She was named the “Best selling Latin artist of the decade” by Billboard Magazine.
2. The Tejano Pioneer
Selena won the coveted Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year nine consecutive times.
3. Visions Of Grammy Gold
Selena became the first Tejano artist to win a Grammy in 1994, for her album “Live!”
4. Selena The Philanthropist
Selena was passionate about giving back. The Latina donated to such charities as Toys For Tots.
5. Record Breaker
Selena’s posthumous album “Dreaming For You” sold 331,000 units in the first week, making her the third female to do so after Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey.
6. The Fashionista
Selena’s fashion sense was inspired by Paula Abdul. She began wearing fancy bustiers and tightly fit clothing in the 90s.
7. Sweet & Charismatic
Selena was described as a “sweet and charismatic girl” by Puerto Rican journalist María Celeste Arrarás.
8. Daddy’s Girl
After every performance, she would ask her father, “How did I do?”
