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What Happened to Selena's Mom

Selena's mom is Marcella Quintanilla. She is the mother of the late Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Marcella was married to Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the singer's fa...

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What Happened to Selena's Mom

Who Is Selena's Mom

Selena's mom is Marcella Quintanilla. She is the mother of the late Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Marcella was married to Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the singer's father and former manager.

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What Happened After Selena's Death

After Selena was murdered in 1995, Marcella Quintanilla helped preserve her daughter's legacy. She supported the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas, and participated in family-led projects. She has spoken publicly about grief and keeping Selena's memory alive.

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Selena's Mom Today

Marcella Quintanilla remains involved with the Quintanilla family's music and charitable efforts. She has appeared in documentaries and interviews about the family's history. For more background on the family, see the Biography entry on Selena Quintanilla.

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