Selena (singer) parents: Meet Abraham Quintanilla, Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla

American Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), also known by her stage name Selena, was born in Texas. One of the most well-known Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century, she was dubbed the “Queen of Tejano music” for her contributions to both music and fashion. Based on the sales of Latin albums and Latin singles, Billboard magazine ranked her third on their list of the “Greatest Latino Artists of All Time” in 2020. Because of her attire, the media dubbed her the “Tejano Madonna.”

Selena (singer) parents: Meet Abraham Quintanilla, Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla

Abraham and Marcella Quintanilla are Selena Quintanilla’s parents.
Mexican American artist Abraham Quintanilla Jr. was born in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Abraham was enlisted in the military in October 1961 and assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, which is close to Tacoma, Washington. While on assignment, he met Marcella Samora, a Mexican American woman with Cherokee ancestry.

The couple wed in June 1963, and later that year, Marcella gave birth to their first child, Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, and Abraham received his military discharge.

As of 2020, Marcella Quintanilla and Abraham, who is currently 81 years old, are both still living.

Abraham and Marcella have strived to preserve their daughter’s legacy ever since her terrible death in 1995 at the age of 23. Together, they helped found The Selena Foundation, which provides aid to kids in need.

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