Yes, it is possible for the DJ to play “Como La Flor” too many times. Photo by Alan Calvo Credit: Alan Calvo

Thirty years after her death, the light from Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez hasn’t dimmed.

Fans know that — especially in San Antonio, where the iconic singer is beloved. Just in case, though, the Dallas Morning News ran some numbers that show just how much of an impact she still has on pop culture.

To date, Selena has sold more than 80 million records and racked up 8.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, according to the Morning News’ data dive. Indeed, her breakthrough album Dreaming of You, which became the best-selling Latin album of all time, has moved more than 5 million copies alone.

Beyond the music, Mac’s Selena cosmetics line was sold in more than 40 countries during its high point, and the Selena biopic grossed $35.2 million in the U.S. alone.

Subscribe to SA Current newsletters.

Follow us: Apple News | Google News | NewsBreak | Reddit | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter| Or sign up for our RSS Feed

Related Stories

This article appears in Mar 19 – Apr 1, 2025.

Sanford Nowlin is editor-in-chief of the San Antonio Current. He holds degrees from Trinity University and the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his work has been featured in Salon, Alternet, Creative...