Selena tribute is today
March 31, 2006

Friends, fans and former neighbors of Tejano music legend Selena will celebrate her life at the 11th annual Selena Tribute and Showcase from 5 to 10 p.m. today at the Times Market, corner of Bloomington Street and Elvira Drive, in Selena's childhood neighborhood of Molina.

The event will celebrate Selena's legacy in the community in terms of music, fashion, philanthropy and status as a role model.

TIMELINE


1971
Born April 16.


1983
First recording with Selena y Los Dinos.


1987
Wins Female Vocalist of the Year and Performer of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards.


1989
First female artist signed to EMI Latin.


1991
First female Tejano recording artist to score a Gold Record with "Ven Conmigo."


1993
Performs with David Lee Garza to a record audience of 57,894 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at the Astrodome.

Wins Grammy for Best Mexican/ American Performance for "Selena: Live."

Selena Etc. Boutique and Salon, 4926 Everhart Road, opens.


1995
Selena performs a concert for a record-setting Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Sunday crowd of 61,041 at the Astrodome in February. Tejano Music Awards' male vocalist of the year, Emilio Navaira, also was on the "Go Tejano Day" bill.

Killed by Yolanda Saldivar, president of her fan club, on March 31.

Selena Foundation starts in May.

The "Dreaming of You" CD is released July 18 and becomes first album recorded mostly in Spanish to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.


1997
Portrayed by Jennifer Lopez in the movie "Selena," which grosses $35 million domestically.

The "Selena" soundtrack peaks at No. 7 and remains on The Billboard 200 for 45 weeks.

The bronze life-size sculpture of Selena at the Mirador de la Flor is unveiled on May 25 along Shoreline Boulevard in Corpus Christi.


2000
The original musical production, "Selena Forever," begins a national tour in the spring.


2004
New Selena albums, including "Momentos Intimos," continue to be popular.


2005
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Selena's death, EMI Latin schedules several landmark releases during the year including "Selena Remembered," "The Last Concert," "Selena Unforgettable-The Ultimate Collection" and "Selena Vive!"

Selena's brother A.B. Quintanilla III released "Duetos," which includes two tracks of Selena classics he re-recorded, including "Baila Esta Cumbia" and "I Could Fall In Love."

Univision's "Selena Vive!" Tribute Concert on April 7 draws more than 70,000 fans to Houston's Reliant Stadium.



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I remember I was driving in my car when I heard the terrible news on the radio. It seems like yesterday. So tragic.

Selena has been such a big part of my life for the last eight years and I just can't believe it's been eleven years since she's been gone. Usually, I'm very emotional about it but this year I'm okay. Last year I was a wreck but I think I'm learning to celebrate her life rather than grieving the loss of it.

Selena has been such a big part of my life for the last eight years and I just can't believe it's been eleven years since she's been gone. Usually, I'm very emotional about it but this year I'm okay. Last year I was a wreck but I think I'm learning to celebrate her life rather than grieving the loss of it.
That's a beautiful photo blend of Selena. :)

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Wow! It's been 11 years..Time sure flies. I recall this day as if it was yesterday.
Consentida, you do a great thing by celebrating her life; it helps you heal better.

WOW! Anniversary of her death is my birthday. That sucks. But it's like Consentida said. You have to imagine her life, not death, unless you want to make urself depressed thinking about her death. And the one who shot her will moset definetly pay for the sin she has done.

I can't believe it's been 11 years!

:( I knew that she died young but I never realized just how young. Selena was only five years older then me. :(

I can't believe it's been eleven years. I cry every time I watch the film based on her life. She died so young and tragically. I remember watching on I think it was the muchmoremusic bio a few years back Abraham (her father) said that she was a nice person all the time and didn't just smile for the camera or something. That's what really makes this case sad, not only was she a great singer, but she also seemed like a great person.

Here's some more pics of Selena and Chris Perez together.

That's a beautiful photo blend of Selena. :)

Thanks. Its not mine, though (I wish it was). I found it online about a year ago and I just thought it was so beautiful and just captured Selena in a way that a lot of pictures or words or videos can't.


I remember watching on I think it was the muchmoremusic bio a few years back Abraham (her father) said that she was a nice person all the time and didn't just smile for the camera or something. That's what really makes this case sad, not only was she a great singer, but she also seemed like a great person.


That's what I love about her. She was always very genuine. There was none of this "faking for the camera" business that you see with a lot of celebrities today. If you watch any footage of her, she's exactly the same way with everyone. She was a beautiful person and she really cared about people. I wish I could be more like her.

Wow, 11 years. It seems like was just yesterday that heard the news. Too bad I didn't know who she was or how strong of an impact she had made at the time.

I loved her music. :(