Selena Quintanilla-Pérez ( or ) (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, actress, and fashion designer. Called the
Queen of Tejano music, her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated
Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century.
Billboard magazine named her the "top Latin artist of the '90s", the "best selling Latin artist of the decade". She was called the "Tejano
Madonna" for her clothing choices, by media outlets. She also ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all-time and is credited for catapulting a music genre into
mainstream.