Selena biography
Selena was an American singer, born on 16 April 1971 in Lake Jackson, who died on 31 March 1995.
Selena's screen career began in 1995 with Don Juan DeMarco, playing Mariachi singer.
Selena appeared in 16 films and 1 television or streaming title between 1995 and 2025.
Selena is remembered for Como la Flor, Amor Prohibido, No Me Queda Más, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom.
Honours include Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album, Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame and Billboard Latin Music Award for Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year.
- Also known as
- Selena Pérez, Selena Q.
- Born
- 16 April 1971
- Died
- 31 March 1995 (aged 23)
- Birthplace
- Lake Jackson
- Work
- Singer, Spokesperson, Actor, Television actor, Film actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1981 to 1995
- Known for
- Como la Flor, Amor Prohibido, No Me Queda Más, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, Fotos y recuerdos, Baila esta cumbia
- Awards
- Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album
- Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame
- Billboard Latin Music Award for Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Selena filmography
16 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Selena y Los Dinos | Documentary | ||
| 2020 | Selena: The Series | Biographical drama | ||
| 2014 | Snapped | Episode: "Selena Death of a Superstar" | ||
| 2012 | Reel Crime/Reel Story | Episode: "Selena" | ||
| 2012 | 100 Most Shocking Music Moments | Documentary | ||
| 2010 | Famous Crime Scene | Episode: "Selena" | ||
| 2008 | Biography | Episode: "Selena" | ||
| 2007 | Queen of Tejano Music | Documentary | ||
| 2005 | Selena ¡VIVE! | Dedicatee | ||
| 2003 | 101 | Episode: "101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment" | ||
| 2001 | The Greatest | |||
| 1998 | Behind The Music | Episode: "Selena" | ||
| 1998 | American Justice | Episode: "Selena Murder of a Star" | ||
| 1997 | The Final Notes | Documentary | ||
| 1997 | Selena Remembered | Documentary | ||
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story | Episode: "The Selena Murder Trial" |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Don Juan DeMarco | Mariachi singer | Minor role/cameo appearance (posthumous release) |