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Remembering Latin music icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez 30 years after death

Camille Fine
March 31, 2022Updated March 29, 2025, 3:29 p.m. ET
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was born in Texas in 1971 and spent most of her life in Corpus Christi, where she was tragically shot dead on March 31, 1995, by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, who was up for parole in 2025 and got denied . Known by fans simply as Selena , Quintanilla-Pérez was a beloved Tejano musician turned crossover star. In 1986, she was named female vocalist of the year at the Tejano Music Awards − a title she'd go on to earn 10 more times. She won the Grammy for the best Mexican American album in 1994, and her music endeared her to Spanish and English-speaking audiences alike. Take a look at her life and career in photos.
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was born in Texas in 1971 and spent most of her life in Corpus Christi, where she was tragically shot dead on March 31, 1995, by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, who was up for parole in 2025 and got denied.

Known by fans simply as Selena, Quintanilla-Pérez was a beloved Tejano musician turned crossover star. In 1986, she was named female vocalist of the year at the Tejano Music Awards − a title she'd go on to earn 10 more times. She won the Grammy for the best Mexican American album in 1994, and her music endeared her to Spanish and English-speaking audiences alike. Take a look at her life and career in photos.
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Selena performs during a free concert at Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi on Feb. 7, 1993. The concert was recorded for her live album.
Selena performs during a free concert at Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi on Feb. 7, 1993. The concert was recorded for her live album.
Jay Janner, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla sings at the Cunningham Elementary School on Nov. 14, 1991, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla sings at the Cunningham Elementary School on Nov. 14, 1991, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
George Gongora, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Selena Quintanilla had just signed with Capitol/EMI Latin when these photos were taken March 27, 1989. This photo ran with the original feature on the Tejano singer published in the Caller-Times, part of USA TODAY Network, on April 9, 1989.
Selena Quintanilla had just signed with Capitol/EMI Latin when these photos were taken March 27, 1989. This photo ran with the original feature on the Tejano singer published in the Caller-Times, part of USA TODAY Network, on April 9, 1989.
Robert Bunch, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
When an educational video had technical issues, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez kept the audience at Cunningham Middle School entertained by singing a verse from "Amor Prohibido" on Nov. 14, 1994.
When an educational video had technical issues, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez kept the audience at Cunningham Middle School entertained by singing a verse from "Amor Prohibido" on Nov. 14, 1994.
George Gongora, Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez stands outside Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, following an appearance on Nov. 14, 1994.
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez stands outside Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, following an appearance on Nov. 14, 1994.
George Gongora, Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez performs on Sept. 25, 1992, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez performs on Sept. 25, 1992, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Rene Cabrera, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez meets with students and teachers at Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov. 14, 1994.
Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez meets with students and teachers at Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov. 14, 1994.
George Gongora, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Selena performs for the crowd during the dance following the Feria de las Flores queen's contest at Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Aug. 12, 1989.
Selena performs for the crowd during the dance following the Feria de las Flores queen's contest at Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Aug. 12, 1989.
Carlos Moreno, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez met with students and teachers at Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov. 14, 1994.
Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez met with students and teachers at Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov. 14, 1994.
George Gongora, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez of Selena y Los Dinos performs in Corpus Christi, Texas, on July 24, 1992.
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez of Selena y Los Dinos performs in Corpus Christi, Texas, on July 24, 1992.
Rene Cabrera, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez premiered her educational video "Selena Agrees" at Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov. 14, 1994.
Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez premiered her educational video "Selena Agrees" at Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov. 14, 1994.
George Gongora, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Selena y Los Dinos performs during a free concert at Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Feb. 7, 1993. The concert was recorded for her live album.
Selena y Los Dinos performs during a free concert at Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Feb. 7, 1993. The concert was recorded for her live album.
Jay Janner, Corpus Christi Caller-Times-USA TODAY NETWORK
Journalist Victor Lara Ortegon (left) interviews Selena Quintanilla Pérez at Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov. 14, 1994.
Journalist Victor Lara Ortegon (left) interviews Selena Quintanilla Pérez at Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov. 14, 1994.
George Gongora, Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Selena Quintanilla Pérez laughs and signs autographs at Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov. 14, 1994.
Selena Quintanilla Pérez laughs and signs autographs at Cunningham Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov. 14, 1994.
George Gongora, Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Residents hang out in front of the Selena mural in Corpus Christi's Molina neighborhood for the Fiesta de Selena Mural event on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019.
Residents hang out in front of the Selena mural in Corpus Christi's Molina neighborhood for the Fiesta de Selena Mural event on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019.
Meagan Falcon, Caller-Times Via USA TODAY Network
Actress Jennifer Lopez, who plays the late singer in the 1997 movie "Selena," performs with her band in a scene from the film. "Selena" is about the Tejano singer who was murdered by her fan club president.
Actress Jennifer Lopez, who plays the late singer in the 1997 movie "Selena," performs with her band in a scene from the film. "Selena" is about the Tejano singer who was murdered by her fan club president.
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Fans hold a photo of Selena during her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, on Nov. 3, 2017, in Hollywood, California.
Fans hold a photo of Selena during her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, on Nov. 3, 2017, in Hollywood, California.
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A fan's pin collection during Madame Tussauds Hollywood's unveiling of Grammy award winner and cultural icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez immortalized in wax on Aug. 30, 2016.
A fan's pin collection during Madame Tussauds Hollywood's unveiling of Grammy award winner and cultural icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez immortalized in wax on Aug. 30, 2016.
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