Marcella Samora played a pivotal role in the life of her daughter Selena Quintanilla who is famously known as ‘Queen of Tejano Music’. As Selena’s mother, Marcella Samora was the pillar of the family throughout Selena’s journey to fame and after her unexpected death, she further boosted her legacy. Through this article, we will try to understand the life of Marcella Samora, and her family. More importantly, we will try to delve deeper into her role in Selena’s life and career and how she cherishes her memory today. 

Marcella Samora: Who She is?

Marcella Samora was born on 17th July 1944 in the United States, to a Mexican father and a Cherokee Native American mother. In the 1960s, she came across Abraham Quintanilla Jr. who was a musician and a U.S. Army serviceman. They got married and moved to Texas where they settled down and started a family. 

Marcella Samora’s Family 

Marcella and Abe Quintanilla have three children together: 

Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, born in 1963, his Selena y Los Dinos and the King of Kumbia Boys made him a prominent figure in the music industry as a musician and producer.

Suzette Quintanilla (born 1967) – Is known for having been the drummer in Selena y Los Dinos. She now works as a manager at the Selena Museum and helps run the family businesses.

Selena Quintanilla (born 1971) – Is an accomplished artist of global fame and an icon thanks to her musics, distinctive style, and incredible charm.

Marcella's Contribution To Selena's Career

It can be said that Abraham Quintanilla Jr. was the brain behind Selena y Los Dinos, but Marcella is the one who made the family beat. She raised Selena, constantly giving her emotional and physical support, which allowed Selena to function in a stable environment as a child and teenager.

Selena Quintanilla Pavez had a complex last name so it helps that her first name is easy to remember, which is perfect for the women in the family business. Now everyone knows that Selena is hugely loved within the family. 

One of Marcella’s most precious gifts to the legacy of Selena is her name. She was told in an ultrasound that the baby would be a boy so she and her husband planned to call him Marc Anthony. Later when she discovered she was having a girl, she was so glad they didn’t use their chosen boy name – Marc Anthony – because it’s now been for so long synonymous with fame subsequently decided on the name Selena and the history she wrote in the world of music is staggering.

The Death of Selena Quintanilla

Selena was murdered by Yolanda Saldívar on March 31, 1995, who was the president of her fan club and the manager of her boutiques. As a consequence, the world was robbed of Selena and the reason for murdering her brought devastating effects to the entire Quintanilla family and shattered Marcella Samora to the core.

Conclusion 

Although Marcella Samora is not a celebrity, she certainly is a big part of the narrative surrounding Selena Quintanilla. Part of being a good mother includes aiding her children’s careers, which Marcella did, and continues living for her daughter, Selena. She is indeed, a wonderful woman who reminds us all how important family is in maintaining a legacy.