Was Selena's funeral open to the public?

As in life, Selena's funeral was open to the public so everyone touched by the singer could bid her farewell.

What was Selena wearing for her funeral?

Selena Quintanilla's funeral outfit was chosen by her mother, Marcella Zamora. It was a purple pantsuit matched with a bullfighter-type jacket — complete with the shoulder pads. It was an outfit that Selena wore to The Fact Music Awards (TMA) gala months before her murder.

How many people was at Selena's funeral?

This viewing attracted upwards of 60,000 fans. In fact, despite the presence of so many fans naturally indicating that many who followed Selena Quintanilla's career wished to show their respects, this was one factor that prompted her husband, Chris Perez, to opt for a private funeral and burial.

What kind of funeral did Selena have?

She was laid to rest during a private funeral on April 3, 1995 at Seaside Memorial Cemetery, a day after what would have been her three-year wedding anniversary with Chris Perez.

Why did they put a gate around Selena's grave?

Cemetery workers have erected a 5-foot chain-link fence around Selena's grave to keep people from disturbing a large arrangement of white roses, purple flowers and palm leaves that adorn the spot.

Selena's Funeral - Corpus Christi, Texas - April 2nd 1995

Where is Selena's red Porsche?

Selena driving her red Porsche in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Why did Selena have a bandaid on her finger at the Astrodome?

At her Last concert at the Houston Astrodome, Selena has a band-aid on her finger, because the night before, she had been making dinner for Chris, and she accidently cut her finger while cooking :'(

What did the White Rose mean in Selena?

The rose is in remembrance of Selena's favorite flower, as well as a dream that Selena reportedly had many times before she was killed. Several of her longtime music listeners believe it was a premonition of her death.

Did Selena collect Faberge eggs?

Selena loved Faberge eggs! If you don't know what a Faberge egg is, it's basically a jeweled egg made by the House of Faberge in Russia. Selena started to collect them and ended up with over 500 of the designer eggs. Each egg came with a specific memory about the time she bought it.

Did Selena know how do you drive?

Gomez now has her license and is often pictured behind the wheel. Some of the vehicles in her celebrity garage include a Porsche, BMW, Mini Cooper, and a Vespa Buddy 125.

How much does it cost to go to the Selena Museum?

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday only. Admission costs $3 per person ages 2 and older. It's located about 5 miles west of downtown.

Where is Selena Egg Ring?

In a recent interview, Mr. Quintanilla said that the ring was thrown into the ocean at the Gulf Of Mexico after Selena's death.

Is the Selena statue still standing?

The Selena Memorial Statue is still standing strong in downtown Corpus Christi, TX despite the sea wall and T-head surrounding it being flooded.

What is the name of Selena Quintanilla clothing line?

Forever 21 debuted "The White Rose" collection Thursday. The line is dedicated to the late Tejano singer, Selena Quintanilla Perez. The collection, which is available in stores and online, features T-shirts, pants, hoodies and accessories.

How many times did Selena fail her driving test?

Selena had trouble getting her license because get this — the “Bad Liar” songstress failed her test 19 times!

Did Selena Gomez fail her drivers test?

Selena Gomez may be quite a successful actress and singer, but her driving skills needed some serious work before she was finally given a license. She failed her driver's test somewhere around 20 times in two years, though she couldn't tell you why.

Where is Selena Gomez new house?

While the whole world was in quarantine last year, Selena Gomez quietly moved out of her Studio City house and into a spacious mansion in Encino, Los Angeles. She bought the property for $4.9 million and it seems to be worth every penny. The sprawling home, which boasts 11,500 square feet, is a sight to behold.

What did Selena Quintanilla smell like?

Like most people, Selena Quintanilla had a signature scent that she became known for, according to E! News (opens in new tab). Her top fragrance choice was Boucheron Eau de Parfum, a sensual floral scent with sparkling fruit notes.

Where is Big Bertha now Selena?

Big Bertha was demolished. Nobody You Know was sold shortly after Selena's death and it's now sitting unused in an empty lot in south Texas. The bus currently at Q Productions belongs to AB Q III many people/fans think it's Big Bertha but, it's not. It's been confirmed by Mr Quintanilla.

Did Selena make her Grammy dress?

At Sunday's 2021 Grammys, the late, great Selena Quintanilla-Pérez will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award — nearly three decades after she won Best Mexican/American Album wearing an iconic white dress that wasn't a custom designer creation, but rather a mall find.

How old was Selena when she won her first Grammy?

GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Selena Win Best-Mexican American Album For 'Live' At The 1994 GRAMMYs. Selena had already won the hearts of millions and was well on her way to even greater stardom when she won her first GRAMMY at just 23 years old.

What was Selena's first song?

While "Como la Flor" was Selena's first hit, "Se Acabó Aquel Amor" was reportedly the first original song the Tejano singer recorded and released in 1983, before she was a household name.

What is the name of Selena's first English #1 single?

"I'm Getting Used to You" peaked at number one on the U.S. Dance/Electronic Singles Sales; her first number one on that chart.

What was Selena's favorite food?

Selena's Food Facts

Selena's favorite food was pizza. She loved to brag that she could polish off a whole medium pizza by herself. Selena loved tacos from Jack In The Box when she was touring. In the early days, Jack In The Box was her family's favorite fast food restaurant.