Selena & Chris Pérez

Selena Perez and Chris Perez
1989 - 1995
Selena Perez and Chris Perez  
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Selena and Chris Pérez were married for 2 years before Selena died aged 23.

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American Singer Selena was born Selena Quintanilla on 16th April, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas, USA and passed away on 31st Mar 1995 Corpus Christi, Texas, USA aged 23. She is most remembered for The queen of Tejano music. Her zodiac sign is Aries.

Chris Pérez is a 53 year old American Guitarist. Born Christopher Gilbert Perez on 14th August, 1970 in San Antonio, Texas, USA, he is famous for Being Married And In Band With Selena Quintanilla in a career that spans 1986-present. His zodiac sign is Leo.

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Relationship Statistics

StatusDurationLength
DatingNov 1989 - 2nd Apr 1992 2 years, 5 months
Engaged2nd Apr 1992 - 2nd Apr 1992
Married2nd Apr 1992 - 31st Mar 1995 2 years, 12 months
Total Nov 1989 - 31st Mar 1995 5 years, 5 months


(April 2, 1992 - March 31, 1995) (her death)
Their marriage took place in Nueces County Court where they were married by the Justice of Peace, Ben Ciarza Jr.
Before her death, Selena and Chris were planning to renew their vows on their 5th anniversary since they didn't have a real wedding.
In the same year, Coca-Cola wanted Selena to become one of their spokespeople in Texas. The jingle used in her first two commercials for the company were composed by A.B. and Chris Pérez—the latter of whom had joined Selena y Los Dinos several months earlier as the band's new guitarist. Pérez began having romantic feelings for Selena, despite having a girlfriend in San Antonio. After a trip down to Mexico with the band, Pérez thought it would be best for them both to distance himself from her, but he found that impossible and chose to try to build a relationship with her. They expressed their feelings for each other at a Pizza Hut restaurant, and shortly afterwards became a couple. Pérez and Selena hid their relationship, fearing Quintanilla, Jr. would try to break it up.
Selena's sister Suzette found Selena and Pérez flirting with each other and immediately informed their father. Quintanilla, Jr. took Pérez off the bus and told him his relationship with Selena was over. Selena and Pérez continued their relationship despite Quintanilla, Jr's disapproval; Selena's mother Marcella approved of their relationship. Quintanilla, Jr. saw Selena and Pérez romantically together on the bus after he informed them of his disapproval; he pulled over and an argument between Quintanilla, Jr. and Selena ensued. He called Pérez a "cancer in my family" and threatened to disband the group if they continued their relationship. Selena and Pérez relented; Quintanilla, Jr. fired Pérez from the band and prevented Selena from leaving with him. After his dismissal, Pérez and Selena secretly continued their relationship. On the morning of April 2, 1992, Selena and Pérez decided to elope, believing Quintanilla, Jr. would never approve of their relationship. Selena thought Quintanilla, Jr. would have to accept them if they were married, and would not have to hide their feelings for each other. Within hours of their marriage, the media announced the couple's elopement. Selena's family tried to find her; Quintanilla, Jr. did not take the news well and alienated himself for some time. Selena and Pérez moved into an apartment in Corpus Christi. In interviews, Quintanilla, Jr. expressed how he feared Pérez could be a machista (Spanish for a male chauvinist), who would force Selena to end her career and music goals, a move that prevented Quintanilla, Jr. to accept Pérez as being suitable for Selena at the time. Quintanilla, Jr. later approached Pérez, apologized, accepted the marriage, and took Pérez back into the band.

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Relationship Timeline

31st March, 1995 - Breakup

2nd April, 1992 - Marriage

2nd April, 1992 - Engagement

November, 1989 - Hookup

Couple Comparison

Name
Selena
Chris Pérez
Selena
Chris Pérez
Age (at start of relationship)
18
19
Zodiac
Aries
Leo
Occupation
Singer
Guitarist
Hair Color
Black
Black
Eye Color
Brown - Dark
Brown - Dark
Nationality
American
American

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Posted commentsView all comments (37)

REMEMBERINGSELENAQPREMEMBERINGSELENAQPJan 30, 2016

SELENA=GREATEST & MOST BEAUTIFUL LATINA SINGER & CHRIS PEREZ WAS DEFINITELY THE "LOVE OF HER LIFE" & SHE WAS THE "LOVE OF HIS LIFE" TOO!!!!

DianyyAug 21, 2010

Selena We All Love And Miss U ! U Are My inspiration . i Love U . i Wish i Could Of Met u . Pero Como La Flor Somethings Just Have To Go . U Made it Big & WE LOVE UU

PearlAug 5, 2010

i wish SELENA was still alive...ily SELENA

JessicaJul 21, 2010

Selena was an amazing singer. I wish I could remember her when I was younger but I don`t. Her story is very touching. Wherever you are Selena I hope you are smiling. We all miss you very much.

jeniferMay 31, 2010

SELENA WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH YOU WILL ALWAYZ REMAIN IN OUR HEARTZ,,,WE MISS YOUR BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING VOICE,,,WE LOVE YOU RIP....

beverlyApr 23, 2010

Selena i miss u R.I.P.

Nidia y katiaMar 2, 2010

selena we love u. its sad to see a famous star died but everting on will always remember her. WE LOVE SELENA FORVER

tbabieeFeb 4, 2010

selena , i love you . i wish you were still here today but i know one day will all be toqether . youll always remain in our hearts never forgotten you are amazing we love you selena perez !!

teresaJan 31, 2010

selena was the queen and i loved her dearlly loved her music and i love chris perez

Amber BoyntonJan 31, 2010

I love you SELENA i still watch your movie and it still makes me cry.

nalaJan 23, 2010

i really miss u selena i cried about 110 times for u i hav been calculating it RIP MY ANGEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VANESSAJan 18, 2010

SELENA YOUR THE BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD!!! NO ONE CAN TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE MUSIC INDESTRY.YOU WERE SPEACIAL.I LOVE YOU..... LONG LIVE SELENA PEREZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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