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Abraham Quintanilla Jr.

Born February 20, 1939 · Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Died December 13, 2025 · aged 86

Abraham Quintanilla (February 20, 1939 – December 13, 2025) was an American singer, songwriter and producer. He is the father of Tejano singer Selena, and was an executive producer of a biographical film about her life in 1997, in which he was portrayed by actor Edward James Olmos.

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SelenaSelena · 1997
Selena
★ 7.71997
MovieDramaMusic
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Selena RememberedSelena Remembered · 1997
Selena Remembered
★ 10.01997
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A collection of moments and triumphs that helped Selena, and her band Selena y Los Dinos, into superstardom in North America.
Selena: Greatest HitsSelena: Greatest Hits · 2003
Selena: Greatest Hits
★ 9.02003
MovieMusic
Selena ¡Vive!Selena ¡Vive! · 2005
Selena ¡Vive!
★ 2.02005
MovieTV MovieMusic
Tribute to Selena Quintinilla-Perez, featuring musical performances and archive footage.

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