Selena first started singing at age 6 when her father heard her sing. She recorded her first song at age 8. At age 15, Selena won a Tejano Music Award for best female vocalist. She became hugely popular and successful, inspiring many fans with her music and positive attitude. Tragically, at age 23, Selena was murdered by the president of her fan club.

1. SELENA!Quintanilla1971-1995KELLY MULLALLY4TH HOUR

2. WHY IS SHE SO INTERESTING?When Selena was six years old her dad first heard her sing.

3. When Selena was eight years old, She recorded her first song.

4. In 1989 the Latin division of the EMI records group signed the band to a record deal.Why is she admirable??Selena was a popular Tajano singer.At age 19 Selena was a millionaire.In 1987 when Selena was 15 years old she won the Tejano music award for best female vocalistBetween 1990-1993 Selena received a Grammy award for best Mexican American album.

5. making the world a better place!Selena made a genre of music very popular and inspired many young adults with her music.

6. How was she influenced?!Selena performed first in public at her family's restaurant “Tex Mex” in lake Jackson with her brother, sister and other members of her band.Selena listened to soul music of little Anthony and the imperials to country and western music and even the stylized R&B of Michael Jackson.

7. How is she a role model?!“ Selena just inspired me with her talent, her motivation. She gives her whole to you.” Yolanda Saldivar, president of Selenasfan group, said.Selena was a very pretty person, great smiles on stage. Wholesome married women who was devoted to her family.

8. Most troubling quality!Selena could not speak Spanish. Even though she was the star of the Hispanic pop; her brother coached her in learning the songs.She had to take Spanish lessons in the early 1990s

9. Remembering Selena!At the time Selena was murdered, she was known as the queen of Tejano.Selenas fans loved how kind she was to everyone. She loved all of her fans and always had a positive attitude.http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tejano+music&aq=f

10. Summary!!Selena first started to sing at age 6 when her dad heard her singing and new that she had a great opportunity in front of her.When she was 8 she recorded her first tune.At age 15 Selena won a Tejano music award for best female vocalist and performer of the year.When Selena was 19 she was a millionaire.When selena was 23, she was murdered by the president of her fan club.