Selena Quintanilla Pérez: Secrets Between Her and Yolanda - Who Was She?

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, a celebrated Latin artist, was shot and killed by her fan club president, who embezzled money from her stores.

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, a legendary Latin artist, tragically lost her life at the young age of 23 when she was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club and former manager of her boutiques, Selena Etc. This devastating event occurred on March 31, 1995, just two weeks before Selena's 24th birthday.

Selena was a trailblazer in the male-dominated Tejano music space, breaking barriers and introducing Tejano music to international charts. Her impact on the music industry earned her the nickname "Tejano Madonna" due to her influential fashion choices and her ability to top the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart for an impressive eight months with her album "Entre a Mi Mundo" in 1992. Additionally, she won the Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year an astounding nine consecutive times.

The story of Selena and Yolanda's complex relationship is being revisited in the Oxygen series "Selena & Yolanda: Secrets Between Them," which is set to air on February 17 and 18, 2024. This series promises to provide insight into the mysterious bond between these two women, including an exclusive English interview with Yolanda Saldívar from prison.

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, began her musical career alongside her siblings as part of the band Selena y Los Dinos. Despite dropping out of school in eighth grade to focus on her music, Selena later obtained her high school diploma from the American School of Correspondence and pursued a business administration major at Pacific Western University.

Her music career took off after recording her first LP with Selena y Los Dinos, and she quickly became a rising star in the Tejano music scene. Her father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr., played a significant role in guiding her career, encouraging her to stay true to her roots by recording songs in Spanish.

Selena's success continued to soar as she won numerous awards and released hit albums, such as "Entre a Mi Mundo" and "Amor Prohibido." In addition to her musical accomplishments, she also ventured into the world of fashion, opening two boutiques under the brand Selena Etc. in Corpus Christi and San Antonio.

The tragic events surrounding Selena's untimely death shed light on the complexities of her life and the relationships she held with those around her. Despite the heartbreak and loss, Selena's legacy lives on as a testament to her remarkable talent and enduring impact on the music and fashion industries.