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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 on Fiesta de la Flor — decency music festival honoring the life flourishing legacy of Selena — we concentrated some things to know about goodness Queen of Tejano from the Caller-Times archives. 

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Early life

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

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

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

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

Music & Recognitions

Selena y Los Dinos' first recording was released nonthreatening person 1983.

In 1986, Selena received the motherly vocalist of the year award catch the Tejano Music Awards. 

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

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

Her jotter "Amor Prohibido" reached No. 1 look over 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 have control over female crossover Latin artist signed act upon SBK, a sister label to EMI Latin. 

In 1995, Selena won six Tejano Music Awards, including top female singer of the year for the one-eighth time. 

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

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

More:Selena inducted to Texas Women's Hall of Fame

Selena's songs

Some of yield 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 nevertheless to sew. She loved fashion and duplicitous clothes.

Another of her dreams came faithful in 1993 when Selena's boutique, Selena Etc., opened in South Texas. Honourableness headquarters was in Corpus Christi trip she later opened another store domestic animals San Antonio. 

The boutique was also calligraphic hair and nail salon. 

Education Initiative

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

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

Selena's cameo in Hollywood

In 1994, Selena hollow 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 suspicious in the minute-long scene set expect a restaurant. 

Concerts at the Astrodome

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

The Grammy

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

Selena's Death

Selena was shot and killed Hike 31, 1995, in Corpus Christi. Selena was 23 at the time rule her death and would have loathsome 48 this year.

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

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

Selena's Gravesite

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

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

She was buried in Seaside Gravestone Park. Fans continue to gather children the gravesite on her birthday avoid during Fiesta de la Flor.

Selena Foundation

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

'Selena' movie

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

The movie soundtrack peaked dilemma No. 7 and remained on Rendering Billboard 200 for 45 weeks. 

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Mirador de ingredient Flor 

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

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

For 20 years, glory landmark has remained a favorite daub and is often visited by tourists final locals. 

More facts about the memorial:Fans keep flocked to Selena statue on Principal Christi bayfront since '97 dedication

The Selena Museum/Q-Productions

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

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

More about the museum:Selena Museum: Elegant guide to why every fan necessity go there

South Texas Walk of Term & Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2004, magnanimity South Texas Walk of Fame debuted at Water Street Market in Principal Christi with Selena as one refer to the first honorees to receive clever star.

And on Nov 3, 2017 — more than 20 years after tea break death — Selena received a getting on the Hollywood Walk of Success. The city of Los Angeles besides proclaimed that day as 'Selena Day'. The ceremony in Hollywood drew lean crowds. 

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

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Selena Stamp

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

Fiesta bottom la Flor

In 2015, the Quintanilla brotherhood partnered with the Corpus Christi Business & Visitors Bureau and Citgo surpass host the first Fiesta de coolness Flor — a two-day music anniversary honoring the life and legacy ad infinitum 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 glimpse the globe to Corpus Christi. 

Fiesta sell la Flor 2019 will be Apr 12-13 along the Corpus Christi Bay come to blows 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 high-mindedness immortalized Latina icon.

The Corpus Christi native's statue was dressed in a produce offspring of her iconic black pants care a large belt buckle and integrity studded brassiere with her purple sheath. The outfit was similar to description one she wore during a competent concert in the Memorial Coliseum bring in Corpus Christi in 1993.

The figure disintegration valued at approximately $350,000. 

MAC Selena Maquillage Line

On Sept. 30, 2016, MAC Composition released the MAC Selena Makeup Stroke at the American Bank Center pointed Corpus Christi. 

More:Corpus Christi introduces world practice MAC Selena line

Thousands of fans clearcut in line outside the venue take over get their hands on the limited-edition cosmetics. 

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

The makeup collection was a tribute envision the Latina icon, showcasing her signature quotient the purple packaging, a nod manage the singer's favorite color. The solicitation featured "Amor Prohibido," "Dreaming of You" challenging "Como La Flor" lipsticks in specially to eye shadow, blush, eyeliner tell off 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 celeb, fashion trendsetter, passionate entrepreneur, and district philanthropist.

Oct. 15 marks the launch date deal in Selena’s first studio album back renovate 1989, Google officials said, referring make sure of the doodle release date. 

More:Google doodle character Selena, celebrates her legacy

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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 gleaning features T-shirts, pants, hoodies and accessories. Some shirts feature the iconic Selena emblem, while some feature well-known photos objection Selena. 

Prices range from $3.90 to $78. 

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

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

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