Selena Quintanilla
Also Known As: Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, Selena Pérez, Selena
Biography: Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, model, actress, and fashion designer. 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. Billboard magazine named her the top-selling Latin artist of the 1990s decade, while her posthumous collaboration with MAC cosmetics became the best-selling celebrity collection in cosmetics history. She also ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all time and is credited for catapulting a music genre into the mainstream market.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Lake Jackson, Texas, USA
Birthday: April 16, 1971
Deathday: March 31, 1995
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Gender: Female
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Don Juan DeMarco
Overview: John Arnold DeMarco is a man who believes he is Don Juan, the greatest lover in the world. Clad in a cape and mask, DeMarco undergoes psychiatric treatment with Dr. Jack Mickler to cure him of his apparent delusion. But the psychiatric sessions have an unexpected effect on the psychiatric staff and, most profoundly, Dr Mickler, who rekindles the romance in his complacent marriage.
Genres: Romance Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-12
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Selena Remembered
Overview: A collection of moments and triumphs that helped Selena, and her band Selena y Los Dinos, into superstardom in North America.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-04-01
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Selena
Overview: In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Genres: Drama Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-03-21
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Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena
Overview: CORPUS explores the mass adulation and explosive posthumous recognition of Selena Quintanilla, the Tejano rock singer murdered by the president of her fan club in 1995. Pushing beyond the mainstream media's fascination with her violent death, Portillo interviews Selena's family and friends as well as the devoted fans that pilgrimage to Selena's grave in Corpus Christi, Texas, to pay homage to the slain star. Moving and provocative, this humble investigative portrait explores Selena's cultural significance as a pop icon and shines a light on the hopes, fantasies, fears, and realities of young Latinas today.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-07-13
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Selena ¡Vive!
Overview: Tribute to Selena Quintinilla-Perez, featuring musical performances and archive footage.
Genres: TV Movie Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-04-07
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Selena: Greatest Hits
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Genres: Music
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2003-08-05
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Selena Live! The Last Concert
Overview: The concert was recorded on February 26, 1995, at the “Houston Astrodome” and was televised live on Univision. The singer shared the concert with Tejano singer “Emilio Navaira” and performed to 66,994 people, which broke the previous attendance record held by Selena in the previous year. Selena's performance at the Astrodome became her final televised concert before she was shot and killed on March 31, 1995. The set list mostly included material from her "Amor Prohibido" (1994) album and a medley mashup of disco music songs.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-26
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Selena Performances Vol.2
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Genres: Music
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2010-11-23
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Selena Performances Vol.1
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Original Language: es
Release Date: 2010-11-23
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Selena Trough The Years
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Genres: Music
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2007-04-03
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Selena y Los Dinos
Overview: Selena Quintanilla's journey from performing at local events to becoming the "Queen of Tejano Music" with her family band Selena y Los Dinos, culminating in sold-out stadium tours, is chronicled through personal archive footage.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-01-26
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