Selena & Chris Pérez — Amor prohibido, the Tejano anthem
Musical & cinematic love Forbidden love 🇺🇸 Hispanic United States

Selena & Chris Pérez

Amor prohibido, the Tejano anthem

EraUSA (Tejano) · eloped in 1992
Country / cultureCorpus Christi, Texas
CategoryMusical & cinematic love
Type of loveForbidden
EndingTragic
Quick answer

The Queen of Tejano and her band's guitarist defied her father Abraham's disapproval and eloped on April 2, 1992; she was murdered on March 31, 1995, at 23.

01Why it matters

It is the most iconic Latina love story in the United States, immortalized in the album "Amor Prohibido" and the film "Selena."

02The conflict

The opposition of Selena's father to the relationship.

03The iconic moment

The secret elopement to marry, against everything.

04What survived

The album "Amor Prohibido"; the film "Selena" (1997, Jennifer Lopez); the Netflix documentary (2025).

05What to watch, read & listen

Selena (1997)
Starring Jennifer Lopez.

06Where to travel

Mirador de la Flor
Her memorial and the Selena Museum.
Corpus Christi · USA

07Frequently asked questions

Why is the story of Selena & Chris Pérez famous?

It is the most iconic Latina love story in the United States, immortalized in the album "Amor Prohibido" and the film "Selena."

How does the story of Selena & Chris Pérez end?

The secret elopement to marry, against everything. The album "Amor Prohibido"; the film "Selena" (1997, Jennifer Lopez); the Netflix documentary (2025).

Where can you visit the story of Selena & Chris Pérez?

You can visit Mirador de la Flor, in Corpus Christi. Her memorial and the Selena Museum.

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