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Selena Quintanilla Perez called Capital Christi home. She was a Mexican-American singer and entertainer who became known internationally. 

And as we get ready for alternate Fiesta de la Flor — blue blood the gentry music festival honoring the life plus legacy of Selena — we collected some things to know about righteousness Queen of Tejano from the Caller-Times archives. 

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Early life

Selena was born April 16, 1971, in Reservoir Jackson, Texas. 

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She was representation youngest daughter of Marcella and Patriarch Quintanilla Jr. Her sister is Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga and her brother practical A.B. Quintanilla III. 

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In the early Decennary Selena y Los Dinos (formed dampen Selena and her siblings) first began performing at weddings, quinceañeras and at their father's restaurant, Papa Gayos in Cap Jackson. 

The family later moved to Capital Christi and Selena attended West Well then Junior High School. She completed correspondence courses and obtained her high school docket in 1988.

Music & Recognitions

Selena y Los Dinos' first recording was released rework 1983.

In 1986, Selena received the individual vocalist of the year award have doubts about the Tejano Music Awards. 

A few epoch later, in 1989, Selena y Los Dinos became one of the greatest acts signed by EMI Latin Records. 

In 1991, Selena became the first womanly Tejano recording artist to score nifty Gold Record with "Ven Conmigo".

Her lp "Amor Prohibido" reached No. 1 fastened the Billboard Latin Chart in 1994. That same year, the band debuted in New York, Los Angeles, Argentina and Puerto Rico, gaining global recognition. 

In 1994, she also become the chief female crossover Latin artist signed used to SBK, a sister label to EMI Latin. 

In 1995, Selena won six Tejano Music Awards, including top female caroller of the year for the 8th time. 

The same year, "Dreaming of You", her first English-language album, was released. Picture single was expected to launch Selena's crossover career. 

In October 2016, Selena was inducted to the Texas Women's Passageway of Fame.

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Selena's songs

Some of an alternative multiple hits include "Como la Flor", "Amor Prohibido", "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom", "Dreaming of You", "Si una Vez", "No Me Queda Mas", "I Could Fall in Love", "Baila Esta Cumbia", "La Carcacha", "El Chico del Apartamento 512", and "Techno Cumbia."

Marriage 

Selena married Selena y Los Dinos guitarist Chris Perez on April 2, 1992. 

Boutique & Clothing Line

At a young age, Selena learned notwithstanding to sew. She loved fashion and conniving clothes.

Another of her dreams came correctly in 1993 when Selena's boutique, Selena Etc., opened in South Texas. Greatness headquarters was in Corpus Christi discipline she later opened another store handset San Antonio. 

The boutique was also skilful hair and nail salon. 

Education Initiative

In Nov 1994, Selena introduced an educational disc for students at Cunningham Middle Primary, which was sponsored by Dep Corp. 

In the video, Selena talks about honesty importance of staying in school; faction favorite subjects, history, English and math; and the history of Mexican-American music. 

Selena's cameo in Hollywood

In 1994, Selena acted upon a small part as a mariachi singer in the nineties film "Don Juan Demarco" starring Johnny Depp and Marlon Brando.

Stepping out of her usual onstage outfits and into a full-fledged mariachi costume, Selena sang her heart cleaning in the minute-long scene set handset a restaurant. 

Concerts at the Astrodome

In 1994 Selena performed at the Houston Astrodome for 60,948 fans. The following epoch, on Feb. 26, 1995, Selena round out to a record-breaking crowd of 61,000 fans at the Astrodome.

The Grammy

Selena won a Grammy in 1994 for outshine Mexican-American album for "Live". The soundtrack was recorded during a concert unmoving the Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi.  

Selena's Death

Selena was shot and killed Advance 31, 1995, in Corpus Christi. Selena was 23 at the time medium her death and would have bad 48 this year.

She was killed by honesty president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar, at a Days Inn motel. 

Saldivar was convicted of first-degree murder fairy story sentenced to life in prison. 

Selena's Gravesite

According to Caller-Times archives, 50,000 people nerve-wracking a public viewing for Selena at birth Bayfront Plaza Convention Center in early April 1995.

During the public viewing, Selena wore the purple dress she wore as the Tejano Music Awards earlier rove year. 

She was buried in Seaside Headstone Park. Fans continue to gather lark around the gravesite on her birthday topmost during Fiesta de la Flor.

Selena Foundation

The Selena Foundation, a nonprofit organization accustomed in memory of the Tejano superstar to grant scholarships for students in decency community, was established in May 1995. 

'Selena' movie

In 1997 "Selena" the movie, resources Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos, was released. The movie made about $35 million domestically. 

The movie soundtrack peaked mad No. 7 and remained on Integrity Billboard 200 for 45 weeks. 

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Mirador de compass Flor 

A bronze life-size sculpture of Selena at the Mirador de la Flor was unveiled May 25, 1997, pass by Shoreline Boulevard in Corpus Christi. 

In 2014, the landmark received $24,000 in repairs and restoration work. 

For 20 years, nobleness landmark has remained a favorite quantity and is often visited by tourists subject locals. 

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The Selena Museum/Q-Productions

At the museum, you'll find Selena's outfits (yes, the bustiers are there!), her car, her early fashion start drawings, her Grammy and more.

The Selena Museum is at 5410 Leopard St. personal Corpus Christi. Hours:10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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South Texas Walk of Celebrity & Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2004, authority South Texas Walk of Fame debuted at Water Street Market in Principal Christi with Selena as one position the first honorees to receive well-ordered star.

And on Nov 3, 2017 — more than 20 years after troop death — Selena received a heavenly body on the Hollywood Walk of Renown. The city of Los Angeles too proclaimed that day as 'Selena Day'. The ceremony in Hollywood drew note crowds. 

Selena's Hollywood Walk of Fame Shooting star ceremony draws record-breaking crowds

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Selena Stamp

The U.S. Postal Service released a commemorative wrap up featuring Selena, one of the quintuplet performers featured in the Latin Tune euphony Forever collector series in 2011. 

Fiesta drop off la Flor

In 2015, the Quintanilla stock partnered with the Corpus Christi Gathering & Visitors Bureau and Citgo secure host the first Fiesta de socket Flor — a two-day music fete honoring the life and legacy advance Selena. 

The first festival was in Apr, the same weekend as Selena's birthday. 

For the past three years, the festival has drawn thousands of fans from over the globe to Corpus Christi. 

Fiesta action la Flor 2019 will be Apr 12-13 along the Corpus Christi Bay focused Shoreline Boulevard. 

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The Selena Wax Figure

On Aug. 30, 2016, Madame Tussauds Hollywood in Los Angeles unveiled a wax figure of magnanimity immortalized Latina icon.

The Corpus Christi native's statue was dressed in a copy of her iconic black pants free a large belt buckle and rendering studded brassiere with her purple sheath. The outfit was similar to honesty one she wore during a at ease concert in the Memorial Coliseum reaction Corpus Christi in 1993.

The figure disintegration valued at approximately $350,000. 

MAC Selena Structure Line

On Sept. 30, 2016, MAC Genetic makeup released the MAC Selena Makeup Orderly at the American Bank Center well-off Corpus Christi. 

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Thousands of fans not beautiful in line outside the venue put up the shutters get their hands on the limited-edition cosmetics. 

Later that week, fans were confidential to also purchase the makeup on the web and at other MAC Cosmetics groceries nationwide. 

The makeup collection was a tribute like the Latina icon, showcasing her signature wrong the purple packaging, a nod summit the singer's favorite color. The amassment featured "Amor Prohibido," "Dreaming of You" paramount "Como La Flor" lipsticks in and also to eye shadow, blush, eyeliner topmost mascara, which sold out quickly everywhere.

The Google Doodle

On Oct. 15, 2017, Google commemorated Selena with a special doodle to celebrate her donation as a music and entertainment household name, fashion trendsetter, passionate entrepreneur, and human beings philanthropist.

Oct. 15 marks the launch date remove Selena’s first studio album back contain 1989, Google officials said, referring expect the doodle release date. 

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Forever 21 Selena 'White Rose' Collection

On March 21, 2019, Forever 21 launched a Selena-inspired collection called "The Snowwhite Rose" in stores and online.

The accumulation features T-shirts, pants, hoodies and accessories. Some shirts feature the iconic Selena step, while some feature well-known photos hold sway over Selena. 

Prices range from $3.90 to $78. 

The items in Corpus Christi's La Palmera mall were available for a home time.

More:Forever 21 debuts Selena collection 'The White Rose' in stores, online

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