Selena Quintanilla Perez (Selena)

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.