Selena Quintanilla, better known as Selena, was an American singer known as the Queen of Tejano and the Latin Madonna. She was poised for crossover success before her murder in 1995. In the ensuing years, she continued to have a devoted fan base, and numerous books and movies were made about her life. In addition, Selena is one of the best-selling artists in Latin music, with some 18 million albums sold.