Selena Quintanilla Age, Wiki and Bio

Selena Quintanilla

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Model, Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, Actress
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth16/04/1971
Age53 years
BirthplaceFreeport Community Hospital, Brazosport, Texas

Bio/Wiki

Other NameSelena Quintanilla-Pérez
Nicknames
  • Preciosa
  • Sel
  • The Queen of Tejano
  • Buffy
  • La Reina de Tex-Mex
  • Queen of Latin Music
  • Tejano Madonna
  • Queen of Cumbia

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Oran M Roberts Elementary School, Dallas, Texas
  • West Oso Junior High School. Corpus Christi, Texas
College/UniversityPacific Western University
Educational QualificationMajor in Business Administration

Personal Life

ReligionJehovah's Witness
EthnicityMexican (Paternal) & Cherokee (Maternal)
HometownLake Jackson, Texas
Address705 Bloomington St. Corpus Christi, TX. 78405
Hobbies
  • Collecting Shoes
  • Tobogganing
  • Parasailing
  • Motorcycle Riding
  • Collecting Fabergé eggs

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
HusbandChris Pérez
Marriage Date02/04/1992
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Chris Pérez

Family

FatherAbraham Quintanilla Jr. (Musician)
MotherMarcella Ofelia Quintanilla (née Samora)
Siblings
BrotherAbraham III (A.B.) - Song Producer and Guitarist
SisterSuzette Quintanilla - former Musician

Career

Debut
As a SingerAlbum (As a Part of Selena y Los Dinos): Mis Primeras Grabaciones (1984)
Last Work
AlbumDreaming of You (1995)
ActingDon Juan DeMarco (1995) as 'Ranchera Singer'

Favourites

Food
  • Pizza
  • Tacos
Restaurants
  • Olive Garden
  • Pizza Hut
  • Whataburger
  • Jack In The Box
Singers
  • Donna Summer
  • Bonnie Raitt
  • Garth Brooks
  • Janet Jackson
  • Whitney Houston
SongBlack Cat by Janet Jackson
Band
  • A Taste of Honey
  • Air Supply
Films
  • Moonlighting (1985)
  • The Little Mermaid (1989)
Cartoon Characters
  • Tom & Jerry
FlowerWhite Roses
PerfumeBoucheron
LipstickBrick of Chanel
ColorBlack

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Red Porsche
  • 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  • BMW
Money Factor
Assets/PropertiesAccording to a news portal, her assets were worthed $5 Million
Net WorthAccording to Texas Monthly, her net worth was $164,000 at the time of her death

Some Lesser Known Facts

Selena was initially going to be named 'Marc Anthony' before she was born.
She was inspired to pursue a career in music after watching Michael Jackson perform.
Her musical talent was recognized by her father when she was young.
Selena gained popularity and signed with Freddie Records.
She founded her own clothing line and opened boutiques under the name Selena Etc.
She organized a charity baseball game to raise funds for various charities.
Selena was actively involved in philanthropic efforts, supporting organizations like Toys for Tots.