Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Birthplace
Height
165 cm (5'5")
Nationality
Languages
American English, Mexican Spanish, Spanish
Spouse
Chris Pérez (1992-1995)
Parents
Abraham Quintanilla
Education
American School of Correspondence, California Miramar University
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Latin (Caelīna)
Popularity
Tier S -- 182,774 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Sadie Sink →
Year context
Born in 1971 -- Nixon ends gold standard (Bretton Woods collapses); Richard Nixon was US president
Year 1971 →
Zodiac
Year of the Pig, sign of Aries
AWARDS (4)
G
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2021
WON
G
Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album
1994
WON
G
Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album
1994
WON
G
Grammy Awards
WON
Biography
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was an American singer-songwriter. Known as the "Queen of Tejano Music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. Media outlets called her the "Tejano Madonna" for her clothing choices. She also ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all time and is credited for catapulting the Tejano genre into the mainstream market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Selena?
Selena was born on and passed away on at the age of 23.
Where was Selena born?
Selena was born in Lake Jackson.
Where can I find more information about Selena?
You can find more about Selena on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
