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Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

1. Selena was only 17-years-old when she signed her first contract with Coca-Cola for $75,000.

Selena was only 17-years-old when she signed her first contract with Coca-Cola for $75,000.

Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

2. Selena made her own stage costumes by gluing Swarovski crystals on her bras.

Selena made her own stage costumes by gluing Swarovski crystals on her bras.

Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

3. Selena was the first Latin artist to debut on the Billboard charts at number one.

Selena was the first Latin artist to debut on the Billboard charts at number one.

Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

4. Selena won a Grammy in 1994 for Best Mexican/American album.

Selena won a Grammy in 1994 for Best Mexican/American album.

Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

5. Selena’s first car, a BMW, was stolen and dumped into the ocean. She later replaced it with a red Porsche.

Selena’s first car, a BMW, was stolen and dumped into the ocean. She later replaced it with a red Porsche.

Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

6. After her death, there was a big spike in the number of girls being named Selena.

After her death, there was a big spike in the number of girls being named Selena.

Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

7. Selena dropped out of high school and earned her GED so she could perform full time. This was how her family made a living.

Selena dropped out of high school and earned her GED so she could perform full time. This was how her family made a living.

Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

8. Tejano music became directionless after Selena’s death.

Tejano music became directionless after Selena’s death.

Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

9. Selena and band member Chris Perez kept their relationship a secret until they eloped in 1992.

Selena and band member Chris Perez kept their relationship a secret until they eloped in 1992.

Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

10. Selena made a cameo on the popular Spanish TV novela “Dos Mujeres, Un Camino” in 1993.

Selena made a cameo on the popular Spanish TV novela “Dos Mujeres, Un Camino” in 1993.

Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

12. After her death, an estimated 100,000 people showed up to Selena’s public viewing at the convention center in Corpus Christi.

After her death, an estimated 100,000 people showed up to Selena’s public viewing at the convention center in Corpus Christi.

Remembering Selena: 20 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The Late Selena Quintanilla-Perez was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

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