1971 - Born on April 16 in Lake Jackson, Texas.
- Released her first album at the age of twelve.
- First performed in her father's restaurant in the band named: Selena and Los Dinos.
1983 - Released their first album Mis Primeras Grabaciones.
- This album was not sold in stores, her father bought all the original copies but was later released in 1995.
1987 - Won the "Female Vocalist of the Year" and "Performer of the Year" award at Tejano Music Awards.
1989 - Signed by EMI Records Latin.
1990 - Her first EMI-Latin album, "Selena y Los Dinos" was released.1991 - First female Tejano recording artist to score a Gold Record with "Ven Conmigo".1993 - Grammy for best Mexican American performance for "Selena Live". - Selena Etc. clothing manufacturing business begun.1994 - Won a role as singer in the film "Don Juan DeMarco". Due in theaters in April 7. - Band debuted in New York, Los Angeles, Argentina & Puerto Rico. - Became the first female crossover Latin artist signed to SBK, sister label to EMI Latin. - November, Introduced an educational video for students at Cunningham Middle School.1995 - She was shot at the back by Yolanda Saldívar, after an argument at Yolanda's hotel room. |
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