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This Is Why 2016 Was a Great Year For Selena Quintanilla Fans

Best Selena Quintanilla Moments of 2016 — No one can deny that since the untimely passing of Selena Quintanilla 21 years ago in Corpus Christi, TX, her memory and music have remained present. But unlike other years past, 2016 felt defining. This was the year with the most beautiful and remarkable tributes to the late tejano singer.

In the past 12 months, the Latino music community and Selena's old and new fans have been vocal, petitioning big brands to honor their idol and celebrating every win and tribute loudly. Thanks to them, Selena was not only recognized as the top Latino artist of the year at the Latin Billboard Music Awards, but was also included in the list of icons receiving a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2017. And, of course, it goes without mentioning that the singer's MAC Cosmetics collection was a sensation, selling out in mere minutes and causing a frenzy of internet reactions. And that wasn't even all. Keep reading to see 17 moments that made 2016 a great year for Selena's fans.

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1 A Petition For a Selena Barbie Started Making the Rounds

Fans of the tejano singer asked Mattel for a Selena Barbie, saying, "There has yet to be any curvy Hispanic barbie dolls in any Barbie line and we think Selena is a perfect candidate for that kind of representation." As of December 2016, the petition has over 7,000 signatures.

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2 We Are Mitú Tried to Get Everyone to Vote With a Little Help From a Selena Song

The catchy pro-voting lyrics set to "Baila Esta Cumbia" got us out on Super Tuesday.

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3 Kat Von D Gave Us an Amazing Rendition of "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom"

It was badass and beautiful at the same time.

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And Jackie Cruz Gave Us a Tear-Jerking Cover of "Como La Flor"

Selena Won Top Latin Artist of the Year at the Latin Billboard Music Awards

MAC Launched a Selena Collection Created by the Singer's Sister, Suzette Quintanilla

7 We Got the News That Selena Will Be Getting a Star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017

Selena is joining 33 other stars getting a star next year, including Eva Longoria.

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Madame Tussauds Debuted a Selena Wax Figure

Elia Esparza Sang Selena's "Como La Flor" on The Voice

Desi Perkins Transformed Into Selena Using the MAC x Selena Collection

Prince Royce Performed at the MAC x Selena Launch in Corpus Christi, TX

12 The MAC x Selena Collection Immediately Sold Out

Yes, this is a good thing. It means Selena's fans came out in full force to support her!

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Suzette Quintanilla and Chris Perez Opened Up About Their Best Memories With the Singer

JoJo Performed "Dreaming of You" at Her Concert in Corpus Christi, TX

15 This Selena Lipstick Costume Won Halloween

Everyone else's costumes lost the contest. This DIY of MAC's Como La Flor lipstick took the prize.

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It Was Announced That a Selena TV Show Is in the Works

Wisin, Franki J, and Leslie Grace Remade "Si Una Vez"

18 MAC Announced a Restock of the Selena Collection

The makeup brand gave fans a second chance to get their hands on the collection by restocking 12 out of the 13 products in the line on Dec. 28.

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