She’s one of the few who earned the right to be known by just her first name. Selena, the Queen of Tejano, broke barriers, slayed the stage and left a legacy that continues to inspire.
So, how well do you know Selena? Take our quiz and let’s find out.
1. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was born on April 16, 1971 in Freeport, Texas. In honor of her impact, the state celebrates her birthday as ____
a. Tejano Music Day
b. Latina Empowerment Day
c. Selena Day
d. Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Day
2. Selena won a Grammy Award in 1994 for which category?
a. Best New Artist
b. Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album
c. Song of the Year
d. Album of the Year
3. While she was best known for her singing career, Selena had other talents. What was another venture she pursued?
a. A makeup brand
b. A fashion line
c. A cooking show
d. A dance studio
4. A movie about Selena’s life called Selena was released in 1997, with which actress portraying her on screen?
a. Jennifer Lopez
b. Angelina Jolie
c. Salma Hayek
d. Julia Roberts
5. Complete the following Selena quote from a 1994 interview: “Tejano music was hard for us because I was a girl. My dad had a lot of problems while trying to set up shows for us or presentations because there are a lot of men who don’t think that women can get the attention of the public. But … ____”
a. it didn’t matter who listened
b. I gave up
c. wrong!
d. I sang in English instead
Answer Key: 1. c, 2. b, 3. b , 4. a , 5. c
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