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7 Facts You May Not Know About Selena Quintanilla

Nicole YoungApril 14, 2023

by Nicole YoungApril 14, 202304757

Though it’s been more than 25 years since the death of the iconic Selena Quintanilla at the age of 23, the love fans have for her has not wavered but only grown over time. La Reina de Tejano Music is a...

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11 Latina-Led Films to Watch in Honor of Women’s History Month

Sofía AguilarMarch 14, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMarch 14, 202303898

Women’s History Month is a time of year to celebrate women and support their voices. Even though we should be doing that everyday, there’s no better time than now to support women in film both in front of and behind...

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Selena Quintanilla Estate Releasing Remastered ‘Como Te Quiero Yo A Ti’

Sofía AguilarJuly 25, 2022July 26, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJuly 25, 2022July 26, 202204488

Almost three decades after Selena Quintanilla’s death in 1995, fans of the iconic Tejano singer are finally getting a taste of her posthumous album, titled Moonchild Mixes. She was only 23 years old when she was killed but has since...

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10 Selena Quotes on Life, Love, and Success That You May Not Know

Nicole YoungApril 21, 2022

by Nicole YoungApril 21, 202208569

Selena Quintanilla was just 23 years old when she was tragically killed but her words live on showcasing her wisdom beyond her years. The Queen of Tejano music did a number of interviews throughout her career and fans really got...

Culture

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

Laysha MacedoApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022

by Laysha MacedoApril 14, 2022April 14, 202203981

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

Nicole YoungMarch 10, 2022

by Nicole YoungMarch 10, 2022013224

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, 202109262

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 ...

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Selena Quintanilla on the Cover of New Comic Book About the Icon

Virginia IsaadSeptember 3, 2021September 9, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 3, 2021September 9, 202107783

Twenty six years after her untimely death in 1995, Selena is still making a splash in pop culture with fans selling out her MAC line and the Grammys recently honoring her with a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement award. Following Netflix’s...

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Selena-Inspired Gifts Every Fan Should Own

Nicole YoungApril 16, 2021

by Nicole YoungApril 16, 2021010833

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, 2021018375

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, 2021028529

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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‘Anything for Selena’ Podcast is a Deep Dive into Selena’s Cultural Impact

Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 202105760

Selena’s legacy goes beyond her music, she was one of the most prominent and successful Latinas in entertainment and she is a symbol of dual identities as a Mexican-American who crossed over to the U.S. While many of us were...