| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Name | Selena Quintanilla |
| Date of Birth | 16 April 1971 |
| Age | 23 Years Old |
| Gender | Female |
Selena Quintanilla Net Worth
$5 Million
Selena Quintanilla aka Selena Quintanilla Perez was an American singer, songwriter, fashion designer, actress, model, businesswoman and spokesperson. As of 1995, Selena Quintanilla’s net worth was $5 million. In the late 20th century, she was one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers and was known as the ‘Queen of Tejano Music’ for her contributions to fashion and music. For her clothing choices, she was called ‘Tejano Maddona’ by the media outlets.
In the year 1987, her popularity grew after she won the Female Vocalist of the Year Award by Tejano Music Awards. Throughout her life, she made a lot of notable accomplishments. In the year 1997, a film named ‘Selena’ was released by Warner Bros, starring Jennifer Lopez as Selena. Across the world, she sold more than 30 million records, and this made her one of the best-selling female artists in Latin music.
Selena Quintanilla Wiki/Biography
Born on 16 April 1971, Selena Quintanilla’s age was 23 Years Old as of 1995. She was born in a well-to-do family from Lake Jackson, Texas, the United States. She holds an American nationality and has her belief in Jehovah’s Witness religion.
She completed her early schooling at the Oran M. Roberts Elementary School, Lake Jackson, Texas, the US, and later in West Oso Junior High School, Corpus Christi, Texas, the US. Later she completed her high school at the American School.
Later, she enrolled herself at the Pacific Western University, the United States, in Business Administration. In the year 1984, she recorded her first LP record named ‘Selena y Los Dinos’ at the mere age of 17. From the very beginning of her childhood days, she was extremely excited in co-curricular activities like singing, music, acting, etc., and also was a good speaker and a leader.
| Name | Selena Quintanilla |
| Full Name | Selena Quintanilla Perez |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Date of Birth | 16 April 1971 |
| Date of Death | 31 March 1995 |
| Age | 23 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Lake Jackson, Texas, United States |
| Death Place | CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Memorial, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Fashion Designer, Actress, Model, Businesswoman and Spokesperson |
| Debut |
TV Series: Dos mujeres, un camino (1993) Music Video: Selena (1989) Film: Don Juan DeMarco (1995) |
| Years Active | 1981 – 1995 |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Jehovah’s Witness |
| Ethnicity | Mexican-American Descent |
| Hometown | Lake Jackson, Texas |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| School/High School | Oran M. Roberts Elementary School, Lake Jackson, Texas, US West Oso Junior High School, Corpus Christi, Texas, US American School, US |
| College/University | Pacific Western University, United States |
| Education Qualification | Business Administration |
Family, Husband & Relationships
Selena Quintanilla’s parents are Abraham Quintanilla and Marcella Samora. Selena Quintanilla’s father’s name is Abraham Quintanilla who is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Selena Quintanilla’s mother’s name is Marcella Samora (Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla), a social worker.
She also has two siblings. Her elder brother’s name is Abraham Isaac Quintanilla III who a singer, songwriter, record producer, and musician.
She also has an elder sister’s name is Suzette Quintanilla, who also is a actress.
Selena’s marital status was married. She was married to Chris Gilbert Perez in the year 1992, who is an American guitarist, best known for the lead guitarist in Selena’s band, an author, and a songwriter.
| Father Name | Abraham Quintanilla |
| Mother Name | Marcella Samora (Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla) |
| Brother Name | Abraham Isaac Quintanilla III |
| Sister Name | Suzette Quintanilla |
| Boyfriend | Chris Gilbert Perez |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband Name | Chris Gilbert Perez |
Physical Appearance
Selena was a beautiful-looking actress in the industry. She was known for her charming personality. She had a cute smile, adorable looks, and a slim body.
She owned a slim figure, with her figure measurements measuring 35-26-37 inches. She was 5 feet, and 4 inches in height, and her body weight was around 59 Kg. She had beautiful and brown hair and had beautiful mesmerizing brown colored eyes.
| Height (approx) | in centimeters: 164 cm in meters: 1.64 m in feet inches: 5’4” |
| Weight (approx) | in kilograms: 59 kg in pounds: 130 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Career
Selena Quintanilla started her career with the band formed by her father at the mere age of 8.
In the year 1989, her studio album titled ‘Selena’ was released.
This year her singles titled ‘Contigo Quiero Ester’, ‘Sukiyaki’, and ‘Mentiras’ were released.
In the year 1990, her studio album titled ‘Ven Conmigo’ was released.
This year her compilation album titled ‘Mis Primeros Exitos’ was released. This year her singles titled ‘Baila Esta Cumbia’, ‘Ya Ves’, and ‘La Tracalera’ were released.
In the year 1991, she starred in the music video titled ‘Buenos Amigos’. This year her compilation album titled ‘Personal Best’ was released.
In the year 1992, she starred in the music video titled ‘La carcacha’. This year her studio album titled ‘Entre a Mi Mundo’ was released. This year her compilation album titled ‘Entertainers of the Year’ was released. This year her singles titled ‘La Carcacha’, ‘Como La Flor’, and ‘?Que Creias’ were released.
In the year 1993, she starred in 2 episodes of the TV series titled ‘Dos Mujeres, un Camino as herself. This year she also starred in the music video titled ‘La llamada’. This year her video titled ‘Live!’ was released. This year her live album titled ‘Selena Live!’ was released. This year her compilation album titled ‘Mis Mejores Canciones – 17 Super Exitos’ was released. This year her singles titled ‘Amame’, ‘No Debes Jugar’, and ‘La llamada’ were released.
In the year 1994, she starred as a guest in the TV show titled ‘Sabado Gigante as herself. This year she also starred in the music videos and singles titled ‘Donde quiera que estes’, ‘Amor prohibidio’, ‘Bidi bidi bom bom’, and ‘No me queda mas’. This year her studio album titled ‘Amor Prohibido’ was released.
This year her compilation albums titled ‘Selena’ and ’12 Super Exitos’ were released.
In the year 1995, an episode was released on the true-crime documentary titled ‘E! The Hollywood Story’.
This year she also starred in the Posthumous music videos titled ‘No debes jugar’, ‘Fotos y Recuerdos, ‘I Could Fall in Love’, ‘Dreaming of You’, ‘Tu solo tu’, ‘Techno Cumbia’, ‘’I’m Getting Used to you’’. This year her studio album titled ‘Dreaming of you was released. This year her compilation albums titled ‘Las Reinas Del Pueblo’, and ‘Musipistas: 10 Exitos De Selena’ were released.
In the year 1996, her Posthumous music videos were titled ‘Siempre Hace frio’, and ‘No Quiero saber’. This year her compilation album titled ‘Exitos y Recuerdos’ was released. This year her remix album titled ‘Siempre Selena’ was released.
In the year 1997, two documentaries were released related to her named ‘Selena Remembered’, and ‘The Final Notes’. This year her Posthumous music videos were titled ‘A Boy Like That’, ‘Viviras Selena’, and ‘Disco Medley’. This year her soundtrack album titled ‘Selena: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released.
In the year 1998, an episode dedicated to Selena was released from the documentary TV series titled ‘Behind the Music’. This year, an episode was released on the true-crime documentary titled ‘American Justice’. This year her Posthumous music video was titled ‘Missing My Baby (Anthology remix)’. This year her box set titled ‘Anthology’ was released.
In the year 1999, her compilation album titled ‘All My Hits: Todos Mis Exitos’ was released. In the year 2000, her video titled ‘All My Hits: The Videos’ was released. This year her compilation album titled ‘All My Hits: Todos Mis Exitos: Vol. 2’ was released.
In the year 2001, an episode was released on the true-crime documentary titled ‘The Greatest’. This year her video and a live album titled ‘Live! The Last Concert’ was released. In the year 2002, her video titled ‘Ones’ was released. This year her compilation album titled ‘Ones’ was released.
In the year 2003, an episode was released on the true-crime documentary titled ‘101’. This year her video titled ‘Greatest Hits’ was released. This year her compilation album titled ‘Greatest Hits’ was released. In the year 2004, her compilation album titled ‘Momentos Intimos’ was released.
In the year 2005, a dedicatee was released for Selena titled ‘Selena ¡VIVE!’. This year her Posthumous music video was titled ‘Baila Esta Cumbia (remix)’. This year her videos titled ‘Selena ¡VIVE!’, and ‘Selena Remembered’ were released. This year her live album titled ‘Unforgettable: The Live Album’ was released. This year her compilation album titled ‘Remembered’ was released. This year her box set titled ‘Unforgettable: Ultimate Edition was released.
In the year 2006, her video titled ‘Dos Historias’ was released. This year her compilation album titled ‘Dos Historias’ was released.
In the year 2007, a documentary on her life was released titled ‘Queen of Tejano Music. This year her video titled ‘Through the years / A traves de Los anos’ was released. This year her compilation albums titled ‘Through the Years / A Traves de Los Anos’, and ‘Serie Verde’ were released.
In the year 2008, an episode on a documentary series titled ‘Biography’ was released. In the year 2009, her video titled ‘A Night To Remember was released.
In the year 2010, an episode was released on the true-crime documentary titled ‘Famous Crime Scene’. This year her videos titled ‘Performances’, and ‘Performances Live’ were released. This year her box set titled ‘Le Leyenda’ was released. In the year 2011, her compilation album titled ’10 Great Songs’ was released.
In the year 2014, an episode was released on the true-crime documentary titled ‘Snapped’. In the year 2015, her Posthumous music videos titled ‘Como La flor’ were released. This year her compilation album titled ‘Lo Mejor de… Selena’ was released. In the year 2016, her Posthumous music videos were titled ‘Tu no Sabes’.
In the year 2020, a biographical drama related to her titled ‘Selena: The Series’ was released. This year her soundtrack album titled ‘Selena: The Series Soundtrack’ was released. Apart from these, she has recorded a lot of songs and had a great career in fashion designing and as a businesswoman.
Death
Selena died on 31 March 1995, at the age of 23, due to a gunshot wound at the subclavian artery. She was murdered by her friend and a manager of Selena’s boutiques named Yolanda Saldivar.
Even though Yolanda’s behavior was highly inappropriate in the past few months of the murder, Selena trusted her with everything, and since, as her manager, she had all her financial documents and tax preparation, she didn’t want to ruin her friendship with her.
Once Quintanilla Jr. discovered that she had forged $ 30,000 via forged checks from both the boutiques and the fan clubs after receiving complaints from a lot of fans. Regarding this, Selena and Yolanda met in a hotel room to discuss the matter that Yolanda was stalling for a long time, making excuses like she was physically and sexually assaulted.
When they met, and when Selena was about to report her to the police, Yolanda took out her gun from the purse and shot her. Selena ran out of the room, leaving a trail of blood in the lobby for about 392 feet. She later died before reaching the Corpus Christi Memorial Hospital. After 50 minutes of surgery and doctors tried to revive her, but they couldn’t.
Awards
She was nominated for 90 awards, out of which she won 68. She won awards from ASCAP, BMI Music Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards, Grammy Awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Lo Nuestro Awards, Tejano Music Awards.
She was also nominated for Bandamax Music Awards and Billboard Mexican Music Awards.
Selena Quintanilla Net Worth Summary
As of 1995, Selena Quintanilla’s net worth was $5 million. She majorly earned through her various filming projects, boutiques, and various other sources.
Contact Details
| Email ID | – |
| Residence Address | – |
| @selenaqofficail | |
| @selenaqofficail | |
| @SelenaLaLeyenda |
Facts and Information
Mirador de La Flor was a statue made in her name, which is also known as Selena’s Seawall. The statue is made of bronze and is a famous tourist place of attraction. She is an animal lover and has two pet dogs.
A few weeks after hiring Yolanda Saldivar, most people had a bad feeling about Yolanda. Selena was warned by a lot of people regarding Yolanda’s inappropriate behavior. Selena’s father removed her from the manager’s post a few weeks before the murder. Still, Selena believed in her and wanted to give her a chance.
Her death created a worldwide impact and hundreds of magazines and newspapers something or the other regarding her. Her fans still listen to her album, appreciate her work and remember her.
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