NEWS REPORT Four Years On, Selena Still Impacts |
By RAMIRO BURR Special to Ondanet
"Musically, she helped spread the popularity of Tejano all over the U.S. and even into Latin American countries. And as a role model, she motivates all the kids who want to pursue their dreams," Saralegui said. Also in town recently for the festivities were Broadway producers Thomas J. Quinn and Forbes Chandlish, who are finalizing plans for the upcoming "Selena the Musical," a national stage production scheduled to open in San Antonio this fall. "The story of Selena hits a nerve with people," said Chandlish, the show's executive producer. "She came from a family that struggled, and she overcame a lot to get to that crossover dream." For a Selena photo, more details on the musical, A.B. Quintanilla's new CD and his new club in downtown Corpus, see Ramiro Burr's new reports at www.express-news.com, or go direct to a full version of this story at: Selena's legacy |
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New limited edition Selena CD due out March 9 with commemorative "rose" pin
All My Hits - Todos Mis Exitos
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SELENA LINE EXPANDS TO CHILDRENS SIZES
Dallas, Texas, July 17, 1998: Recent success with a market test of the Selena Spring
Collection at 50 Sears Stores has prompted tne retailer to expand the junior sportswear to 160 stores nationwide. Moreover Sears has ordered childern sizes for the back-to-school season in early September. Jerell Inc. Dallas-based manufacture and licenscee for the Selena label, has received orders from other national retailers, including JC Penneys.
According to Jerell President, Ed Vierling, "The response from the public exceeded our expectation and we are very pleased. Whenever you can achieve a double-digit sell-through in 10 days without advertising, you have the making of a real winner!" "We are thrilled with the impact that the Selena line has already made at tje store level," exclaimed Suzette Quintanilla Arraiga. "Initial responses from consumers attest to the fact that the line has both a multi-cultural and muiti-generation appeal, therefore great potential for expansion." The Summer 1998 Collection consists of denim bottoms with novelty tees and tops. The denim bottoms include jeans, skirts and shorts. The line is aimed at the junior market and very affordable: under $40 retail. The back-to-school orders are impressive as well. Both Sears and JC Penneys have placed sizable orders for September shipment for the junior and children lines. Price ranges for the children's sizes will average about $20 and nothing over $39 retail. In additon to its U.S. distribution, the Selena line is currently available in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Additional product lines in development include junior and girls dresses. Since her untimely death in l995, the spirit and mystique of Selena continues to influence a growing segment of the population in tht U.S. and abroad. Although she is best known as a singer, fashion was her passion. She designed clothes for her boutiques in San Antonio and Corpus Christi. After her death, consumer demand prompted the Quintanilla family to seek methods of mass production. Last year they signed a licensing agreement with Jerell, Inc. in Dallas. |
Selena's first car, a 1990 Mitsubishi that she sold to her cousin Veronica Vasquez, is up for sale. Ms. Vasques is asking for $200,000. |
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It will contain three versions of the tragedy itself from the perspective of three witnesses, the maid, the desk clerk and Yolanda.
Bert Quintanilla, Marketing Director of Q Production and cousin of Abraham Quintanilla, said they weren't happy with the E! docudrama. But since the the movie was based on public information and the trial transcript, there wasn't anything they could do.
Lizzett Padilla, a Guatemalan-American, will portray Selena. This 23 year old actress also auditioned for the Selena movie but lost the part to Jennifer Lopez. |
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The lawsuit accuses Yolanda Saldivar of "gross negligence" in the March 31, 1995, shooting of 23-year-old Selena Quintanilla Perez in a Corpus Christi hotel and asks for legal costs and other monetary relief from Yoland Saldivar.
In October 1995, Saldivar was found guilty of murdering Selena and sentenced to life in prison.
Attorney Patrick McGuire, who is handling Saldivar's appeal, said his client had no money and that he did not know what Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla, was seeking.
Neither Quintanilla nor his attorney, Jaime Capelo, would comment. An attorney close to the case who asked not to be identified, said Quintanilla may be trying to prevent Saldivar from making any money off any books or movies.
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Jennifer Lopez as Selena. |