In this episode of pplpod, we explore the dazzling life and tragic death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known to the world simply as the "Queen of Tejano Music". Join us as we trace her journey from performing in her family’s restaurant in Lake Jackson, Texas, to becoming one of the most influential Latin artists of all time,.

We discuss Selena's rise to stardom in the male-dominated Tejano genre, where she broke barriers to win Female Vocalist of the Year nine consecutive times. We also dive into her personal life, including her secret romance and elopement with guitarist Chris Pérez, and her ventures as a fashion designer and entrepreneur,.

Finally, we cover the shocking events of March 31, 1995, when Selena was murdered by Yolanda Saldívar—her friend and fan club president—following a confrontation over embezzled funds,. Tune in to learn about her enduring legacy, her posthumous crossover success with the album Dreaming of You, and the 1997 film that launched Jennifer Lopez into stardom,.