Selena Quintanilla Research Paper

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My essay will tell you about a talented Mexican American so stick around to this essay. Selena quintanilla or her married name Selena Perez was a very talented singer and dancer. Her life was filled with happiness, familia and music she had a happy life that made her a sensation. Unfortunately, Selena was shot and killed by her fan club president after a discussion about lost money. I am going to be telling you about her life from the beginning to the very end.

The paragraph about how her life's beginning and how she got started in music. Selena quintanilla started her life normal lived in a normal house with her brother, sister and mom and dad. Selena quintanilla started her music career at a young age I would say 8 when playing football

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