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Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the twentieth century! As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceañeras, and on street corners in their native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular within the Latino community--so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s. Selena was poised to be a great success, but her life was cut short after being fatally wounded by the president of her fan club. Selena's contributions to music and fashion during her life made her one of the top Latin musicians in the 1990s, and readers will want to know more about the woman who introduced the world to Tejano music.
Are you the world's biggest Selena Gomez fan? Or do you want to know everything there is to know about the actress, singer and (of course) ex-girlfriend of Justin Bieber. If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are 101 amazing facts about everything, from Selena's upbringing, how she got started in the music and film industries, her relationships plus much more. The book is easily organised into sections so you can find the information you want fast and is perfect for all ages!
There is no doubt that Yolanda Saldivar pulled the trigger and killed the beloved Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Perez. But does any of us know what really happened in Room 158 of the Days Inn, moments before Yolanda fired the gun that took Selena's life? Maria Celeste Arraras has many answers - and her unrivaled coverage of the murder, the trial, and the aftermath have made her an expert on the Selena case.
Describes Selena Gomez's early life, how she started acting, her band, and her future plans.
You may know that Selena Gomez starred in Wizards of Waverly Place and rocks the music world in Selena Gomez & the Scene. But did you know that Selena: • got her big break in show business playing Gianna on Barney & Friends? • was named after Latina singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez? • thought she'd blown her screen test with the Disney Channel—only to be offered the chance to become a major Disney star? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Selena's childhood, career, best friends, boyfriends, favorite things, and more!
Discover the life Selena Quintanilla—a story about breaking down barriers in music, for kids ages 6 to 9 Selena Quintanilla was the queen of Tejano music. Before she became a star, Selena was a charismatic young girl who loved singing and performing. She made a lot of sacrifices to become a famous musician, rehearsing her songs and dance moves for hours at a time. Her hard work paid off—she became the first 15-year-old girl to win a Tejano music award and went on to break many records during her career. Explore how she went from being a talented girl growing up in Texas to a fashion icon and a world-famous singer. Independent reading—This Selena biography is broken down into short chap...
An outpouring of memorial tributes and public expressions of grief followed the death of the Tejana recording artist Selena Quintanilla Pérez in 1995. The Latina superstar was remembered and mourned in documentaries, magazines, websites, monuments, biographies, murals, look-alike contests, musicals, drag shows, and more. Deborah Paredez explores the significance and broader meanings of this posthumous celebration of Selena, which she labels “Selenidad.” She considers the performer’s career and emergence as an icon within the political and cultural transformations in the United States during the 1990s, a decade that witnessed a “Latin explosion” in culture and commerce alongside a ...
Chris Perez tells the story of his relationship with music superstar Selena in this heartfelt tribute. One of the most compelling and adored superstars in Latin music history, Selena was nothing short of a phenomenon who shared all of herself with her millions of devoted fans. Her tragic murder, at the young age of twenty-three, stripped the world of her talent and boundless potential, her tightly knit family of their beloved angel, and her husband, Chris Perez, of the greatest love he had ever known. For over a decade, Chris held on to the only personal thing he had left from his late wife: the touching and sometimes painful memories of their very private bond. Now, for the first time, Chri...
Life in Texas was not easy for Selena Gomez. Born to teenage parents, her family struggled with money during her childhood. But Selena dreamed of performing and worked hard to become everything she is todaya singer, actress, fashion designer, and role model. Learn about her creative lifestyle, her personal life, and her success, and be inspired to follow your dreams too.
The Homecoming Queen of the Tween World!Girls want to be her, and boys want to date her! Selena Gomez stars on the wildly popular Disney television series "Wizards of Waverly Place." Her impressive resume includes roles in Another Cinderella Story, Horton Hears a Who, Spy Kids 3-D, and Princess Protection Program. With a movie version of her hit show and a debut album in the works, Selena is only getting bigger and this book is guaranteed to be a hit with fans! She's been nominated for a 20009 Kids Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress. Selena plans to tour in 2009-2010 along with another Hollywood Records act like Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, or Demi Lovato.