Celebrating Selena Quintanilla | Suzette Quintanilla | Talks at Google

On October 17, 2017, Google launched a Google Doodle celebrating Selena Quintanilla, one of the most celebrated and beloved Mexican-American artists and entertainers in history and often named the "Queen of Tejano Music." In light of this celebration, Selena's sister and former bandmate Suzette Quintanilla joined us at Google San Francisco for a special chat on Selena's life, her powerful legacy, and the family's thoughts on the Doodle.
Moderated by Perla Campos.
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[@elizabethjoclayton8892]

I’m 68 years old and Selena still inspires me. I love listening to Selena. I don’t understand a word she’s singing but I love listening to all of her music.

[@macdaddyalexis]

Suzette looks great. I imagine selena would've aged as well as suzette so yeah she would've still been running the industry.

[@YolandaMReyes]

macdaddyalexis Look at her Mama!

[@moisepicard5883]

macdaddyalexis LOOK AT MY MAMA SELENA😚😚😍😍😍

[@ToniCarrington]

Yessssss I keep thinking this too

[@sheilamiller2818]

Yeah crazy Selena would be 49 this coming April its CRAZY since she only made it to almost 24.

[@realartist_eric2365]

Of course she would have

[@mimicc123]

This was an awesome interview. Suzette, if you see this..When I worked at the cable company many, many moons ago...Everytime you had problems with your cable or your bill, you would ask for me...Well one day you called in and you gave me your phone number & you invited me & my family over to go swimming or barbeque. Please know how absolutely intimidating your invitation was. For me, it was like getting invited to the White House (with another president). I see you in this interview & see how down to earth you are & can see why you could see us clicking as friends. I'm cracking up through this interview. You're amazing. Take care and know how over the moon happy so many of us are that Selena is still an icon today.

[@moisepicard5883]

mimi cc SELENA IS LEGENDARY.

[@chozenknight260]

So did you go to the bbq?

[@robertmiller5516]

I hope you went

[@Star-ft2gd]

message her on fb

[@jessicawilson4655]

@@Star-ft2gd what's her name on fb?

[@oranges88]

Selena's legacy will always live on. She was so beautiful and talented. Truly a fan since I grew up as a kid in the 90's listening to her music.

[@mariasalas3385]

Suzette , I wanna say thank u to you Chris A.B. and your Parents for keeping Selena alive and that no one forgot about her ! I grew up listening to her music and no my daughter listens to her and gets so happy when I play her music ! You guys are the best !!

[@Simsrockslol]

I always cry when I think about Selena.

[@jennypena4679]

The Google doodle was a pleasant surprise. I'm vey happy to see this. Viva Selena!!

[@skygpaige5219]

My sister was on Google and she was like "Is that Selena?" I looked at it and was like,"OMG, YES IT IS!!!" I'm Happy now!

[@jasmsanz]

Sky G Paige yea same, I was at school and went on google and I was like no way is that SELENA I literally almost screamed.

[@skygpaige5219]

Lil Jassy 15 People were all trying 2 be the first one to tell me about it at school, but I saw it the day before it was supposed to be on Google (at like 11:30pm), so I was all like "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom!!!" all day at school

[@janeyarredondo8420]

It was so emotional to see this and hear suzzete speak..i was crying and choking up the whole time..Suzzete is so strong..selena will never be forgotten ever..extreme has always been one of my favorite songs then and now.

[@bradyryan5105]

Suzette is just as humble as Selena!

[@sophiatealdo9680]

Not even close - Blessed It Be.

[@dmcmix1340]

@@sophiatealdo9680 yes she is! Quit trolling!

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

So sad that it's been so long she's gone. What a beautiful and talented woman. The google doodle has me watching her videos all day long.

[@courtneyraiyn-eshaiyn7815]

Suzette has always been gorgeous but her face appears to look alot different now than it used to. Aging is agreeing with her very well. She looks younger now than 20 years ago.

[@joyodrobina5962]

She lost a lot of weight that she had on her 20 years ago.

[@fredwillins3910]

Hello Courtney

[@aprilb1273]

@@joyodrobina5962 she has ? Not calling her big but she made a video and showed us a picture of all them together and she said "That was the skinniest I ever been."

[@a.walters123]

Definitely some plastic surgery, which is pretty common for people in the public eye.

[@charlotteferdinand1246]

@crabby crab no her genetics. Hispanic people tend to age well.

[@MrDaRiAn21]

I saw google last night as I was about to go to sleep. Had to watch this. For the generation that doesnt know, Selena is the O.G. She is way before Gomez came into the picture. Gomez was actually named after her. I grew up with her music (I was born in Corpus) and because of her songs, I learned to sing in spanish and fall in love with Tejano music. Icon, Legend, and much more she is. RIP

[@moisepicard5883]

Darian Davis I KNOW. SELENA IS THE BOMB.

[@ToniCarrington]

Darian Davis Selena Gomez is so whitewashed comparing them isn’t even right lol

[@mohamedalsalimi8615]

Suzette is beautiful

[@mohara1984]

she damn sho is!

[@moisepicard5883]

moe el tshadi NOT MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN SELENA

[@GBPLVR]

moe el tshadi, I thought that too watching this interview. Any guy would be glad to have a lady so Pretty.

[@JennyyTaco]

And seeing her with longer hair reminds me so much of Selena. The sisterly resemblance is strong. Beautiful yet so bittersweet.

[@janienewsom3282]

If you'd see her in person it's every crazier because she's beautiful and she looks like a older version of Selena...super cool! She's sweet too.💜💜

[@NMystery]

Thank you all for this video. I listened to Selena so much as a child, and my little sister (who died over 9 years ago) listened along with me at times as well. Selena's presence definitely touched my life. Love and appreciation to you all.

[@corinnegivens4227]

Nichelle Frye So sorry for your loss hun

[@angeleyes79gs]

Selena La Reina!! Always in our hearts!

[@sailorkeyblader]

Suzette! girl, you are looking amazing!!!!!

[@GBPLVR]

sailorkeyblader, I agree! Simply Amazing!

[@2721kitcat]

I love Selena and her music. She was a beautiful woman, taken to soon but I love how her memory continues on living. She was a true inspiration to all us latinas.

[@fredwillins3910]

Hello

[@QuieroCake]

Anything for Salinas 😍😍😍😘😍😘😍😘😍😍

[@patriciorodriguez1020]

Anything....

[@northerncali60]

Salinas? Hahahahaha

[@daja57]

You must watch the movie to understand this.

[@amandahernandez402]

Some of yall selena fans are racist too

[@amandahernandez402]

Crusader Rabbit Lol I guess your stupid ass are one and why your ass get all butt hurt 😂😂😂😂😂✌✌

[@erickmenabustamante8435]

I am very happy that google did this. Selena has been an inspiration to many people. The quote that I love that she always said, “If you have a dream, don’t let anyone take it away and always believe that the impossible is always possible.” She is my idol and inspiration to stay to my dreams. My first tattoo is dedicated to her.

[@ivanestrada7993]

damn she definitely does not look 50. Crazy,

[@ThomasAguilarMusic]

Iván Estrada she's 50?! What the fuck!?

[@ethanramirez770]

@@ThomasAguilarMusic yep she's 51 now😁😁she sure dosent look like it

[@dirtyface-capone7622]

@@ethanramirez770 WOW! She has the spirit of a wise 16 yr old.Looks no older than 30! Some good genes in that family!

[@ethanramirez770]

@@dirtyface-capone7622 yeah💜💜i have met her before

[@lynettebrown91]

52

[@earthangel3283]

I went to look something up on the internet and i was blown away!!! I stopped what i was doing just to watch my Angel Selena ❤ Selena was EVERYTHING and STILL IS!!❤❤ SELENA FOREVER I LOVE YOU SEL⚘

[@tuuri1372]

You are beautiful Suzette! God Bless Selena, Family, Friends, and Fans.

[@nahabitx]

literally cried 🤧 im so happy this happened

[@tacomawilson3229]

Of course like some people, I learned of Selena through the movie biography. I’ve been in love with her and her music ever since.

[@TheAlonsoBros]

Google Finally acknowledged the Queen Of Latin Music! Thanks Google!!! It was about time!

[@asquintanilla7538]

Great job google. Thank you for this. Keeping selena name alive

[@ninaboston4714]

It makes me sad...Her life was cut so short and she seemed to have a beautiful spirit. I love her music a black girl from Maryland, even the songs in Spanish I didn't understand them but I felt them....I was very depress at time and I heard her come on the radio and I just start grooving...I loved that! Selena you inspired a generation.

[@boy-re8ii]

I love how she said "Crazy Girl" when mentioning Selena and her future goals

[@aprilgalvan4465]

Love you Suzette and Selena...I was so proud to see this on Google

[@beibitheclown]

Thank you for the talk, Suzette! Te amo Selena. Nunca te olvidaremos.

[@mattbernabe]

"Anything for Salinas" SELENA FOREVER!!!

[@marzblaq7267]

mattbernabe “This bumper was torn off by the bus of Salinas!!!” 😆 R.I.P. Queen! 🌹

[@Jewelznme]

Thanks Google for recognizing Selena!

[@Sonyag1]

I never knew who Selena was until after the events of 1995. A friend of mine who is Latino introduced me to her music and the basic facts of her rise in music. I bought all of her albums, and I can honestly say that AB Quintanilla and Pete Astudillo were the "Lennon & McCartney" writing team for Selena. They are a great blend of Cumbia, Salsa, Rhythm & Blues and makes Selena's music enjoyable to everyone, even people who don't speak Spanish. After seeing so many interviews with Selena and her siblings....they are genuinely nice people. I'll always be a fan.

[@erikamedina4527]

RIP! Selena you'll never be forgotten!

[@lanalove6580]

Selena We Love You We Will Never Forget You🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@edgarcovarrubias1854]

love selena i been a big fan n still is :)

[@dariana6796]

this makes me so happy SELENA will live on forever thank you google !! ❤️💃🏻🎤👸🏻💜💜💜💜.

[@telbiyano9575]

Suzette looks amazing 😍. She looks,like she hasn't aged a bit!

[@MARS0l]

Thank you Google! What a pleasant surprise and on my bday - Oct 17th 😊! Awesome

[@succulentbatteries5682]

Happy birthday! 🇲🇽

[@damasgarcia5916]

You look like Selena. Wow.

[@freidam4212]

Such a beautiful family

[@sophiatealdo9680]

Looks can be deceiving - Blessed It Be.

[@rickyortiz82]

We love u Selena and Suzette

[@reddirtsoldier90]

💪🏽Anything for Salinas!!! RIP🙏🏽legends Never Die!! 🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@tavarez415]

Suzette, you look great! God bless your heart for keeping Selena’s memory alive!

[@jfontanez1838]

God it must be exhausting answering the same dam questions over and over but suzette is definitely keeping Selena name alive RIP to the Queen

[@lisak5720]

It's so crazy. Usually all day I have youtube going on in the background while I work and for some reason I started on a Selena track 10/16/17. It wasn't my first and I'm sure it won't be my last but I just absorbed her all day via the tube. Then the 17th I see this doodle. Selena Vive!!!! God Bless the Quintanilla family and Chris!

[@nathanielanderson7567]

It took me over twenty years to start watching Selena footage again because her life story is so sad to me, but I've been watching her nonstop for the past month and all of a sudden I search the web for something totally unrelated to her and I see her face on Google. I pressed it and saw the video!

[@FabrizioDelTufo]

yes , Suzette is right about how much Selena is still very actual, she is immortal now, video tech around 1995 was totally different from now but Selena was dancing , dressing clothes, singing in a manner that today she stay with us every day as an actual artist and this is the magics of Selena. deep respect for this family. Selena is in our heart ! now and forever.

[@adieegarcia3909]

SELENA WAS A LEGEND SOOO SAD TO SEE HER LEAVE😭 one day in heaven I'll have a concert and me and her will be singing together on stage and all of u guys are welcome to sing with us and be there love everybody❤️ keep her memories alive #tejanolegend

[@TheLavish99]

Amen to that!!!!!!!!

[@moisepicard5883]

Kasmin Kasmin AND ME AND SELENA ARE GOING TO HAVE TOURS IN HEAVEN.

[@adieegarcia3909]

Moise Picard everyone it's welcome and invited

[@wisediva9807]

Selena Garcia im sing With Aaliyah in heaven

[@Tru_Money1]

Selena I also love that movie

[@tootsurias6038]

I miss Selena so much her music touch my heart.i cry when I heard she was gone she is a beautiful angel selena love you selena❤️❤️

[@JenniferGarcia-pz9uw]

Suzette did a wonderful job! What a beautiful interview. I have to say I did shed some tears, I loved it 💜🌹💜

[@fredwillins3910]

Hello Jennifer, you look beautiful

[@MarkVidal]

This made my week. Thank you, Google, for honoring and recognizing Selena and her influence. Great interview.

[@DarkReyven619]

Viva Selena!! The doodle was beautifully done. Suzette is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! That hat YES!!💜💜

[@dhimandrl]

Queen of tejano music

[@kekoahoomanawanui4848]

This is a legendary interview, rest in love to a GREAT Selena Quintanilla ❤️ Forever

[@allaboutthestars5365]

Suzette and Selena are and will always be beautiful people.. God bless you and your family. May she forever Rest In Peace 🌹

[@kristellsanz3732]

selena the best❤✨

[@kathiemcnally1078]

Suzette you are amazing and so beautiful. I admire you for many reasons, but I think it is so heart warming that you never forget to mention and include Chris, her husband.

[@LALAFILMS]

You guys made me cry Google. Thank You for this.

[@adrianat5797]

Thank you, Suzette, that's why I love Selena, she was amazing and caring person!❤⚘👑

[@cynthiabriannebravo]

She looooks BEAUTIFUL!!!! Makeup flawless!!!!

[@ramiroaod]

Selena is the closest latinos have to a superhero! Love her and miss her forever and always 🌹🖤

[@Thomas11611]

Te amo Selena !! Siempre vive mas!!

[@jennipherventura235]

NJ Loves Selena 💜💜💜💜

[@sekrystalb]

Best Google doodle EVER. Selena deserves it!

[@nayamarievelazco8769]

I love learning more about Suzette in the biopic! Hope she decides to play music again, watched her jamming in a KZbin video, the one she referenced in this interview and she was fantastic!

[@jorgevasquez8547]

Awesome interview thank you Suzette. Siempre Selena⚘

[@ginaqueirolo1380]

Suzette fantastic interview. I got to know about Selena in 1999 when I moved to texas you guys are wonderful musicians I'm a fan.thanks x sharing all this.

[@glamnefercent]

loving her and her sister😍😍😍

[@spartanjules5649]

this family has such good genes, beautiful people, Selena lives forever

[@alejandropaulino1232]

BUEN TRABAJO HISO LA COMPAÑÍA ACERCA,DE NUESTRA REYNA DEL TEXMEX SELENA SIEMPRE VIVIRA,EN NUESTRO CORAZONES

[@ElizabethGonzalez-dl2vq]

Awwww I got so excited when I saw the selena doodle at school.Im glad.people still remember selena.

[@lilystars6597]

Love this will always be her fan till the day I die, from Corpus Christi Texas much love to all the other fans from other areas. 🌹🌹🌹

[@kymberleevaldez3836]

I still watch her videos in 2017 and i will till i die

[@tiffanymorris7269]

My idol and inspiration Selena Quintanilla Perez 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@elizabethwhiteoak5291]

Suzette is still so lovely .. Such a beautiful girl with a beautiful heart. She could only have one sister!

[@lgonzalez308]

Thank you so much for keeping Selena alive this family did not let this evil person destroy Selena or them Selena will always be alive longest us human have beating hearts I love this family 💜

[@ES-tl4cj]

Suzette respectfully representing her family ,,,"you go girl" !!!

[@DaQuinones1]

Beautiful!! 💜💜💜👑 #anythingforselenaaaas

[@winniesandhu5903]

Here in 2021. Born the year she died and I'm obsessed with Selena! I listen to her everyday

[@nxssadiane8463]

.....

[@valeriasilvaval1515]

What Suzette said about: '' There is a day that I do not want to hear our songs. It hurts me. Already another day, I listen to our songs quietly, at a greater height .. ''. Really, that happens to me too. There are days that listen to the songs and interviews of Selena only causes me sadness (one of the songs that I most donate is I Coud Fall in love). Another day, watching your shows on KZbin reassures me to hear your songs and laughs. This is unspeakable ...

[@ronniezz]

When I clicked on google and I saw her picture and I almost cried

[@miam7755]

Yay! Love you Sel!⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@user-xs4qb4bw1h]

El Paso Texas loves Selena! Ugh Google black screen isn't a great view :|

[@dannnnnnnnnnnnnnnny]

Carla A ahhh tell me about it!!

[@pacozavala7015]

Carla A Yes! We love you very much, from everyone in El Paso

[@gracielaholguin4364]

El Paso tx loves Selena long live the queen 💜💜💜💜

[@mstrunn]

Fantastic interview, very informative and Suzette presents as an extremely articulate and personable person; the movie "Selena" was mentioned several times, it is the most popular movie on Cable TV, let's keep her legacy alive.

[@portlandgirlx0x096]

💃I appreciate this interview! A wish come true. I realized one day I didn't know anything about Selena's sister! I'm so glad Suzette took the invitation to speak ! I can't even imagine what she endures everyday w/the loss of her sis. But she is brave and gracious to share herself w/ fans!Thank you 💃

[@_AzucenaFlores_]

I always come back to Selena videos even after watching them all! I grew up on her music and movie. I’ll always be a big fan!💗

[@GabrielaSantosChinaCanela]

I love it!! Always a legend..

[@erikamoreno1987]

Thank you so much for this 💜 leave a Purple Heart for our Queen 👸🏻 Selena 💜

[@DLBlckwl]

Profound and accurate statement here! 25:03 Selena is timeless! Selena's look and vocals... both top-level!

[@susanaavv]

Google should do this for her birthday and the anniversary of her death...she's such an important icon 💜💜 #siempreselena #legend

[@adriangubro1961]

God bless her soul ❤️❤️💯🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️💯God bless her family too

[@mgarza742]

I met A.B. Quintanilla, but I hope to soon meet suzette :) I was 6 years old when Selena passed away so I never was Abel to meet her :( tho born and raised in Texas ..

[@RETROGEMS]

That was a wonderful discussion, really loved it! May the beautiful Selena rest in heavenly peace.

[@juanhernandez4137]

Thanks‼️ i found out watching the video i had no idea. Glad i learned about another fascinating thing Selena was apart of🌹

[@alejandrodeluna9099]

I've got so excited for this.. thank you Google

[@xokissisxo]

I've learned every single thing I can about Selena and I love her more and moreshe has been my favorite since I was 7 years old... It's truly amazingshe was taken from us too soon but her memory is legendary people will be learning about her for many years to come 💌

[@nativprincess1]

I will always think of Selena, she is my Beyonce! a great idol for a young ethnic girl in the 90's. I still admire her. Even now that im in my thirties. I mean, I do like Beyonce, she's BEYONCE! But I will always love Selena!!!💜

[@nenamartinez9421]

Viva selena😍