In honor of what would've been Selena Quintanilla's 45th birthday, LoveSelena.com held their annual #SelenaFanGathering at the Plaza de la Raza in East L.A.
BuzzFeed went to check it out and asked fans why they love Selena. Here's what they had to say:
1."For being such a humble individual, a good hearted Chicana & for her beauty & passion <3"
2."She was awesome, talented and an example of success!"
3."Amazing + Humble person <3"
4."Her personality and humor...and her smile!"
5."I'll always love Selena!! She was my awesome neighbor!"
6."Humble, talented, genuine, role model."
7."Because she inspired me to follow my dreams. #SelenaVive #DreamingofYou"
8."We love Selena because she's a beautiful person inside & out!"
9."We love Selena because she's an inspiration and she represented the Mexican community so well."
10."I love Selena because her music was inspirational. (+ because her butt)"
11."I love Selena porque nos recuerda ser mujeres fuertes y luchar por lo que queremos."
12."Selena is an inspiration, fashion icon, and slaying for 21 years."
13."I'm the guy in Apt. 512."
14."She's relatable <3"
15."Way before her time. Legendary AF."
16."She's the ideal Chicana. She had the looks, talent & heart! Love her!"
17."As a kid, I grew up listening and watching Selena. I love her because she's a great role model and representative of the Latin community."
18."Selena was talented, humble, kind, and beautiful. She is an awesome role model to young Latinas everywhere."
