The Quintanilla family is opening up about the tragic loss of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in a new documentary on Netflix, titled “Selena y Los Dinos: A Family Legacy.” It has been 30 years since the beloved singer’s untimely death, but the pain remains fresh for those who loved her.
Selena was murdered by Yolanda Saldívar, who was also her close friend and president of her fan club, over allegations of embezzling money from Selena’s clothing boutiques.
The documentary shares the family’s memories of the day Selena passed away and how they have come to find the “beauty” in her death. Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister, recalls the grief of that day, while her brother, A.B. Quintanilla, remembers the moment their father told him Selena’s condition was critical. Her husband, Chris Pérez, also shares the heartbreak he felt when he realized his wife was gone.
Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, reflects on the deep pain of losing a child, a feeling he says is impossible to understand unless you experience it yourself. He remembers Selena as a sincere and honest person, loved for her talent and down-to-earth nature.
Selena’s journey began at a young age, with her father forming the band Selena y Los Dinos, featuring Selena, A.B., and Suzette. Selena’s talent and charisma quickly propelled her to stardom, earning her the title of “Queen of Tejano Music.”
Yolanda Saldívar, in a recent interview featured in an Oxygen docuseries, claims the shooting was accidental, stating she never intended to harm Selena and that the gun went off unintentionally. She also expressed remorse for the pain caused to both Selena’s family and her own.
However, Selena’s family chooses to focus on her legacy and the impact she had on the world. Chris Pérez expresses his pride in what Selena represents, while Suzette finds beauty in the cultural impact Selena had. A.B. Quintanilla hopes Selena’s music will inspire young people to pursue their dreams.
