Selena
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Selena
Summary
Selena is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Lake Jackson[2]. She was born on April 16, 1971[3]. She died in Corpus Christi[4]. She died on March 31, 1995[5]. She worked as a singer[6], spokesperson[7], actor[8], television actor[9], and film actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,428 views/month, #1,358 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Lake Jackson[2], Selena…
- Selena passed away in Corpus Christi[4].
- Selena was born on April 16, 1971[3].
- Selena died on March 31, 1995[5].
- Burial took place at Seaside Memorial Park[12].
- Selena's father was Abraham Quintanilla[13].
- Selena was married to Chris Pérez[14].
- Selena held citizenship in United States[15].
- American English was Selena's native language[16].
- Selena is identified as part of the chicano ethnic group[17].
- Selena's professions included singer[6].
- Selena worked as a spokesperson[7].
- Selena worked as an actor[8].
- Selena worked as a television actor[9].
- Selena's professions included film actor[10].
- Selena's professions included fashion designer[18].
- Selena's field of work was music composing[19].
- Selena's education included a stint at California Miramar University[20].
- Selena's education included a stint at American School of Correspondence[21].
- A notable work attributed to Selena is Como la Flor[22].
- A notable work attributed to Selena is Amor Prohibido[23].
- A notable work attributed to Selena is No Me Queda Más[24].
- A notable work attributed to Selena is Bidi Bidi Bom Bom[25].
- Selena received the Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album[26].
- Selena received the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Selena was born in Lake Jackson[2]. She was born on April 16, 1971[3]. Her father was Abraham Quintanilla[13]. She is identified as part of the chicano ethnic group[17]. American English was her native language[16].
Education
Educated at California Miramar University[20], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1977[30], headquartered in San Diego[31] and American School of Correspondence[21], a correspondence school[32], in United States[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], spokesperson[7], actor[8], television actor[9], film actor[10], and fashion designer[18]. Selena's field of work was music composing[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Como la Flor[22], a single[34]; Amor Prohibido[23], a single[35]; No Me Queda Más[24], a single[36]; and Bidi Bidi Bom Bom[25], a single[37]. Things named for Selena include Selena Gomez[38], a singer-songwriter[39], b. 1992[40], of United States[41], awarded the 2009 Teen Choice Awards[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album[26], a class of award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1984[45]; Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame[27], a class of award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1994[48]; Billboard Latin Music Award for Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year[49], a class of award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1994[52]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[53], a lifetime achievement award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1962[56]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[57], a commemorative plaque[58], in United States[59].
Personal Life
Selena was married to Chris Pérez[14].
Death and Burial
Selena died on March 31, 1995[5]. She died in Corpus Christi[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[60]. She is buried at Seaside Memorial Park[12].
Why It Matters
Selena ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,428 views/month, #1,358 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] She is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for her include Selena Gomez[38], a singer-songwriter[39], b. 1992[40], of United States[41], awarded the 2009 Teen Choice Awards[42].
FAQs
Where was Selena born?
Selena's place of birth was Lake Jackson[2].
Where did Selena die?
Selena passed away in Corpus Christi[4].
Who were Selena's parents?
Selena's father was Abraham Quintanilla[13].
Who was Selena married to?
Selena's spouses include Chris Pérez[14].
What did Selena do for work?
Selena worked as singer[6], spokesperson[7], actor[8], television actor[9], and film actor[10].
Where did Selena go to school?
Selena was educated at California Miramar University[20] and American School of Correspondence[21].
What awards did Selena receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album[26], Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame[27], Billboard Latin Music Award for Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year[49], and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[53].