Selena’s Life and Career in Photos
In celebration of what would have been the star’s 52nd birthday, here’s a look back at Selena Quintanilla’s life in photos
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Selena’s Early Start
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Selena Quintanilla was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, and by the time she was 6 years old, she was already a gifted singer.
“Her timing, her pitch were perfect,” Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla told PEOPLE in 1995. “I could see it from day one.”
Starting at a young age, Selena began performing at her family’s restaurant, Papagayo’s. It wasn’t long before her father decided to put…Continue Reading