Selena's career began when she was just 10 years old. She was discovered by Chris Pérez, a guitarist in her father's band, Los Dinos. Pérez was impressed by Selena's singing and encouraged her to join the band.
2. Recorded first album at age 12
At the age of 12, Selena recorded her first album, "Mis Primeras Grabaciones." The album was a regional success, selling over 800,000 copies.
3. Signed with EMI Latin in 1989
In 1989, Selena signed with EMI Latin, a major record label. This was a big break for Selena, as EMI Latin would help her to reach a wider audience.
4. Breakthrough album "Ven Conmigo" (1990)
Selena's breakthrough album, "Ven Conmigo," was released in 1990. The album sold over a million copies and went to number one on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart.
5. Won her first Grammy in 1994
In 1994, Selena won her first Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Album, for her album "Live!" She would go on to win an additional eight Grammy Awards in her lifetime.
6. Transitioned to English-language music
In an effort to reach a wider audience, Selena began to transition to English-language music in the early 1990s. Her English-language debut album, "Dreaming of You," was released in 1995. The album was a huge success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over a million copies in its first week of release.
7. Death at age 23
Tragically, Selena's career was cut short when she was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club, on March 31, 1995. Selena was a rising star with a bright future ahead of her when her life was tragically cut short. Her death shocked the world and left her fans around the globe in mourning.