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31-03-2025
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Today is 30 years since Selena's death. How to watch the movies, series about her legacy
It has been 30 years since the death of Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla Pérez, who was fatally shot by Yolanda Saldívar outside a Days Inn Hotel in Corpus Christi. Known simply as Selena to her fans, she was one of the first Mexican-American artists to break into the mainstream music scene and was on the brink of crossing over into the English-language pop market at the time of her death. Saldívar fatally shot the young music icon after being caught embezzling money as president of Selena's fan club and manager of her boutiques. Selena was less than three weeks away from her 24th birthday. The 64-year-old, who was 34 at the time of Selena's death, was denied parole last week by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and will continue serving a life sentence at a prison in Gatesville. Her case will be eligible for parole review again in 2030. Selena's legacy continues to inspire generations of fans and artists, with her music and cultural impact enduring as a symbol of resilience, talent and the power of breaking barriers. Here's what to know about the young music icon and how to watch the movies and series that honor her life. Born and raised in Texas, Selena was a beloved Tejano musician who was named Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1986 Tejano Music Awards, a title she earned 11 times in total, including several posthumously. She ranks second only to Elida Reyna, who claimed the title 13 times between 2000 and 2019. In 1994, Selena won the Grammy for Best Mexican-American Album. Songs like "Como La Flor," "I Could Fall In Love," and her signature hit, "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom," endeared her music to both Spanish and English-speaking audiences, stamping her success as a crossover star. In 2001, Selena was posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2010, at the 30th Anniversary Tejano Music Awards, she was named Female Vocalist of the 1980s and Female Vocalist of the 1990s. With her success in pop culture and her philanthropic efforts in the community, Selena has become a significant inspiration for young girls and women, championing confidence and empowerment. From Halloween costumes to Selena-themed trivia and parties, her legacy continues to influence new generations, keeping her spirit alive. Available to stream or rent on: Amazon Prime Video YouTube Google Play Movies & TV Apple TV Fandango at Home Currently unavailable for streaming, but can be found through: DVD/Blu-ray rentals Occasional television airings on networks featuring live concerts Keep an eye on platforms like Amazon and YouTube for future digital releases. Available for streaming on: Netflix This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Selena Quintanilla died 30 years ago. How to stream the movie, series
Yahoo
28-03-2025
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Yolanda Saldívar denied parole for death of Tejano legend Selena Quintanilla 30 years ago
Yolanda Saldívar, who has spent nearly 30 years behind bars for the murder of Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez — known simply as "Selena" — will remain in jail following a recent parole review. A three-member panel of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied Saldívar's release Thursday, citing concerns that she still poses a threat to public safety. The board also noted that the nature of the crime demonstrated "a conscious disregard for the lives, safety, or property of others," according to NPR. The decision comes just days before the 30-year mark since the fatal shooting of the young music icon outside of a Days Inn Hotel in Corpus Christi in a tragedy that devastated millions of Latinos, Texans and Tejano music fans. Selena was one of the first Mexican-American artists to break into the mainstream music scene and was on the verge of crossing over into the English-language pop market at the time of her death. Although the decision means the 64-year-old will continue serving a life sentence at a prison in Gatesville, her case will be eligible for parole review again in 2030. Saldívar was 34 at the time of Selena's death. She had been president of the Selena fan club and managed Selena's clothing boutique. Selena was pronounced dead from hypovolemic shock at Corpus Christi Memorial Hospital on March 31, 1995. She was 23 years old and just less than three weeks away from her 24th birthday on April 16, the Austin-American Statesman previously reported. The events leading to Selena's tragic death began when her father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr., discovered that Saldívar had been embezzling money from the Selena projects she managed. Fans had begun sending letters and emails complaining that they had paid enrollment fees but received nothing in return. After an investigation, Quintanilla uncovered that Saldívar had used forged checks to embezzle $30,000 through the fan club and boutiques. On March 9, 1995, the Quintanilla family held a meeting to discuss the missing funds. Unable to convince her of her innocence, Saldívar was banned from contacting Selena the following day. She then purchased a gun, lying to the clerk by claiming she was a nurse whose patients' relatives had threatened her life. Weeks later, the day of Selena's death, Saldívar convinced Selena to meet her alone in the hotel room. Selena emptied Saldívar's satchel, which contained documents related to the boutiques and the fan club, as well the .38 revolver. Saldívar then grabbed the gun and pointed it at Selena, who attempted to flee. Saldívar shot Selena as she was running away, with the bullet entering her upper back near her shoulder and passing through her chest cavity, severing an artery and causing Selena to go into cardiac arrest. For more than two decades, rumors circulated that her father, Abraham Quintanilla, had refused the transfusion due to his affiliation with the Jehovah's Witness religion. However, he told Corpus Christi station 3 News in 2021 that this claim was false. "Selena was given blood by the doctor. When she arrived at the hospital at the emergency room after she was shot," Quintanilla told the news organization, adding that he had also retrieved all transcripts of Saldívar's trial and "the doctor testified that when Selena came in, when they brought her in, she was dead already. She had bled to death, but he knew who she was and as a last resort he gave her blood to see if something would happen." More: 'Selena y Los Dinos' at SXSW reveals Tejano pop icon's family, fame and cultural impact Born and raised in Texas, Selena was a beloved Tejano musician who was named Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1986 Tejano Music Awards, a title she earned 11 times in total, including several posthumously. She ranks second only to Elida Reyna, who claimed the title 13 times between 2000 and 2019. In 1994, Selena won the Grammy for Best Mexican-American Album. Songs like "Como La Flor," "I Could Fall In Love," and her signature hit, "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom," endeared her music to both Spanish and English-speaking audiences, stamping her success as a crossover star. In 2001, Selena was posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2010, at the 30th Anniversary Tejano Music Awards, she was named Female Vocalist of the 1980s and Female Vocalist of the 1990s. With her success in pop culture and her philanthropic efforts in the community, Selena has become a significant inspiration for young girls and women, championing confidence and empowerment. From Halloween costumes to Selena-themed trivia and parties, her legacy continues to influence new generations, keeping her spirit alive. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas denies Yolanda Saldívar parole. When did Selena die?
USA Today
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Will Selena Quintanilla's killer be released? Yolanda Saldívar up for parole this week
Will Selena Quintanilla's killer be released? Yolanda Saldívar up for parole this week Show Caption Hide Caption Selena fans continue to celebrate her life through art Fans of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez express their love for the late singer through art and creating handmade clothes for a vintage Selena doll. Robert Hanashiro and Sandy Hooper, USA TODAY Thirty years after pop singer and Tejano legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was murdered, her killer is under review for parole. Yolanda Saldívar, 64, is currently serving a life sentence for her murder. The crossover star died nearly 30 years ago to the day, March 31, 1995, at 23 years old in Corpus Christi, Texas. According to Texas Department of Criminal Justice records, Saldívar will be eligible for parole on March 30, and she is currently in the parole review process. Here's what to know about Selena's death and Saldívar's parole bid. Who was Selena Quintanilla-Pérez? Known by fans simply as Selena, Quintanilla-Pérez was a beloved Tejano musician turned crossover superstar. In 1986, she was named female vocalist of the year at the Tejano Music Awards − a title she'd go on to earn 10 more times. She won the Grammy for the best Mexican American album in 1994. Selena's tracks like "Como La Flor" (1992) and "I Could Fall In Love," released posthumously in 1995, endeared her music to Spanish and English-speaking audiences alike. Who killed Selena? What happened between Selena and Yolanda Saldívar? Saldívar was the former president of the Selena fan club and a manager of Selena's clothing boutiques. On March 31, 1995, Saldívar, then 34, fatally shot Selena at a Days Inn Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas, after the singer learned that Saldívar had been embezzling money. The singer was pronounced dead just two weeks before she would have turned 24. Selena Quintanilla's widower reflects on singer's murder 26 years later: 'It was traumatic' Selena movie with Jennifer Lopez released 2 years after death In 1997, Warner Bros. released the film "Selena" on the life, career and death of the pop star, starring Jennifer Lopez in what would be her breakout performance. The film helped launch Lopez into stardom, after her TV debut as a Fly Girl dancer in the Wayans family sketch comedy "In Living Color" and going on to star in a handful of smaller films, including "My Family" and "Money Train." Will Selena's killer Yolanda Saldívar get parole? Saldívar is now eligible for parole for the first time. If granted, she would be released to serve the remainder of her sentence in the community under supervision. If she is denied parole, her next review date will be set for one to five years from the decision date, a spokesperson for the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles told the Times-Caller, part of the USA TODAY Network, earlier this year in an unsigned email. The parole panel would determine the specific number of years. Selena Quintanilla's killer Yolanda Saldívar speaks out from prison in upcoming Oxygen docuseries During the parole decision process, a Texas Department of Criminal Justice parole officer interviews the offender to prepare a case summary for the board. A panel of three members, who also have the discretion to interview the offender and individuals who support or protest their release, is then responsible for the final vote. Victims' family members are notified in advance of an offender's parole eligibility. The parole panel considers the seriousness of the offense, letters of support or protest, the length of the sentence and the amount of time served, as well as criminal history, institutional adjustment and the offender's age. Parole can be denied for several reasons, including if past behavior indicates a predisposition to commit criminal acts, if the offender poses a continuing threat to public safety or indicates a conscious disregard for the lives and safety of others, or if they've refused to participate in or failed to complete programs in prison. The board traditionally votes on a case just before the parole eligibility date – in this case, March 30. In 2019, Saldívar filed an appeal challenging her conviction and sentence, according to federal court records. According to documents from the denied appeal, a pair of tennis shoes worn by the victim at the time of the murder were not admitted into evidence during Saldívar's trial. Saldívar asserted that if the prosecution had admitted these shoes as evidence, the defense could have potentially discredited the argument that Saldívar shot Quintanilla-Pérez intentionally. Saldívar's appeals have not been successful. Selena Quintanilla songs Some of Selena's biggest records include "Como La Flor," "I Could Fall In Love" and "Dreaming of You." Selena and her family, who performed as Selena y Los Dinos before she went solo, released a dozen albums, 24 singles and seven promotional singles. "Dreaming of You," her fifth and final solo album released four months after her death, peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and became the first predominately Spanish album to top the Billboard 200 chart. Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY; John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Will Selena Quintanilla's killer be released? Yolanda Saldívar up for parole this week
Thirty years after pop singer and Tejano legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was murdered, her killer is under review for parole. Yolanda Saldívar, 64, is currently serving a life sentence for her murder. The crossover star died nearly 30 years ago to the day, March 31, 1995, at 23 years old in Corpus Christi, Texas. According to Texas Department of Criminal Justice records, Saldívar will be eligible for parole on March 30, and she is currently in the parole review process. Here's what to know about Selena's death and Saldívar's parole bid. Known by fans simply as Selena, Quintanilla-Pérez was a beloved Tejano musician turned crossover superstar. In 1986, she was named female vocalist of the year at the Tejano Music Awards − a title she'd go on to earn 10 more times. She won the Grammy for the best Mexican American album in 1994. Selena's tracks like "Como La Flor" (1992) and "I Could Fall In Love," released posthumously in 1995, endeared her music to Spanish and English-speaking audiences alike. Saldívar was the former president of the Selena fan club and a manager of Selena's clothing boutiques. On March 31, 1995, Saldívar, then 34, fatally shot Selena at a Days Inn Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas, after the singer learned that Saldívar had been embezzling money. The singer was pronounced dead just two weeks before she would have turned 24. Selena Quintanilla's widower reflects on singer's murder 26 years later: 'It was traumatic' In 1997, Warner Bros. released the film "Selena" on the life, career and death of the pop star, starring Jennifer Lopez in what would be her breakout performance. The film helped launch Lopez into stardom, after her TV debut as a Fly Girl dancer in the Wayans family sketch comedy "In Living Color" and going on to star in a handful of smaller films, including "My Family" and "Money Train." Saldívar is now eligible for parole for the first time. If granted, she would be released to serve the remainder of her sentence in the community under supervision. If she is denied parole, her next review date will be set for one to five years from the decision date, a spokesperson for the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles told the Times-Caller, part of the USA TODAY Network, earlier this year in an unsigned email. The parole panel would determine the specific number of years. Selena Quintanilla's killer Yolanda Saldívar speaks out from prison in upcoming Oxygen docuseries During the parole decision process, a Texas Department of Criminal Justice parole officer interviews the offender to prepare a case summary for the board. A panel of three members, who also have the discretion to interview the offender and individuals who support or protest their release, is then responsible for the final vote. Victims' family members are notified in advance of an offender's parole eligibility. The parole panel considers the seriousness of the offense, letters of support or protest, the length of the sentence and the amount of time served, as well as criminal history, institutional adjustment and the offender's age. Parole can be denied for several reasons, including if past behavior indicates a predisposition to commit criminal acts, if the offender poses a continuing threat to public safety or indicates a conscious disregard for the lives and safety of others, or if they've refused to participate in or failed to complete programs in prison. The board traditionally votes on a case just before the parole eligibility date – in this case, March 30. In 2019, Saldívar filed an appeal challenging her conviction and sentence, according to federal court records. According to documents from the denied appeal, a pair of tennis shoes worn by the victim at the time of the murder were not admitted into evidence during Saldívar's trial. Saldívar asserted that if the prosecution had admitted these shoes as evidence, the defense could have potentially discredited the argument that Saldívar shot Quintanilla-Pérez intentionally. Saldívar's appeals have not been successful. Some of Selena's biggest records include "Como La Flor," "I Could Fall In Love" and "Dreaming of You." Selena and her family, who performed as Selena y Los Dinos before she went solo, released a dozen albums, 24 singles and seven promotional singles. "Dreaming of You," her fifth and final solo album released four months after her death, peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and became the first predominately Spanish album to top the Billboard 200 chart. Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY; John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Selena Quintanilla's killer Yolanda Saldivar up for parole
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25-03-2025
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Selena Quintanilla's killer, Yolanda Saldivar, up for parole 30 years after legend's death
Nearly 30 years after Tejano legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez's death, her killer, Yolanda Saldívar, is being considered for parole. Saldívar, 64, is serving a life sentence for the March 1995 murder. According to Texas Department of Criminal Justice records, she will be eligible for parole on March 30 and is currently undergoing the parole review process. In a tragedy that shattered Mexican-Americans, Texans, and fans of Tejano music, Saldívar, then 34, fatally shot the star — simply known as Selena to her fans — at a Days Inn Hotel in Corpus Christi on March 31, 1995. Selena was shot in the upper right back and, after failed life-saving attempts, was pronounced dead from hypovolemic shock at Corpus Christi Memorial Hospital. For more than two decades, rumors circulated that her father, Abraham Quintanilla, had refused the transfusion due to his affiliation with the Jehovah's Witness religion. However, he told Corpus Christi station 3 News in 2021 that this claim was false. "Selena was given blood by the doctor. When she arrived at the hospital at the emergency room after she was shot," Quintanilla told the news organization, adding that he had also retrieved all transcripts of Saldívar's trial and "the doctor testified that when Selena came in, when they brought her in, she was dead already. She had bled to death, but he knew who she was and as a last resort he gave her blood to see if something would happen." At the time, Selena was 23 years old, just weeks shy of her 24th birthday on April 16. She had recently discovered that Saldívar, who had been president of her fan club and managed her clothing boutiques, was embezzling money. More: 'Selena y Los Dinos' at SXSW reveals Tejano pop icon's family, fame and cultural impact Saldívar will be eligible for parole for the first time this year. If granted, she would be released to serve the remainder of her sentence in the community under supervision. If she is denied parole, her next review date will be set for one to five years from the decision date, a spokesperson for the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles told the Corpus Christi Times-Caller in an unsigned email. The parole panel would determine the specific number of years. More: Selena Quintanilla's killer to share never-before-revealed details in new docuseries Born and raised in Texas, Selena was a beloved Tejano musician who was named Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1986 Tejano Music Awards, a title she earned 11 times in total, including several posthumously. She ranks second only to Elida Reyna, who claimed the title 13 times between 2000 and 2019. In 1994, Selena won the Grammy for Best Mexican-American Album. Songs like "Como La Flor," "I Could Fall In Love," and her signature hit, "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom," endeared her music to both Spanish and English-speaking audiences, stamping her success as a crossover star. In 2001, Selena was posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2010, at the 30th Anniversary Tejano Music Awards, she was named Female Vocalist of the 1980s and Female Vocalist of the 1990s. With her success in pop culture and her philanthropic efforts in the community, Selena has become a significant inspiration for young girls and women, championing confidence and empowerment. From Halloween costumes to Selena-themed trivia and parties, her legacy continues to influence new generations, keeping her spirit alive. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Will Yolanda Saldívar get out of jail? Selena's killer up for parole
