Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is being honored by her family on the 26th anniversary of her death. The Quintanilla family launched the official Selena Radio in 2014, as part of Q-Productions, which plays non-stop Selena music and commentaries by her family. There are nine episodes in each season. Perez and Quintanilla had only been married for a few years at the time of her death. . . Selena Quintanilla was already on her way to becoming both when she was shot dead on March 31, 1995. ج) Andorra (EUR €) Angola (USD $) Anguilla (XCD $) Antigua & Barbuda (XCD $) Argentina (USD $) Armenia (AMD դր. Selena was murdered on March 31, 1995, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The song peaked at no. But on. Mike Dean has made a name for himself as one of hip-hop’s top producers, having. , guests are encouraged to don their best red lip and replicate some of Selena's most iconic looks for a look alike contest. MediaPunch Inc. Selena Quintaniella. By the time of her tragic death at the young age of 23, Selena Quintanilla—better known simply as Selena—was already an American icon. Si solo tienes unos segundos, lee estas claves sobre el rumor de que Selena Quintanilla está viva: Se viralizó un video donde aseguran que la cantante Yahritza Martínez, del grupo Yahritza y Su Esencia, compartió una imagen posando con Selena Quintanilla, que fue asesinada por un disparo el 31 de marzo de 1995 en la. Instead, the Tejano artist and Texas native is posthumously celebrated every year on her birthday, officially known as Selena. By Ariana Garcia Updated May 19, 2022 4:05 p. Quintanilla Instagram. 801556; -97. When she arrived at the hospital, "She had no evidence of neurological function," per Dr. She later crossed over into mainstream pop music with her albums Dreaming. Fred Weasley (1 April 1978 - 2 May 1998) is one of the protagonists of the Harry Potter series, appearing as a major character in the seven installments. George was the twin who made. At one point, Fred, George, Ron, Ginny, Bill, Charlie, Mr. Her sister is Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga and her brother is A. It tells the story of Tejano singer Selena's rise to fame and the sacrifices she and. and Marcella Quintanilla. - #SelenaQuintanilla Artista Invitado:. She was shot by Yolanda Saldivar, who had founded Selena’s fan club. B. Roberts Elementary School. Selena Quintanilla was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas. Selena Quintanilla performs for the crowd during a dance following the Feria de las Flores queen's contest at Memorial Coliseum Aug. The biopic will premiere in theaters next month in honors. March 22, 2022 10:26 AM PT. Nació el 16 de abril de 1971 en Lake Jackson, Texas. She was brought up in Lake Jackson, Texas. ET. Years after her death, Selena remains and continues to grow as an icon for the Hispanic community and other minority groups. Among the other biographical dramas of her life is Netflix’s Selena: The Series, which completed its two-season run in 2021. Selena Quintanilla's father is set to reveal the truth about the Tejano superstar's death in his new book. On Tuesday, exactly 28 years after the Oct. Creció en una familia amorosa y alegre, de origen hispano. He's the patriarch of the Quintanilla family and worked as manager for the band, Selena y Los Dinos. 31 martie 1995, Corpus Christi, Texas, Texas, SUA ), cunoscută publicului datorită numelui Selena, supranumită « Regina muzicii tejano », a fost o cântăreață, muziciană, compozitoare și textieră de origine mexicano - americană. This a Micheal Jackson and selena quintanilla fanfic. Selena was 9 years old when her father discovered her talent for singing. Earlier this year, Selena’s hometown of Corpus Christi announced plans for the first annual Fiesta de la Flor, a music festival held in her honor that kicks off April 17. Sin embargo a los 23 años la carismática cantante de larga. Selena attended Oran M. We love her for her warm heart, great style, incredible music, but also for her timeless beauty looks. Fourteen-year-old Selena poses with her father, Abraham, in Corpus Christi during Selena's first photo shoot for. B. There will be 13 songs. March 15, 2022 at 5:27 a. Fans reach out to touch the plaque honoring Mexican-American singer Selena that her sister Suzette Quintanilla (R) holds up to the fans who gathered to witness the posthumous star ceremony on the. Her father had led a band in the 1950s and 1960s called Los Dinos (Spanish for "the boys") that played early rock 'n' roll favorites mixed with traditional. Jonathan Franklin. Con tan sólo 24 años de edad, Selena Quintanilla (1971-1995) llegó a ser una de las cantantes de música tex-mex más reconocidas de la comunidad hispana en Estados Unidos, ganando varios discos de platino. Selena first won Tejano Music Awards’ “Female Vocalist of the Year” in 1986 at the age of 15, and from 1987 to 1996 she continued winning as vocalist and as “Female Entertainer of the Year,” along with other awards such as “Song of the Year. GEORGE GONGORA, Associated Press. 2. Whether stumbling upon secret passageways out of the castle, or using their natural talent for causing chaos to help undermine Voldemort, there. 1. In fact, Gomez’s parents named her after the famous Tejano singer when she was born in 1992. In a clip from KSAT’s newscast the day after she died on. The couple had two children, Noah and Cassie, before splitting in 2008. Sammi Corono-Lampa, 4, of Moreno Valley, Calif. 2. 1. By mitú Staff. And yet,. More than 25 years since her death, Selena continues to be larger than life. The Texas-born singer was only 23 years old at the time and had several Spanish-language hits. ”. Por Sergio. A unique example of this includes the rise of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (1971–1995), whose hard-won fame spoke to a large cross-section of fans in the United States, in Latin American markets, and across. Weasley, and Mrs. Selena Quintanilla, one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers, would have been celebrating her 51st birthday on Friday, April 16, 2022. Selena Quintanilla Pérez was an American singer. According to Perez’s book, To Selena, with Love, Perez first met the singer in 1989, when he joined the band Selena y Los Dinos as their guitarist. Selena's husband, Chris Perez, her sister, Suzette Quintanilla, and brother, A. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Selena Quintanilla-Perez was born on April 16, 1971 to Abraham, Jr. Years of hard work went into building her career. The youngest child of a Mexican-American couple, Selena released her first album at the age of twelve. As her loved ones transported her body from the church to the cemetery, many fans also gathered along the road to watch. S. Mexican-American singer Selena and her family work hard and rise to fame in the Tejano music world, navigating challenges along the way. Selena lays down the law with “No Debes Jugar. Bulletin magazine positioned her third on their. Singer Selena Quintanilla is honored posthumously with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Nov. Born in Lake Jackson, Texas, on April 16, 1971 and raised. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was born on Friday, April 16, 1971 ( age 23 years at the time of death ), at Freeport Community Hospital, Brazosport, Texas. B. Growing up in Houston in the 1990s, everyone knew of Selena, the Tejano star whose death at age 23 in 1995 catapulted her to national fame. After the Queen of Tejano music was murdered on March 31st, 1995 — shot once in the back by the. m. Selena (16 Apr. Tuvo que enfrentar grandes obstáculos por ser parte de dos mundos. El siguiente video va con mucho cariño para los fans de Selena en todo el mundoA 26 años de su partida y en plena pandemia mundial, Selena sigue siendo la re. Selena Quintanilla-Perez became known as the "Queen of Tejano Music" during her short but well-received music career performing in the genre in her home state of Texas before her tragic death at age 24 in 1995. Yet her voice continues to live on through cherished songs like “Como La Flor. In the quarter century since her death, Selena’s. The singer was only 23 when she was gunned down in her hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas, by. Selena Quintanilla-Perez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), known mononymously as Selena, was an American singer and songwriter. It’s been 25 years since Selena Quintanilla was shot and killed at the age of 23 by her fan club president and former boutique manager, Yolanda Saldívar, in March 1995. y Marcella Ofelia Zamora. Most recently her story was. 27 years have passed since the death of "La Reina," the Queen of Tejano music Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, who was killed by the president of her fan club at a Corpus Christi motel on this day in 1995. She is a graduate of CUNY Hunter College with a B. Selena Quintanilla posthumously received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last Friday, and Mayor Eric Garcetti proclaimed Nov. March 25, 2022 We provide this platform for community commentary free of charge. 2 min read. ). The bullet did enough damage to her cardiovascular. “Si Una Vez,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” and “No Me Queda Más,” along with many other songs on this list of Selena’s best songs were included in the 1994 Amor. In the quarter century since her death, the Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla has been the subject of at least five books, a recent Netflix series, and a hit 1997 biopic. She was the youngest daughter of Marcella and Abraham Quintanilla Jr. Daydream. 12, 1989, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Abraham opened a Mexican restaurant, Papagayo, in Lake Jackson. By Christine Chung. Similar to the 1997 biopic Selena, the “coming. The case has been described as the most important trial for the Latino population and was compared to the. Creció en una familia amorosa y alegre, de origen hispano. B. The Quintanilla family launched the official Selena Radio in 2014, as part of Q-Productions, which plays non-stop Selena music and commentaries by her family. Her contribution to the music and fashion industries made her one of the most known Mexican-American entertainers. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez ( Spanish pronunciation: [seˈlena kintaˈniʝa ˈpeɾes]; April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995) was an American singer. It’s available 24/7 at. A young Mexican-American singer from a humble background wins the hearts of millions, be… More than 25 years since her death, Selena continues to be larger than life. Her father, Abraham (Edward James Olmos), realizes that his young daughter. Only 23 years old and two weeks away from her 24th birthday, Selena Quintanilla was murdered on March 31, 1995, by her former fan club president and friend, Yolanda Saldívar. "By the time Selena was buried, a two-foot pile of roses was piled on top of the coffin," he wrote. The twins are co-owners of Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, a highly successful joke shop in Diagon Alley. This is the story of Selena and her husband Chris. She. But her legacy and music endure. Selena’s family didn’t have much money to begin with but her father saw her potential. She would have been 47-years-old this year. The Tejano singer would’ve turned 51 next month. Selena Quintanilla performs in Corpus Christi, Tex. Selena was a vibrant, gorgeous, talented musical icon who represented the energy and soul of Tejano music. The new track waswritten. 99/yearMexican American singer Selena Quintanilla was a Tejano superstar and was on the verge of an even higher level of fame when she was shot and killed on March 31, 1995. “We've got to be. The history of Los Dinos begins 14 years before Selena Quintanilla was born as it was the band in which her father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr, performed from 1957 until 1971, the year Selena was born. Her music used to have a Texan rhythm and it was quite successful. “With a positive attitude, you can be anything you want to be. This is the famous golden dress that the singer wore during the 36th Grammys and then we tell you her whole story. Seven months after her passing, Los Dinos member and family friend Pete Astudillo, who wrote many of Selena’s songs, released a tribute called “Como Te Extraño. A new Selena album will be released in April, 27 years after her death. Twenty-five years have. The first season was released on Netflix on December 4, 2020. /Alamy (1971–95). 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. Elaine Chung. S. Not only is. #SiempreSelenaCelebra To Selena, with Love. Fue en 1984, a los 13 años, cuando la cantante grabó su primer disco, Mis Primeras Grabaciones. She is an award-winning artist. "By the time Selena was buried, a two-foot pile of roses was piled on top of the coffin," he wrote. Quintanilla was born on. The. 8% two-part 18-episode Selena: The Series tells the singer’s story in more detail than the two-hour 1997 Jennifer Lopez-helmed. In 1987, Selena won the Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the year, which she won nine consecutive times. “And he liked my other daughter, Suzette, the drummer. This week the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame Selection Committee announced that the late, great Tejano songstress, Selena Quintanilla-Perez, will posthumously receive a star on the Holl…Undoubtedly, Selena Quintanilla, who was just 23 when she was killed by Yolanda Saldívar at a Days Inn in Selena's hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas, is a treasure within the Latinx community and. Quintanilla in his bands, Kumbia Kings and Kumbia All Starz, after being the lead guitarist in Selena y Los Dinos, ABC 11 reported. By the time of her tragic death at the young age of 23, Selena Quintanilla—better known simply as Selena—was already an American icon. Thankfully, Selena's parents did not follow the surgeon's orders to remove the mass. They met when he joined Selena y Los Dinos as a guitarist, and they quickly fell in love. “Como La Flor” is an up-tempo Tejano cumbia with undertones of reggae and pop. Quintanilla Perez, Selena [Selena] (1971–1995). 26K 267 8. Selena's brother, A. Chris Perez was only in his early 20s when he and Selena married, but the now-48-year-old seems to never have gotten over the sudden and tragic loss of the love of his life. George smoothed things over. Imagine Selena didn't died. "Como La Flor". B. Sus padres, Abraham Quintanilla y Marcella Samora, eran inmigrantes mexicanos y descendientes de indígenas cheroquis. Selena Selena nació el 16 de abril de 1971 en Lake Jackson, Texas. Selena. Her father, who performed with the band Los Dinos in South Texas from 1957 through 1971, encouraged Selena to. “With a positive attitude, you can be anything you want to be. ). " Fans learn about Roxanne first through the documentary J. The vocalist was born in Lake Jackson, TX, in 1971, and she started singing at around age 10 in the family band, Los Dinos, at her family’s restaurant. Enlarge this image. Born Selena Quintanilla April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas. ” “You live in my mind/ I. In 1996, even after her death, she won almost all categories. According to Perez’s book, To Selena, with Love, Perez first met the singer in 1989, when he joined the band Selena y Los Dinos as their guitarist. $13 at Amazon $17 at Macy's. Fans were saddened when the news of her death was released by the media. Abraham Quintanilla announced he was writing. She was honored 25 years after Selena & Los Dinos took the stage for the last time at the Houston Astrodome in the Rodeo. Now the “Queen of Tejano music” has joined a constellation of stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sus progenitores emigraron en la década de 1950 desde México hacia Estados Unidos. La cantante se hizo famosa en los noventas. Percy suddenly enters the room, and finding his entire family present, announces that he has been a fool, and asks to be taken back into the family. ”. He remarried in 2001. Selena. Her young. Media outlets. April 14, 2022 Mikey 5 Comments. A pesar de que nació en Estados Unidos y de que su idioma principal era el inglés, siempre cantó en español. Ginny Weasley, about the twins' audacity and boldness Fred Weasley I (1 April 1978 – 2 May 1998) was an English pure-blood wizard, was the fourth son and the middle child, the most daring and dominant among the twins of Arthur Weasley and Molly Weasley (née. She Supported Her Family Through Singing. Selena Quintanilla was born in 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas, and she was performing Tejano music with her Mexican-American family around the state at a very young age. After two years of legal maneuvering to get the case thrown out of court, Selena's widower, Chris Perez, loses an appeal to dismiss a lawsuit filed by his former father-in-law Abraham Quintanilla. Back in April, the charity organization presented Corpus. The official store for Selena Quintanilla. Saldivar is charged with first-degree murder in the March 31 killing of Selena, 23, whose full name was Selena Quintanilla Perez. More than 25 years after her murder at the age of 23, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, or just Selena, endures as a music icon. . The twins revel in practical jokes and pranks and. ) Aruba (AWG ƒ) Ascension Island (SHP £) Australia (AUD $) Austria (EUR €) Azerbaijan (AZN ₼) Bahamas (BSD $). 3, 2017. On the evening of March 31, 1995, we returned home to the blinking light of the answering machine. April 16, 2021 12:14 PM PT. 5 million records. In the front office, the phone rings constantly. It’s available 24/7 at. Selena Quintanilla dazzled in a white Lillie Rubin dress at the 1994 Grammys, where she won won Best Mexican/American Album for “Selena. She was known for. Disfruta de “ #FreeCover ” en tu plataforma favorita: EN VIVO Free Cover Venezuela. Selena Quintanilla was born in 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas, and she was performing Tejano music with her Mexican-American family. Buried underneath the rubble and debris, Harry struggled to his feet, and heard “a terrible cry that pulled at his insides. En la década de 1980, pocas mujeres se aventuraban en el estilo Texano o Tex-Mex. Nine years after her death. Selena Quintanilla, one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers, would have been celebrating her 51st birthday on Friday, April 16, 2022. Family of tejano singer Selena who was killed by her former fan club pres. 38 caliber revolver. B. Carlos Moreno/C-T File A contributed. Seven months after her passing, Los Dinos member and family friend Pete Astudillo, who wrote many of Selena’s songs, released a tribute called “Como Te Extraño. "Donde Quiera Que Estes," or "Wherever You Are," is a duet between Selena and the Barrio Boyzz, a New York Latin American pop. By Adrienne Westenfeld Published: Dec 05, 2020 9:00 AM EST. Seven months after her passing, Los Dinos member and family friend Pete Astudillo, who wrote many of Selena’s songs, released a tribute called “Como Te Extraño. See moreIn 1986, when Quintanilla was 15 years old, she won female entertainer of the year at the Tejano Music Awards, and her songs with Los Dinos began soaring on. Quintanilla has a history of opposing Selena projects not explicitly sanctioned by him. In fact, she’s posthumously become more. Selena Quintanilla's former husband, Chris Perez, reflects on her death 25 years later: 'I wish I had amnesia' 4-year-old singing Selena's 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom' gets viral loveThe father of the late Selena Quintanilla — the "Queen of Tejano" — says a new album will come out, almost three decades after her death. The estate has unveiled a remixed regional version of “Como Te Quiero Yo. Her father had led a band in the 1950s and 1960s that played early rock and roll songs mixed with traditional Mexican music. Most of her albums and singles skyrocketed to the top of the Hot Latin Tracks and Latin Pop Song Charts. Descubre aquí todo lo que la serie de Netflix omitió sobre la muerte de. Pese a que han pasado dos décadas, la artista todavía genera. Selena was buried at the Seaside Memorial Cemetery in Corpus Christi, TX on April 3, 1995. 3rd “Selena Day” in the city. by Fred Topel. It made a star out of. "Selena was given blood by the doctor. La canción se lanzó como sencillo en octubre de 1992. Durante su infancia, Selena se mudó a la ciudad vecina de Corpus Christi. Una de las historias trágicas en la industria de la música es la de Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, una joven estrella de la música tejana cuyo ascenso a la fama fue súbitamente interrumpido a los 23 años de edad cuando fue asesinada por la presiente de su club de fanáticos. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez 30 Grandes Éxitos - Selena Sus Mejores ExitosSelena Quintanilla-Pérez 30 Grandes Éxitos - Selena Sus Mejores ExitosSelena Quintanill. She was an empowering and was about to become for famous in the United States but was tragically shot before it could happen. Chris met Selena when he joined her band. Some got out of their vehicles to place sympathy notes and cards in a chain-link fence around the property. She was named the "Queen of Tejano music" and was also known as the "Mexican Madonna". Born in 1971, the Mexican-American showed an affinity for all kinds of music at a young age. Here Is The Selena Funeral Footage You Might Not Have Seen. There will be 13 songs. Nearly three decades after the singer Selena was killed, a new album featuring recordings by the Grammy Award-winning Tejano music star is expected to be. La noticia de Selena Quintanilla muerta se dio a la 1:05 de la tarde, la causa, perdida de sangre y paro cardiorrespiratorio, su muerte se tomó como un homicidio, no pudo ser salvada pues la bala atravesó su cavidad torácica. Allí, sus padres abrieron un restaurante. This week marks what would have been the 50th birthday of Selena Quintanilla Perez, the popular musical superstar. Similar to the 1997 biopic Selena, the “coming. , a Mexican American former musician. Selena was shot at 11:48 a. The moment, which was captured on video, shows 10-year-old Mariapaula Mazon singing “Como La Flor,” the iconic 1992 song by the queen of Tex-Mex music, to Selena’s widow, Chris Pérez. Media outlets at the time called her the ‘Tejano Madonna’ due to her choice of clothing. ’. on March 31, 1995. Orgullosa de su ascendencia hispana, siempre cantó en español. It’s available 24/7 at. Selena. Of her fan club, after. Remembering Selena: the legacy of a murdered star | Pop and rock | The Guardian. Singing sensation Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed this week in 1995 at the age of 23. Late Tejano singer Selena as her dreams come true, and her family makes life-changing choices on. , a former musician, and Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla. Quintanilla was born on. ” “You live in my mind/ I. Por su talento inigualable y su valentía, Selena comenzó. A tejano band is in the studio, putting final touches on an album of the accordion-based music that dominates the region. It tells the story of Tejano singer Selena's rise to fame and the sacrifices she and her family must make along the way. Abraham Quintanilla, father of deceased Tejano singer Selena, stands in front of a wall displaying photos of his daughter at ‘Q’ Productions in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 17, 2005. When she was just 15, Selena Quintanilla won female vocalist of the year at the Tejano Music Awards. 801556°N 97. Selena’s father saw his daughter’s. It was the early 1990s and she was 7, watching the Tejano star perform on television. Whether you choose the classic purple two piece or a bedazzled. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez nació el 16 de abril de 1971, en Lake Jackson, Texas. Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla was a Tejano superstar and was on the verge of an even higher level of fame when she was shot and killed on March. More than 25 years after her murder at the age of 23, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, or just Selena, endures as a music icon. There will be 13 songs. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (n. The day before, an open-casket viewing attended by up to 40,000 fans was held at the Bayfront Auditorium, which has since. B. Selena Quintanilla. View full post on Youtube. And if she didn’t. 1. . There's no Selena look more memorable than the sparkly criss-cross purple jumpsuit that she wore to her record-breaking, sold-out show at the Houston Astrodome in February 1995. Músicos. Selena was born April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas. 1 April 1978) are identical [2] twin sons of Arthur and Molly Weasley, the younger brothers of Bill, Charlie, and Percy, and the older brothers of Ron and Ginny, who are both members of Harry Potter 's close group of friends. Christian Serratos Says Playing Selena Quintanilla Is a Dream. Emily Gomez, 9, swings at a piñata of Yolanda Saldivar for her Selena-themed birthday party. m. When the iconic Queen of Tejano music was gunned down by Yolanda Saldivar in a Corpus Christi motel room, Chris Perez withdrew from the world and went into mourning. Wiki/Biography. Five years after recording her self-entitled debut album, Selena Quintanilla won the Best Mexican/American Album at the 1994 Grammy Awards, becoming the first Tejano recording artist to ever win. Selena Quintanilla, widely known as Selena, was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and fashion icon. As one of the best Tejano artists of all time, Selena was standing at the precipice of a great career right before her death. Fans. Related: Rare video of late Tejano superstar Selena that has not been seen in decades has surfaced. Un día como hoy, la intérprete de "Como la flor" murió asesinada por la expresidenta de su club de fans, Yolanda Saldívar. La cantante entendía este mensaje a la perfección y por eso nunca de dejó de brillar. Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection. Although her life was taken so soon, her. Easily one of the best Selena Quintanilla songs ever. She left behind a husband, Chris Perez, and a loving family, including her parents, Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla, and Abraham Quintanilla Jr. Selena Quintanilla Perez was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas. Sadly, Fred was a casualty of the Battle of Hogwarts. Selena's fourth studio album, the GRAMMY-nominated Amor Prohibido, reached No. m. Selena Quintanilla y el estilo Tejano. Completed. La joven de 23 años vendía millones de discos y era una de las cantantes latinas más populares en EE. According to Newsweek, Pérez married Venessa Villanueva in 2001, six years after Selena's passing. The Queen of Tejano performed three years in a row (1993. Arlene Richie/Media Sources. Louis Elkins, MD, a cardiac surgeon who testified about. On Wednesday, the Quintanilla family paid homage to the late. – Selena Quintanilla. With her jet-black hair, red lips and sparkling purple. Selena was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. advertising started to shift from mass marketing to recognizing and defining distinct target markets. She is the second child of George and Angelina, and younger sister to "Fred II. Fathers Day is always bittersweet for Tejano icon Selena's dad Abraham Quintanilla. Click to load video. . Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (Quintanilla) Birthdate: April 16, 1971.