Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995) was a groundbreaking Mexican-American singer often hailed as the "Queen of Tejano Music." Born in Texas, Selena rose to fame in a male-dominated music genre, winning the Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year nine consecutive times.
Known for hits like "Como la Flor" and her Grammy-winning album Live!, Selena's influence extended beyond music into fashion and culture. Her posthumous crossover album Dreaming of You made her the first Latin artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Though her life was tragically cut short, Selena's legacy as an icon of Latin music and pioneer of Tejano remains powerful and celebrated worldwide.