She won 36 Tejano Music Awards, 14 Billboard Latin Music Awards, 10 Lo Nuestro Awards, … Dreaming of You, eine Kombination aus neuen englischen Tracks wie I Could Fall in Love und Dreaming of You und spanischen Songs wie Tú, sólo tú sowie einigen Neuabmischungen von Selenas spanischsprachigen Hits wie Techno Cumbia, debütierte als Nummer 1 der offiziellen Albumcharts in den USA. [76] The album was named on Tom Moon's list of the 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die: A Listener's Life List (2008). Saved by Nathaniel Segovia At the time, Tejanos were looked down on as "hayseed pochos" among Mexican citizens. The League of United Latin American Citizens boycotted Stern's show, finding his apology unacceptable. [160] Her funeral drew 60,000 mourners, many of whom traveled from outside the United States. [141] Meanwhile, Saldívar attempted to leave in her pickup truck. [165] An issue of People magazine was released several days after her murder. [203] In 1989, she was offered sponsorship from beer companies but her father turned them down. [164] Other celebrities—including Stefani Montiel, Jaime DeAnda (of Los Chamacos), and Shelly Lares—appeared on radio stations to express their thoughts about Selena's death. [218] Selena was credited as the first woman to change public perceptions of feminine beauty in the Tejano market; a feminist, she blazed a trail for other female artists during her career. [9], Selena Quintanilla was born on April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Selena hält den Rekord, die größte Menschenmenge im Astrodome in Houston versammelt zu haben. [302], In 1999, a Broadway-bound musical titled Selena was scheduled to premiere in San Antonio in March 2000 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of her murder. Selenas bekanntestes Konzert war zugleich ihr letztes. [191] She also recorded independently driven, female-empowerment-themed compositions; "Si La Quieres", "¿Qué Creías? Am Morgen des 31. [130] In 1995, she made a cameo appearance in Don Juan DeMarco, which starred Marlon Brando, Johnny Depp, and Faye Dunaway. "Fotos y Recuerdos" peaked at number one posthumously in April 1995. [18] Her teacher Marilyn Greer disapproved of Selena's musical career. [145] An hour before the doors opened, rumors that the casket was empty began circulating, which prompted the Quintanilla family to have an open-casket viewing. [126] Sales of the album and its titular single represented Tejano music's first commercial success in Puerto Rico. The issue sold nearly a million copies,[166] selling the entire first and second print runs within two weeks. Selena (alongside her band, Selena y Los Dinos) held a concert after Selena Etc. It was the highest-rated and most-viewed Spanish-language television special in the history of American television. [167] Selena was often refused gigs at Tejano venues because she was a female singer in a male-dominated music scene. 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Bereits ihr 1990er Album Ven Conmigo erreichte Gold-Status. Sie spielte die Hauptrolle in dem Kinofilm Selena – Ein amerikanischer Traum aus dem Jahre 1997. [34] Behar thought he had discovered the "next Gloria Estefan" but his superior called Behar illogical because he had been in South Texas less than a week. It is the first Spanish-language music award show to not reveal the winners before the broadcast. [183][184] Fans and historians disapproved of the decision to destroy the gun, saying the event was historical and the gun should have been in a museum. [82] Her performance in Nuevo Leon on September 17, 1993 was attended by 70,000 people, garnering her the title of the biggest Tejano act in Mexico. Behar was searching for new Latin acts and wanted to sign Selena to EMI's label Capitol Records, while Sony Music Latin offered Quintanilla, Jr. twice Capitol's signing fee. Live! [135][136] Quintanilla, Jr. held a meeting with Selena and Suzette on the night of March 9 at Q-Productions to confront Saldívar. [213], In the early 1990s, Selena began wearing decorative bustiers, spandex or tight pants, and attractive, unbuttoned jackets during her concerts. [274] Two months later, a tribute was held at the 1995 Lo Nuestro Awards. [293][294] Over 21,000 people auditioned for the title role, becoming the second largest audition since the search for Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939). [14][15] They settled in Corpus Christi, Texas; Quintanilla, Jr. became manager of the newly formed band Selena y Los Dinos and began promoting it. (CST). [30] The band was often turned down by Texas music venues because of the members' ages and because Selena was their lead singer. Selena at the 1989 Tejano Music Awards. Several proposals were made, such as renaming streets, public parks, food products,[273] and auditoriums. Selena tapes new album at Coliseum | February 5, 1993. [128] According to the A&E television series Biography, Selena's fans were often minorities; she encouraged them to make the most of their lives. "Sukiyaki" was originally recorded in Japanese in the 1960s by Kyu Sakamoto; Selena used a translation into Spanish of an English version of the song by Janice Marie Johnson. [14] The following year, the restaurant was forced to close after a recession caused by the 1980s oil glut. [261] The album was certified 59× platinum (Latin field), for sales of 3.54 million album-equivalent units in the U.S. [277] On March 16, 2011, the United States Postal Service released a "Latin Legends" memorial stamp to honor Selena, Carlos Gardel, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Carmen Miranda. It was suggested by nurse Carla Anthony that Saldívar needed to have the rape exam in San Antonio for three reasons: Saldívar was a resident of San Antonio, the clinic they were currently at was in Corpus Christi, and the assault occurred in Mexico. Corliss calls Selena's singing an "expert mimicry of everything from Édith Piaf's melodramatic contralto to the coloratura riffs of Mariah Carey. According to Quintanilla, Jr., the staff later turned their attention to him and began informing him about Saldívar's behavior. [266][229][267] It was also believed her death "open[ed] the doors" to other Latin musicians such as Jennifer Lopez,[268] Ricky Martin, and Shakira. Selena opened in 1,850 theaters worldwide and grossed $11,615,722, making it the second-highest-grossing film debut that week. Quintanilla, Jr. approved Saldívar's request; he believed the fan club would bring more exposure for the band. April 1992. [140] Before collapsing, Selena named Saldívar as her assailant and gave the number of the room where she had been shot. The event sparked interest from people in 35 states and five different countries including Mexico, Brazil, and Ecuador. [65] Selena and Pérez relented; Quintanilla, Jr. fired Pérez from the band and prevented Selena from leaving with him. [81] The album produced four singles; "Como la Flor", "¿Qué Creías? Other teachers expressed their concerns when they noticed how tired Selena appeared when she arrived at school. [128][129] In late 1994, EMI chairman Charles Koppelman decided Selena had achieved her goals in the Spanish-speaking market. [28] During the recording sessions for the album, Selena had to learn Spanish phonetically with guidance from her father. Selena was raised as a Jehovah's Witness. Marez, Quintanilla perform this weekend | November 29, 1991. [96] Saldívar managed both boutiques after the Quintanilla family were impressed with the way she managed the fan club. outperformed Super Bowl XLV and the telenovela Soy tu dueña during the "most-watched NFL season ever among Hispanics". She also said Selena's makeup regimen was not being "painted up or vulgar". Durch ihren frühen Tod wurde sie in Mexiko und den USA zur Legende. [133][134] During an interview with Saldívar in 1995, reporters from The Dallas Morning News said her devotion to Selena bordered on obsession. [145] She was active in the U.S. Latino community, visiting local schools to talk to students about the importance of education. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, businesswoman, model, actress, and fashion designer. [113][114] The album's commercial success led to a Grammy nomination for Best Mexican/American Album at the 37th Grammy Awards in 1995. [50] The latter, a Tejano cumbia song, became one of Selena's most successful single. [53], Aside from music, in 1994 Selena began designing and manufacturing a line of clothing; she opened two boutiques called Selena Etc., one in Corpus Christi and the other in San Antonio. In 1981 in Lake Jackson, Quintanilla, Jr. opened his first Tex-Mex restauran… [227] She also donated her time to civic organizations such as D.A.R.E. The album performed better than other recordings from other contemporaneous female Tejano singers. [131], The Quintanilla family appointed Yolanda Saldívar as manager of Selena's boutiques in early 1994. Außerdem wurde dies zum Anlass genommen, eine spanische Ausgabe des Magazins herauszugeben: People en Español. [312], On August 30, 2016, a wax statue of Selena was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. Selena Quintanilla was born on April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas. At the request of Selena's family, video and flash photography was banned. [324] While the monument has remained a popular tourist attraction, the construction of the statue was met with some resistance from the local community. The concert, titled Selena ¡VIVE!, was broadcast live on Univision and achieved a 35.9 household rating. [137] Afterward, Selena again met with Saldívar in her motel room at the Days Inn in Corpus Christi. [22], Selena possessed a soprano vocal range. Her brother A.B., became Selena's principal record producer and songwriter for most of her musical career,[39] though did not write the tracks "Sukiyaki", "Contigo Quiero Estar", and "No Te Vayas". III ins Leben rief, traten auf. [186] Although Selena did not write most of her songs, she incorporated R&B,[187] Latin pop, technopop,[188] country and western, and disco into her Tejano music repertoire. 1971–1988: Early life and career beginnings, 1994–1995: Fashion venture, film debut, and, Media outlets that called Selena the "Mexican American equivalent" of Madonna include. [307][308], In January 2015, it was announced that a two-day annual event called Fiesta de la Flor would be held in Corpus Christi for Selena by the Corpus Christi Visitors Bureau. Dulce Amor helped Selena to be noticed at the 1989 Tejano Music Awards. (1993) won Best Mexican/American Album at the 1994 Grammy Awards, becoming the first recording by a female Tejano artist to do so. [207], Betty Cortina of People magazine said Selena's provocative choice of clothing was an acceptable emulation of Janet Jackson and Madonna, and that she wore "sexy outfits that [accentuated] a body of a Latina woman". After the agreement, Saldívar moved from San Antonio to Corpus Christi to be closer to Selena. Selena also wanted to keep her close because she had bank records, statements, and financial records necessary for tax preparation. [66] After his dismissal, Pérez and Selena secretly continued their relationship. [185][234][235] She is considered "one of the most significant Mexican American singers of the end of the twentieth century". [2][3], grau schraffiert: keine Chartdaten aus diesem Jahr verfügbar, Höchstplatzierung, Gesamtwochen, Auszeichnung, (Land/Region, Auszeichnungen, Verkäufe, Quellen), Template:Charttabelle/Wartung/Charts inexistent, Template:Charttabelle/Wartung/vorläufig/2016, Selena Is Memorialized With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Selena_Quintanilla-Pérez&oldid=206564851, „Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike“, Selena Remembered: Her Life, Her Music, Her Dream, Fotos y Recuerdos (Back On The Chain Gang). This # MusicMonday we bring you Selena performing "Where Did the Feeling Go?" [d] Billboard magazine ranked Amor Prohibido among the most essential Latin recordings of the past 50 years[124] and included it on its list of the top 100 albums of all-time. Stern's comments outraged and infuriated the Hispanic community in Texas. [36] Before Selena began recording for her debut album, Behar and Stephen Finfer requested a crossover album for her. The special was also the number-one program in any language among adults ages 18 to 34 in Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco; it tied for first in New York, beating that night's episode of Fox's reality show American Idol. Selena y Los Dinos 1989 Tejano Music Awards “Terco Corazón/Yo Fui Aquella/Cariño Mio” San Antonio, Texas . [4] By that time, hundreds of fans had gathered at the scene; many wept as police took Saldívar away. Die anderen beiden Mitglieder waren Ricky Vela am Keyboard und Roger Garcia an der Gitarre. Selena wurde in Lake Jackson in Texas geboren und wuchs in Corpus Christi auf, wo auch ihre musikalische Karriere begann. [78] In May 1994, Live! [117] Selena recorded a duet titled "Donde Quiera Que Estés" with the Barrio Boyzz, which was released on their album of the same name in 1994. [22], In January 1995, Selena headlined the Teach the Children festival in San Antonio. [2] She was inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame at Texas Woman's University in October 2016. [232][233] Selena broke barriers in the Latin music world. According to a book written by Stacy Lee, she reported sales of 300,000 units. Recorded in 1989, "Where Did the Feeling Go" was later released in 1997 for the Selena Movie soundtrack and then later added as a bonus track for the album "Entre a Mi Mundo". [13] Quintanilla, Jr. noticed her musical abilities when she was six years old. [93] Live! Others said, "Easter is more important than Selena Day", and that they believed people should let Selena rest in peace and continue with their lives. [2] Media outlets called her the "Tejano Madonna" for her clothing choices. Ihr endgültiger musikalischer Durchbruch kam 1992. Saldívar soon became a close friend to Selena and the family; she was trusted and became the acting president of the fan club in 1991. Ihre ersten Aufnahmen entstanden im Alter von neun Jahren. Sie eröffnete zwei Boutiquen in Corpus Christi und San Antonio, beide unter dem Label Selena Etc.. Auch als Schauspielerin war die Künstlerin tätig. [304] The musical previewed on March 21, and opened on March 23 at the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium. The family declared bankruptcy and were evicted from their home. [23] In 1984, Selena recorded her first LP record, Selena y Los Dinos, for Freddie Records. She threatened to report Quintanilla, Jr. to the Texas Board of Education, believing the conditions to which Selena was exposed were inappropriate for a girl her age. [98] She was ranked among the twentieth-wealthiest Hispanic musicians who grossed the highest income in 1993 and 1994. Tejano Music Awards Caravan of Stars will stop in coliseum | July 20, 1989. She was in negotiations to open more stores in Monterrey, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. [97] In December 1994, the boutiques began to suffer after the number of staff for both stores had decreased. [90] Live! [56] The track was also nominated for Duo of the Year at the 1992 Tejano Music Awards. One of its singles, "Como la Flor", became one of her most popular signature songs. Day Title Artist Genre(s) Singles Label 21 El Conjunto del Amor: Conjunto Chaney Salsa Second quarter April May. [191] Selena said she never wanted to record explicit songs because of her upbringing and because her fan base consisted largely of young children, who regarded her as a role model. 1989 wurde sie von Capitol EMI unter Vertrag genommen. sbrown82. alone. She was the youngest child of Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla (née Samora) who had Cherokee ancestry and Abraham Quintanilla Jr., a Mexican American former musician. 293 notes. Its publishers believed interest would soon wane; they released a commemorative issue within a week when it became clear it was growing. Er war auf der Suche nach der neuen Gloria Estefan. As Selena attempted to flee, Saldívar shot her once on the right lower shoulder, severing an artery and causing a severe loss of blood. Auch heute noch ist sie eine der beliebtesten Latina-Sängerinnen, die die Latin-Musikszene stark beeinflusst hat. at the 11th Annual Tejano Music Awards in 1991. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. [203] Charles Tatum said Selena drew most attention from her "beauty, sexuality, and youthful impact on the Tejano music scene". Selena released Entre a Mi Mundo (1992), which peaked at number one on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart for eight consecutive months. George W. Bush, der damalige Gouverneur von Texas, erklärte am 12. [174] Texas retailers removed any products that were related to Stern, while Sears and McDonald's sent a letter stating their disapproval of Stern's comments to the media because some fans believed the companies sponsored Stern's show. [69] In interviews, Quintanilla, Jr. expressed how he feared Pérez could be a machista (Spanish for a male chauvinist), who would force Selena to end her career and music goals, a move that prevented Quintanilla, Jr. to accept Pérez as being suitable for Selena at the time. The concert funded a non-profit program to provide school supplies to needy children. Durch den Hit Baila esta cumbia wurde Selena erstmals einem größeren Publikum bekannt. Bevor sie bewusstlos wurde, konnte sie noch den Namen der Täterin und die Zimmernummer nennen. Jul 18, 2014 - Selena at the opening of 1989 Tejano Music Awards Within hours of their marriage, the media announced the couple's elopement. [125] In 2017, NPR ranked Amor Prohibido at number 19 on their list of the 150 greatest albums made by women. Employees at the stores regularly complained about Saldívar's behavior to Selena, who dismissed the claims, believing Saldívar would not negatively impose erratic decisions on Selena's fashion venture. [306] Among Hispanic viewers, Selena ¡VIVE! [154] Among the celebrities who attended Selena's funeral were Roberto Pulido, Bobby Pulido, David Lee Garza, Navaira, Laura Canales, Elsa Garcia, La Mafia, Ram Herrera, Imagen Latina, and Pete Astudillo. [279] In 1998 Selena was commemorated with a museum.