Selena shines bright with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Monday, November 6, 2017
Tejano superstar Selena gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Suzette Quintanilla, left, sister of the late singer Selena Quintanilla, holds a replica of her sister's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as she poses with young fan Sammi Corona-Lampa, 4.

HOLLYWOOD, California (KTRK) -- Selena Quintanilla has long been a star in the eyes of Texas. Now she's shining bright on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The late queen of Tejano music was honored with a posthumous star on the Walk of Fame last night.

The Quintanilla family accepted the star in her honor.

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A video screen advertises a ceremony to award the late singer Selena Quintanilla a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Los Angeles.
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Devoted fans attended the unveiling ceremony for the star, paying tribute to the Texas native.

Actress Eva Longoria spoke of how Selena was an inspiration for many Latinas.

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