Selena Quintanilla (born April 16, 1971) aka Selena, was a Mexican-American singer-songwriter, actress, and fashion designer from Lake Jackson, Texas. She made her recording debut in the ‘80s, going on to becoming an award-winning recording artist in the Latin music scene with albums like Amor Prohibido and Selena LIVE. Selena was considered the “Queen of Tejano,” a type of Mexican music that incorporated other styles, such as country. She was also sometimes referred to as the “Mexican Madonna” for her sexy outfits and dance moves.

Selena’s 1993 Live album, Selena Live, won Best Mexican/American Album at the 1994 Grammy Awards, becoming the first artist by a female Tejano artist to do so.

On March 31, 1995, Selena was murdered by her Fan Club’s president and manager of her clothing boutique Selena Etc., Yolanda Saldivar. Selena was shot in the shoulder and later died of blood loss in the hospital. Her murder had a significant impact to the world, often being compared to the deaths of others who also had an impact to the world, such as Princess Diana of Wales, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, and President John F. Kennedy. Selena became heavily missed as yet another talented young star was taken from the world far too soon.

“Always believe that the impossible is always possible.” – Selena