Abraham Quintanilla Jr.
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Biography
Abraham Quintanilla (February 20, 1939 – December 13, 2025) was an American singer, songwriter and producer. He is the father of Tejano singer Selena, and was an executive producer of a biographical film about her life in 1997, in which he was portrayed by actor Edward James Olmos.
Known For
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Selena
A countdown of 100 of the most shocking moments in music, hosted by Chris Jericho.
100 Most Shocking Music Moments
Tribute to Selena Quintinilla-Perez, featuring musical performances and archive footage.
Selena ¡Vive!
A collection of moments and triumphs that helped Selena, and her band Selena y Los Dinos, into superstardom in North America.
Selena Remembered
The 20 most brutal murders of Hollywood are discussed.
Horrifying Hollywood Murders
CORPUS explores the mass adulation and explosive posthumous recognition of Selena Quintanilla, the Tejano rock singer murdered by the president of her fan club in 1995. Pushing beyond the mainstream media's fascination with her violent death, Portillo interviews Selena's family and friends as well as the devoted fans that pilgrimage to Selena's grave in Corpus Christi, Texas, to pay homage to the slain star. Moving and provocative, this humble investigative portrait explores Selena's cultural significance as a pop icon and shines a light on the hopes, fantasies, fears, and realities of young Latinas today.
Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena
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