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Biography
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known mononymously as Selena, was an American singer-songwriter, fashion designer and business owner. Known as the "Queen of Tejano Music", she is known for her contributions to popular music and fashion, which made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. Media outlets called her the "Tejano Madonna" for her clothing choices. She also ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all time and is credited for catapulting the Tejano genre into the mainstream market.
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Awards & recognition
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2021
- Billboard Latin Music Award — Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year · 1995
- Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame · 1995
- Grammy Award — Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album · 1994
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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- Grammy Award — Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album · 1995 · nominated
Filmography4 titles
Selena y Los Dinos
2025as Self (archive footage)
2025as Self (archive footage)
Selena
1997as Self (archive footage)
1997as Self (archive footage)
Don Juan DeMarco
1994as Mariachi Singer
1994as Mariachi Singer
Murder by Medic
2024as Self - Murder Victim (archive footage)
2024as Self - Murder Victim (archive footage)