Thursday, December 18, 2008

Selena Quintanilla Perez

Early life
Selena Quintanilla Perez was born in April 16, 1971. She was born in Lake Jackson Texas USA. Her father Abraham Quintanilla was the one who found the group of Selena y Los Dino's. Selena was only nine years old when this happened. Selena y Los Dino's sang everywhere! Carnival's, Quencinera's, party's, restaurants, even in streets! Her father Abraham Quintanilla opened a restaurant where Selena y Los Dino's sang at, But the success didn't last for long. Her family was broke and closed the restaurant down. Selena and her family lost there house and moved to UN barrio where her uncle lived at. At age 14 Selena realised her first album. Even though Selena had much success she didn't leave high school and earned a diploma from her high school.
Middle life
Selena became famous at age fourteen. In 1988 Selena realised two albums! Selena signed a contract with coca cola. She won the BEST female vocalist! 1990 Selena realised another album! April 2 1992 Selena was married with won of the group members named Chris Perez. By fall 1994 Amor Prohbido achieved success in Mexico. Selena Opened her own boutique. Selena donated to organizations such as D.A.R.E. Selena won Latin Grammy. The Grammy award was for best Mexican-American of the year! Selena made much sucess, but the sucess was not going to last long.
Death
Selena and her dad found out one of her workers was getting money from her boutique. Her name was Yolanda. [killer of Selena] Selena demanded the missing papers to Yolanda. Selena told Yolanda she couldn't trust her anymore. At 11:48 a.m. Yolanda drew a gun from her purse pointing at Selena. As Selena turned and left the room Yolanda shot at Selena once in the back. With all her strength Selena ran to the lobby to get help. Selena collapsed to the floor as the clerk called for help. Selena was transported to the local hospital. Selena died of loss of blood. Selena Quintanilla Perez died at age 23. It was a big lost of a young singer who captured the hearts of everybody.