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Colorado art show honors Selena 30 years after her death • Apr. 4, 2025, 5:06 AM ET (CBS)
The woman who killed Tejano music icon Selena in 1995 has been denied parole • Mar. 27, 2025, 8:27 PM ET (AP)
30 years after music icon Selena's murder, Yolanda Saldívar is up for parole. Here's what to know • Mar. 26, 2025, 12:12 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Selena Quintanilla • Selena Quintanilla Pérez
Born April 16, 1971 • Texas
Died March 31, 1995 (aged 23) • Corpus Christi • Texas
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1993)
Notable Works “Amor Prohibido” • “Dreaming of You” • “Entre a Mi Mundo” • “Selena Live!” • “Selena” • “Ven Conmigo”

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