Hollywood To Honor Selena Quintanilla With Walk Of Fame Star

HOLLYWOOD TO HONOR SELENA QUINTANILLA WITH WALK OF FAME STAR NOVEMBER 3, 2017
Star sponsored by Meruelo Media, Power 106, 93.5 KDAY and Universal Music Latin Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Meruelo Media, Power 106, 93.5 KDAY and Universal Music Latin Entertainment, proudly join the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to posthumously honor music icon, Selena Quintanilla, "The Queen of Tejano Music," with the dedication of the 2,622nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

Hollywood Chamber President/CEO and Walk of Fame emcee Leron Gubler and Selena's family will unveil her star in the category of Recording in front of the Capitol Records building located at 1750 N. Vine Street in Hollywood, CA.

"Before there was JLo, Shakira or Beyoncé… there was a transformative female artist called…. Selena," stated Otto Padron, President of Meruelo Media and the official sponsor of the tribute, "Selena is one of the most influential music icons of the 20th century;" continued Padron, "her music, style and smile are timeless and now her star will grace our city forever."

Victor Gonzalez, President Universal Music Latin Entertainment added, “We are honored to continue to be a part of Selena’s story and witness this well-deserved recognition, without a doubt she is one of the most influential figures in Spanish music and her legacy will continue to transcend generations.”

Actress, producer, director and Texas native, Eva Longoria, will join Los Angeles Mayor; Eric Garcetti to proclaim November 3, as the official "Selena" Day in the City of Los Angeles.

Press may secure interviews with Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga or Abraham Quintanilla by calling Anna Loynes, Scoop Marketing at 818-761-7159 or aloynes@solters.com. To rsvp to the star ceremony, contact Ana Martinez, Hollywood Walk of Fame at Stargirl@hollywoodchamber.net.

Contact:
For Walk of Fame ceremony:
Ana Martinez for Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Stargirl@hollywoodchamber.net

For interviews:
Anna Loynes/Scoop Marketing for interviews
818-761-7159, aloynes@solters.com



SOURCE Meruelo Media