Selena American Singer (1971–1995)
Selena · singer and spokesperson · American
Biography
Selena was an American singer from Lake Jackson. She died on 31 March 1995 at the age of 23. She was a member of Selena y Los Dinos (1981–1995).
Early life
She attended American School of Correspondence and California Miramar University.
Career
She had 36 albums and 31 singles on record, released between 1984 and 2020. Her listed releases run from Selena y Los Dinos (1984) to Selena: The Series – Music from the Netflix Original Series (2020). Her music is listed under pop music and soul. Q-Productions is listed as her label. Other notable work credited to her includes Como la Flor, Amor prohibido and No Me Queda Más.
Recognition
She won the Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album in 1994 for Selena Live!. Selena also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2021) and the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame (1995). Her nominations include the Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album in 1995 for Amor prohibido. Altogether, 5 wins and one nomination are listed.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Chris Pérez (1992 to 1995, widowed).
Groups and bands
- Selena y Los Dinos1981–1995
Discography
67 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Selena: The Series – Music from the Netflix Original Series | Album |
| 2017 | Selena LIVE! The Last Concert | Album |
| 2015 | Lo Mejor de...Selena | Album |
| 2012 | Enamorada de Ti | Album |
| 2011 | 10 Great Songs | Album |
| 2010 | La Leyenda | Album |
| 2007 | Antología | Album |
| 2007 | Through the Years / A Traves de los Años | Album |
| 2006 | Dos Historias | Album |
| 2006 | Exitos Y Recuerdos | Album |
| 2005 | Unforgettable | Album |
| 2004 | Momentos Intimos | Album |
| 2003 | Selena - Greatest Hits | Album |
| 2002 | Ones | Album |
| 2000 | All My Hits Vol. 2 | Album |
Show all 67 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | All My Hits Vol.1 | Album |
| 1998 | Anthology | Album |
| 1997 | Last Dance/The Hustle/On the Radio | Single |
| 1997 | Selena (soundtrack) | Album |
| 1997 | Selena Remembered | Album |
| 1997 | Where Did the Feeling Go? | Single |
| 1996 | A Boy Like That | Single |
| 1996 | No Quiero Saber | Single |
| 1996 | Siempre hace frio | Single |
| 1996 | Siempre Selena | Album |
| 1995 | Dreaming of You | Single |
| 1995 | Dreaming of You | Album |
| 1995 | God's Child (baila conmigo) | Single |
| 1995 | I Could Fall in Love | Single |
| 1995 | I'm Getting Used to You | Single |
| 1995 | Las Reinas Del Pueblo | Album |
| 1995 | Si Una Vez | Single |
| 1995 | Techno Cumbia | Single |
| 1995 | Tú Sólo Tú | Single |
| 1994 | 12 Super Exitos | Album |
| 1994 | Amor Prohibido | Single |
| 1994 | Amor prohibido | Album |
| 1994 | Bidi Bidi Bom Bom | Single |
| 1994 | Donde Quiera Que Estés | Single |
| 1994 | No Me Queda Más | Single |
| 1994 | Tú Robaste Mi Corazón | Single |
| 1993 | 17 Super Exitos | Album |
| 1993 | Amame | Single |
| 1993 | La Llamada | Single |
| 1993 | No Debes Jugar | Single |
| 1993 | Selena Live! | Album |
| 1992 | ¿Qué Creias? | Single |
| 1992 | Como la Flor | Single |
| 1992 | Entre A Mi Mundo | Album |
| 1992 | La Carcacha | Single |
| 1991 | Buenos Amigos | Single |
| 1991 | La Tracalera | Single |
| 1990 | 16 Super Exitos Originales | Album |
| 1990 | Baila esta cumbia | Single |
| 1990 | Personal Best | Album |
| 1990 | Ven Conmigo | Album |
| 1990 | Ya Ves | Single |
| 1988 | Dulce Amor | Album |
| 1987 | Acuerdate De Mi | Single |
| 1987 | And the Winner Is... | Album |
| 1986 | Alpha | Album |
| 1986 | Muñequito de Trapo | Album |
| 1985 | The New Girl in Town | Album |
| 1984 | Selena y Los Dinos | Album |
| Con Tanto Amor Medley | Single | |
| Is It the Beat? | Single | |
| Puede Ser | Single |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1995 | Billboard Latin Music Award for Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year | Won | |
| 1995 | Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1994 | Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album | Selena Live! | Won |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1995 | Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album | Amor prohibido | Nominated |
Selena on Social Media
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Selena at the time of death?
Selena died on 31 March 1995 at the age of 23. She was born on 16 April 1971.
What is Selena known for?
Selena was known as a former member of Selena y Los Dinos.
What is Selena’s nationality?
Selena was American, born in Lake Jackson.
How tall was Selena?
Selena was 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
Who was Selena married to?
Selena’s marriages on record are to Chris Pérez (1992 to 1995).
Has Selena won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2021).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q23543), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Unknown. · Public domain
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