually earn her the title “Queen of Tejano. , was a former musician. Sadly, Fred was a casualty of the Battle of Hogwarts. Often called the Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla made her music debut in the early 80s at around 10 years old as part of the band Selena y Los Dinos—a group with her older siblings A. Created by Moises Zamora, the show aims to provide a behind-the-scenes rise to fame of this child of Mexican immigrants who got hold, very young, of the American Dream. According to Perez’s book, To Selena, with Love, Perez first met the singer in 1989, when he joined the band Selena y Los Dinos as their guitarist. . But they don’t just. Selena and. April 16, 2021 12:14 PM PT. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (16 April 1971 – 31 Maret 1995), dikenal juga dengan nama Selena, penyanyi-penulis lagu Amerika-Meksiko. She left behind a husband, Chris Perez, and a loving family, including her parents, Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla, and Abraham Quintanilla Jr. Selena Quintanilla's Husband Chris Pérez Says Her Murder 'Was the Hardest Thing' He's Ever Dealt With Selena Quintanilla's Family, Netflix Sued for $1M over New Series About Late Singer's LifeQuintanilla adds that the Latin singer was administered blood upon arrival to the hospital. Quintanilla, also worked on the album. m. The Grammy Award-winning singer broke barriers in what was a male-dominated genre, and she appealed to both Mexican and. 26K 267 8. Abraham, her father, was already a known face in pop culture for being a musician. She was born into a musical family, as noted by Newsweek. Seven months after her passing, Los Dinos member and family friend Pete Astudillo, who wrote many of Selena’s songs, released a tribute called “Como Te Extraño. Christian Serratos plays Selena Quintanilla, the queen of Tejano music, in Netflix’s new Selena: The Series. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez ( Spanish pronunciation: [seˈlena kintaˈniʝa ˈpeɾes]; April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995) was an American singer. In fact, Gomez’s parents named her after the famous Tejano singer when she was born in 1992. Born in Lake Jackson, Texas, on April 16, 1971 and raised. Selena & Chris Forever by Jamiya Lovett. She was honored 25 years after Selena & Los Dinos took the stage for the last time at the Houston Astrodome in the Rodeo. April 14, 2022 - 17:30. La canción se lanzó como sencillo en octubre de 1992. The person who was accused of First-Degree murder was a woman called Yolanda Saldivar. They met when he joined Selena y Los Dinos as a guitarist, and they quickly fell in love. La noticia de Selena Quintanilla muerta se dio a la 1:05 de la tarde, la causa, perdida de sangre y paro cardiorrespiratorio, su muerte se tomó como un homicidio, no pudo ser salvada pues la bala atravesó su cavidad torácica. The tape was found in a TV camera that was donated to the Smithsonian’s Univision TV project, and its content hadn’t been seen in 20 years. George smoothed things over. Singer Selena Quintanilla is honored posthumously with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Nov. Release year: 2020. $13 at Amazon $17 at Macy's. She is the daughter of Marcella and Abraham Quintanilla, Jr. When she arrived at the hospital, "She had no evidence of neurological function," per Dr. The day before, an open-casket viewing attended by up to 40,000 fans was held at the Bayfront Auditorium, which has since. It’s been nearly 25 years since the death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, but the memory of the Grammy-winning, Mexican American singer is pervasive in popular culture. Familia Hija de Abraham Quintanilla Jr. After their father, Abraham Quintanilla, discovered Selena’s penchant for singing, he started a band called Selena y Los Dinos, placing Suzette. Fans. Louis Elkins, MD, a cardiac surgeon who testified about. ” “You live in my mind/ I. Weasley are all in the Room of Requirement, as Mrs. K. Perhaps Fred was the bolder twin because he knew his brother was there to mitigate the damage. 9 of 39 10 of 39. on March 31, 1995. At one point, Fred, George, Ron, Ginny, Bill, Charlie, Mr. Quintanilla onstage during the unveiling of Selena Quintanilla Madame Tussauds wax figure in Hollywood, August 30. Chris is still working as a guitarist, but he’s not just any artist: He won a freaking Grammy in 1999 for Best Latin Rock. . Born in Lake Jackson, Texas and raised in Corpus Christi, her father, Abraham Quintanilla, was a respected. Tuesday, March 31, 2018, marks 25 years since the death of Selena Quintanilla Perez, the Queen of Tejano music. March 22, 2022 10:26 AM PT. But on. The Purple Jumpsuit. Decades after her death, Tejano queen. Today, March 31, marks 27 years since Selena Quintanilla Pérez was killed. May 05, 2021 at 4:41 AM EDT. The trial was held at the Harris County Courthouse in Houston, Texas and lasted from October 9, to October 23, 1995. Her father had led a band in the 1950s and 1960s called Los Dinos (Spanish for "the boys") that played early rock 'n' roll favorites mixed with traditional. When she arrived at the hospital at the emergency room after she. Click to load video. Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla was a Tejano superstar and was on the verge of an even higher level of fame when she was shot and killed on March. Fred (1 April 1978 – 2 May 1998) and George (b. 27 years have passed since the death of "La Reina," the Queen of Tejano music Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, who was killed by the president of her fan club at a Corpus Christi motel on this day in 1995. B. Selena Quintanilla, one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers, would have been celebrating her 51st birthday on Friday, April 16, 2022. A pesar de que nació en Estados Unidos y de que su idioma principal era el inglés, siempre cantó en español. Her records have sold millions. Entertainment. Selena Quintanilla. Selena - Donde Quiera Que Estes (Official Music Video) Watch on. Quintanilla Perez, Selena [Selena] (1971–1995). ”. Her father, Abraham (Edward James Olmos), realizes that his young daughter. Selena Quintanilla's father is set to reveal the truth about the Tejano superstar's death in his new book. Selena Quintanilla was already on her way to becoming both when she was shot dead on March 31, 1995. It’s available 24/7 at. Two years after resolving a legal dispute with the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla's father, Chris Perez reunites with Abraham Quintanilla Jr. Allí, sus padres abrieron un restaurante. Selena Quintanilla was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Grammys Sunday night (March 14), alongside Marilyn Horne, Salt-N-Pepa, Talking Heads. Her mother, Marcella Ofelia Samora, was a homemaker. "Her influence and relevance has only grown through the generations,". Quintanilla was born on. The. Elaine Chung. On Tuesday, exactly 28 years after the Oct. Jonathan Franklin. The Queen of Tejano music did a number of interviews throughout her career and fans really got to see her views on hard work, challenges she faced in the industry, and successes she had. Whether stumbling upon secret passageways out of the castle, or using their natural talent for causing chaos to help undermine Voldemort, there. La cantante entendía este mensaje a la. By Sofía Aguilar. Although she was born in the United States and her first language was English, she always sang in Spanish. The film is returning to theaters in honor of its 25th anniversary, according to an announcement on late singer Selena Quintanilla’s verified Facebook page. For a time, he worked with Selena’s brother A. Selena Quintanilla as a Child. Singer Selena Quintanilla Perez, known simply as Selena, the daughter of Abraham and Marcella (Perez) Quintanilla, Jr. Suzette Quintanilla. Una de las historias trágicas en la industria de la música es la de Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, una joven estrella de la música tejana cuyo ascenso a la fama fue súbitamente interrumpido a los 23 años de edad cuando fue asesinada por la presiente de su club de fanáticos. and Marcella Quintanilla. When the president of Selena’s fan club shot her to death the following year in a Texas motel room, her first English-language album was months from release. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Chris Perez, bottom left, the former husband of the late singer Selena Quintanilla, puts flowers down on her new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as he poses with. March 15, 20226:44 PM ET. S. 1. Seven months after her passing, Los Dinos member and family friend Pete Astudillo, who wrote many of Selena’s songs, released a tribute called “Como Te Extraño. The State of Texas v. In this rarely-seen photo of a 17-year-old Quintanilla, the singer poses for black-and-white portraits shot by Robert Bunch for. Sus progenitores emigraron en la década de 1950 desde México hacia Estados Unidos. and Suzette Quintanilla. Hip-Hop Heavy Mike Dean Looks Future Forward With Solo Projects, Reveals Surprising Past With Selena Quintanilla. Before long, the two bandmates bonded and fell in love. Dr. Selena Selena nació el 16 de abril de 1971 en Lake Jackson, Texas. The new track waswritten. This is a plain-and-simple murder case," the prosecutor, Carlos. From music to socio-political frameworks, Selena impacted the life of many, and she continues to be an icon of. She was the youngest daughter of Marcella and Abraham Quintanilla Jr. There will be 13 songs. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was an American singer. Mexican-American music icon Selena Quintanilla has been gone for more than a. By her teens she was on the rise to stardom, and soon her music was hitting. Familia Hija de Abraham Quintanilla Jr. More than 25 years since her death, Selena continues to be larger than life. “If you’re gonna be somebody, you need to be a leader, not a follower…be strong-minded, the impossible is always possible. She was the Grammy-winning Queen of Tejano Music and sold more than 1. Abraham Quintanilla said in an interview with Latin. , had been in a band. Her father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr. Chris Perez, Selena's husband, posted a photo of their marriage certificate on Facebook in 2017 to honor what ould have been their 25th wedding anniversary. As one of the best Tejano artists of all time, Selena was standing at the precipice of a great career right before her death. Selena Quintanilla died mere weeks before her 24th birthday, yet nearly 23 years since her death in 1995, her star power remains as radiant as ever. 1 hits "Amor Prohibido," "Bidi Bidi. They actually loved [Selena’s] music, so they just named me after her. ”Selena was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas to Abraham Quintanilla Jr. Fue en 1984, a los 13 años, cuando la cantante grabó su primer disco, Mis Primeras Grabaciones. Selena Quintanilla-Perez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), known mononymously as Selena, was an American singer and songwriter. American singer Selena rides in a carriage during a. Wiki/Biography. She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards. Letra Escrita 'Como la flor', por su hermano, A. "Her timing, her pitch were perfect," Selena's father. The couple had two children, Noah and Cassie, before splitting in 2008. Selena Quintanilla y el estilo Tejano. Almost three decades after her death, Selena Quintanilla’s estate will release her newest track, “Como Te Quiero Yo A Ti,” on Friday, July 29. B. The thing about growing up with Fred and George, is that you sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve. Fred Weasley was a son of Arthur and Molly Weasley He has 3 older brothers (Bill, Charlie, Percy), a twin (George), a younger brother (Ron) and a younger sister (Ginny). Selena Quintanilla dazzled in a white Lillie Rubin dress at the 1994 Grammys, where she won won Best Mexican/American Album for “Selena. March 16, 2022. 12, 1989, in Corpus Christi, Texas. A new Selena album will be released in April, 27 years after her death. Subscribe to newsletters Subscribe: $29. Selena. Selena’s family didn’t have much money to begin with but her father saw her potential. “No Debes Jugar”. The singer has three children, "A. Selena became the singer of the band and quickly became popular as she played at her dad's restaurant. Related: Rare video of late Tejano superstar Selena that has not been seen in decades has surfaced. , was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas. Limón, a professor at the University of Notre Dame. Su música solía tener ritmo tejano y alcanzó bastante éxito. Executive produced by the Quintanilla family, Netflix’s NFLX +2. Winning big. Two weeks after the president of her fan club killed her in 1995, then-governor George W. The Quintanilla family launched the official Selena Radio in 2014, as part of Q-Productions, which plays non-stop Selena music and commentaries by her family. "By the time Selena was buried, a two-foot pile of roses was piled on top of the coffin," he wrote. In the quarter century since her death, Selena’s. Bush, Texas's then-governor, officially declared April 16, 1995—which would have been Selena's 25th birthday—Selena Day in the Lone Star State. The twins are co-owners of Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, a highly successful joke shop in Diagon Alley. The Tejano singer would’ve turned 51 next month. Según Selena Quintanilla, solo nosotros podemos limitarnos. Selena Quintanilla Perez is an icon and a legend. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (Quintanilla) Birthdate: April 16, 1971. Selena Quintanilla and her husband Chris Perez eloped on April 2, 1992 after secretly dating. The bullet exited through her upper chest, which means Yolanda Saldivar shot her while her back was turned. Selena Quintanilla continues to be one of the most important figures in pop culture. It is sung in Spanish and is rooted in the Hispanic community in South Texas. Chris Perez was only in his early 20s when he and Selena married, but the now-48-year-old seems to never have gotten over the sudden and tragic loss of the love of his life. A. That someone turned out to be Selena Quintanilla-Perez—the 23-year-old Tejana singer who had just become the first Latina artist to top the U. A few years later, the young star produced her first self-titled album Selena in 1989. FAQs. Gilda, una reconocida cantante argentina, murió en 1996 en un accidente automovilístico, razón por la cual algunos usuarios de Internet comparan su fallecimiento con el de Selena Quintanilla. In fact, she’s posthumously become more. The confession, relayed to Univision is paraphrased as such: “She killed her because she wanted to simulate an assault to avoid going to jail and, above all, not to pay her the almost. Por su talento inigualable y su valentía, Selena comenzó. 1971–31 Mar. Fans reach out to touch the plaque honoring Mexican-American singer Selena that her sister Suzette Quintanilla (R) holds up to the fans who gathered to witness the posthumous star ceremony on the. – Selena Quintanilla. Years of hard work went into building her career. Fathers Day is always bittersweet for Tejano icon Selena's dad Abraham Quintanilla. Related: Rare video of late Tejano superstar Selena that has not been seen in decades has surfaced. Media outlets. The subculture of Selena Quintanilla Pérez super-fandom, or Selenidad, was born out of grief. Just a few weeks after her death, George W. This is the story of Selena and her husband Chris. The couple had two older children and eventually opened a restaurant. According to the. In Chris Perez's memoir, he wrote that guests were asked to place white roses on her coffin. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is being honored by her family on the 26th anniversary of her death. Fred (1 April 1978 – 2 May 1998) and George (b. NEW YORK (PIX11) – The story of Selena Quintanilla Perez is legendary in the Hispanic community. Según Selena Quintanilla, solo nosotros podemos limitarnos. November 28, 2020. August 16, 2022 Noah Perez. Although Selena’s “Dreaming Of You” isn’t sampled in the instrumental, Louie ends his song with his final request: “Man I f**ked they b***h, they be hella steaming/I’m king, I’m. American singer Selena Quintanilla Pérez was shot to death by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of Selena's fan club, on the morning of March 31, 1995, at the Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas, shortly after Saldívar was exposed as having embezzled thousands of. Is Abraham Quintanilla still married? Yes. Five years after recording her self-entitled debut album, Selena Quintanilla won the Best Mexican/American Album at the 1994 Grammy Awards, becoming the first Tejano recording artist to ever win. Con el tiempo, Selena comenzó a participar en concursos musicales y ganó algunos. Her parents were Abraham Jr. Subscribe to. The shocking murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez on March 31, 1995, stunned audiences all around the world. By mitú Staff. Died March 31, 1995, in Corpus Christi, Texas. A. The rising Tejano music star Selena, killed at 23 by the president of her fan club, was celebrated Thursday, March 31, 2011, by those who gathered on the 16th. 1995), singer, was born Selena Quintanilla in Lake Jackson, Texas, to Abraham Quintanilla, Jr. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was an American singer. ”. She attended elementary school in Lake Jackson, a small town about fifty-five miles south of Houston, Texas. Abraham also serves as one of the executive producers. ” “You live in my mind/ I. Por Sergio. At 7 p. Born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, Selena rose to fame as the "Queen of Tejano Music" and left an indelible mark on the music industry before her tragic death in 1995. Fredrick Gideon Weasley and George Fabian Weasley are the twin younger brothers of Bill, Charlie and Percy and the older brothers of Ron and Ginny Weasley. By Christine Chung. The Queen of Tejano music was just 23 when she died but her music lives on and her legacy continues to make an impact with new generations becoming fans of the icon. EDT. “If you have a dream, don’t let anybody take it away. “Si Una Vez,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” and “No Me Queda Más,” along with many other songs on this list of Selena’s best songs were included in the 1994 Amor. Selena: The Series (Spanish: Selena: la serie) is an American biographical drama streaming television series created by Moisés Zamora. The rising Tejano music star was shot dead at 23 by the president of her fan club on March 31, 1995. Seven months after her passing, Los Dinos member and family friend Pete Astudillo, who wrote many of Selena’s songs, released a tribute called “Como Te Extraño. on March 31, 1995. " The singer's short career and sudden death made a lasting impact still felt across the state today. and Suzette Quintanilla, but making her way in a. ” Read about her songs, husband, death, movie, quotes, and more. He is the father of Tejano singer Selena and was her manager throughout her life. In Chris Perez's memoir, he wrote that guests were asked to place white roses on her coffin. Selena Quintanilla performs in Corpus Christi, Tex.