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Chris Pérez, widower of Selena Quintanilla, shares an unpublished photo of their relationship

This year will be the 28th anniversary of the death of Selena Quintanilla, the queen of tex mex, and both her fans and her family continue to remember her with great affection. In her short career, she managed to impose a new style in fashion and music, captivating the masses with her great beauty, talent, and charisma, although, unfortunately, she only lived for 24 years, because on March 31, 1995, her club president fans He murdered her in cold blood with a 38mm revolver.

This news shocked the world, because Selena was very loved both in Mexico and in the United States, she had a whole life ahead of her and left many unfinished projects. The singer became so influential that even today, almost three decades later, she still has more than seven million monthly listeners on social media platforms. streaming.

Selena in the astrodome with iconic purple costume and with a microphone

Selena met Chris Pérez, the love of her life, in 1989, when he joined her group Los Dinos as a guitarist. As time progressed and the contact became closer, they both fell in love. Although they tried to keep their relationship a secret, when Selena’s father found out, he did not take the news well and even kicked Chris out of the group and forbade them from having contact.

However, this mattered little to them and they continued with their love, even getting married secretly in Texas in 1992, when Chris was only 20 years old and Selena was 22. Although it was secret, the news ended up leaking on the radio and to her father. he had no choice but to accept it and support them.

Selena Quintanilla and Chris Pérez at their wedding and marriage certificate

That four-year love was so strong that it has lasted over time, because, despite the absence of the interpreter of Forbidden love, her great love in life continues to remember her. Just a few days ago, Chris surprised everyone by sharing an unpublished photograph on his Instagram account where they both appear in what appears to be a restaurant, being young people in love.

The date of the photo indicates that it was taken on March 3, 1994, one year before the tragedy that would take a great star from the world. This detail was deeply appreciated by all fans of Selena, since it is not very common to see photos of her that have never come out before, although the nostalgia for her absence also awoke again.

Selena Quintanilla and Chris Pérez in restaurant unpublished photo

So I just found this photo. Two children… trying to find their way. About to turn 23 and 24 years old. I can’t remember who took it… I think this was in Florida(?) We were on the road and touring so much sometimes things get mixed up in my mind. Good times were had!

Those were the words that accompanied the photograph in the publication with almost 300 thousand likes. In addition, in the comments it was possible to read the fans thanking him for sharing the photograph and for not having forgotten it. There is no doubt that no matter the time or the generations, Selena Quintanilla will continue to be the queen in the hearts of her fans and loved ones.


Source: Okchicas

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