Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known mononymously as Selena, was an influential American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was a key figure in the Tejano music scene, a genre traditionally dominated by male artists, and helped to bring this regional style to a broader audience. Selena's distinctive style combined traditional Mexican music with elements of pop, R&B, and country. Her most notable works include "Como La Flor," "Amor Prohibido," and "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom." Selena's career was tragically cut short by her murder in 1995, but her music continues to be celebrated and influential in Latin music and beyond.