Selena Quintanilla Perez Archives

How ‘Selena’ and ‘Real Women Have Curves’ Made Me Feel Seen

Laysha MacedoApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022

by Laysha MacedoApril 14, 2022April 14, 202202145

To say that films have formed an important part of my life is an understatement. The movies I grew up watching were vehicles through which I navigated and made sense of the world around me. They have made lasting impressions...

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Abraham Quintanilla Announces New Selena Music is Coming in April

Virginia IsaadMarch 15, 2022

by Virginia IsaadMarch 15, 202202185

It’s been nearly 30 years since Selena Quintanilla‘s death but her star has not waned with her fans and family continuing to keep her memory alive, solidifying her status as an icon. She was just 23 years old when she...

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10 Fun Facts About ‘Selena’ in Honor of the Film’s 25th Anniversary

Nicole YoungMarch 10, 2022

by Nicole YoungMarch 10, 202206254

Selena Quintanilla-Perez was only 23 years old when she was killed in 1995 but she made such an impact as the Queen of Tejano music that a biopic was released just two years after her death solidifying her status as...

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‘Selena’ 1997 Biopic Inducted into the National Film Registry

Virginia IsaadDecember 16, 2021December 16, 2021

by Virginia IsaadDecember 16, 2021December 16, 202107430

The 1997 film Selena directed by Mexican American filmmaker Gregory Nava remains iconic nearly 25 years after its release following the untimely death of Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. The movie is a biographical look into the life of the beloved ...

Culture

Melissa Lozada-Oliva’s ‘Dreaming of You’ Explores Selena Nostalgia, Idolatry and Latinidad

Laysha MacedoOctober 26, 2021October 27, 2021

by Laysha MacedoOctober 26, 2021October 27, 202103038

Poet and writer Melissa Lozada-Oliva is an unstoppable force within the poetry world. Throughout her career, her poetry has captured intimate, yet relatable experiences centered around her Latina identity, most notably her poetry chapbook, peluda. The Guatelombian (Guatemalan-Colombian) poet went...

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Chris Perez and Selena’s Family Amicably Resolve Yearslong Legal Battle

Virginia IsaadSeptember 17, 2021September 17, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 17, 2021September 17, 202102154988

The love story of Chris Perez and Selena Quintanilla Perez lives on decades after the Queen of Tejano’s death but his relationship with her family has been contentious for years until now. Earlier this week Perez announced on his social...

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Selena-Inspired Gifts Every Fan Should Own

Nicole YoungApril 16, 2021

by Nicole YoungApril 16, 202107349

Selena Quintanilla‘s star has only grown brighter since her death more than two decades ago and her songs including “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom“, “Como La Flor,” and “Dreaming of You” remain streaming staples. Her iconic outfits, unforgettable performances, and love...

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Chris Perez Recounts Selena’s “Traumatic” Death in New Documentary

Virginia IsaadApril 1, 2021April 7, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 1, 2021April 7, 2021014486

It has been 26 years since Selena’s death yet the spotlights remains on the beloved Queen of Tejano music, whose story is part of E! True Hollywood Story’s “Death of Innocence” episode. The show explores the untimely deaths of celebrities...

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25 Ways Selena Quintanilla Blazed a Trail for Latinas in Entertainment

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMarch 4, 2021March 4, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMarch 4, 2021March 4, 2021016974

Selena Quintanilla-Perez‘a legacy and memory lives on larger than ever, with generation after generation lifting her up by embracing her music, fashion, and essence. Selena is an icon who cemented her place in the entertainment industry as one of the...

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Selena to Receive Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Virginia IsaadDecember 28, 2020March 12, 2021

by Virginia IsaadDecember 28, 2020March 12, 202106186

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Selena Quintanilla’s death and her star continues to shine with the latest announcement that the Grammy’s will be honoring her with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award. The beloved Tejano icon won the Best...

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Latinx Twitter Reactions to ‘Selena: The Series’ Following Premiere

Virginia IsaadDecember 4, 2020December 4, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 4, 2020December 4, 202008193

After a year-long wait, “Selena: The Series” is now live on Netflix and fans have mixed feelings about it. The nine-episode series follows the life and tragic death of the Queen of Tejano music. It stars Christian Serratos (Selena Quintanilla),...

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25 of the Best Selena Memes on the Internet

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMarch 27, 2020July 29, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMarch 27, 2020July 29, 2020021956

This month marks 25 years that we lost Selena Quintanilla-Perez. But her legacy and memory live on so brightly and fiercely that we are reminded of the Queen of Tejano and Cumbia, through her songs, dope new merchandise emblazoned with...