What is Selena Quintanilla's Net Worth in 2021? Here's All the Breakdown

Learn All The Details Of Selena Quintanilla's Net Worth Here!

Selena Quintanilla was an American singer, lyricist, TV personality, businesswoman, actress, and fashion designer. She was regarded as the "Queen of Tejano music" and was one of the best-selling Latin artists of the 90s.

Selena was married to her husband Chris Pérez. The duo tied the knot back in 1992. She was born in 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, USA. She was raised by her parents Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla.  

The Grammy Award winner Selena's debut in the music industry in 1980 and was doing great since then. She was a millionaire star back in the 90s. Let's know what her exact net worth was?

What was Selena Quintanilla's Net Worth?

Selena Quintanilla was a multi-millionaire star with a net worth of $5 million in 1995. If we convert her net worth to Today's value, it is $8.7 million. She lived a luxurious life till the end of her life. 

Selena Quintanilla with her car.
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She had a four-wheeler collection back then. Her cars include Red Porche, BMW, and the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse. It is estimated that all of her rides cost around $100,000. 

Besides, cars Selena also owned several lavish mansions. One of her houses is worth $600,000 if we evaluate it today.

How was Selena Quintanilla's Career?

Two-times Grammy Award winner Selena Quintanilla and her siblings performed in a restaurant in Lake Jackson, Quintanilla. It all happened after her family became the victim of bankruptcy; she was only 10-year-old back then. Further, she performed in marriages, street shows, and fairs in her early days. 

After facing some tough times, Selena rose to fame with her music. Her debut song was recorded and released in 1984. Instead of English, she recorded Tenajo songs, for which she had to learn Spanish.

Selena Quintanilla has won several accolades.
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In 1982, she and her dad formed a band, "Selena y Los Dinos," where Selena was a lead singer. This band is the reason why Selena got popular before her musical debut. After her debut, her popularity was getting high, and she earned several accolades. She won nine consecutive female vocalists of the year award in the Tenjo Music Awards. 

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In her career, Selena also appeared in some movies and documentaries. She started joining movies and documentaries only after 1994. The late artist has won two Grammy Awards; one of the two was provided after her death in 2021.

Selena During Tenjo Music Awards
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One of the best seller singers of the decade, Selena was recognized as the "top Latin artist of the '90s" as well as the "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard. She has owned twenty Platinum records and has sold over 40 million units worldwide. There are seven television shows based on her real-life, which were aired after her death. 

How Did Selena Quintanilla Lost Her Life?

Selena Quintanilla was murdered in a motel room by her co-worker Yolanda Saldivar. She was shot by a Taurus model 85 revolver, which was in Yolanda's purse. The murderer claimed that it was an accident, but the prosecution has proved that her action was intentional.

After Selena's death, hundreds of her fans came to see their favorite star. While the police were taking the body, many of her followers were crying. There was a mile-long line of her fans who were there to view the casket of Selena.

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