When Netflix announced Selena y Los Dinos, a special new project honoring the Queen of Tejano’s legacy debuting this November, Suzette Quintanilla found herself reflecting on the music that started it all. For Suzette, Selena’s older sister and former bandmate, each song holds a lifetime of memories, moments on stage, laughter in the studio, and the unspoken bond of family. But choosing just one favorite? That’s never been easy.
What is Suzette’s favorite song by Selena?
“It’s hard for me to just pick one,” Suzette said with a smile at last night’s special screening of Selena y Los Dinos. “If I were to zap myself back on stage, I loved when she sang ‘Si La Quieres’ because she had that little attitude – that fierceness in her was just on point.”
A Deeper Connection With Time
Now, nearly three decades after Selena’s passing, Suzette’s connection to the music has deepened in ways words can barely capture.
“To me, everything is special because she’s no longer here,” she reflected softly. “I embrace it in a whole different way.”
Her Favorite Song Today
Still, one song in particular continues to play on repeat for her today.
“Right now, my favorite is ‘Captive Heart.’ It just gives me an insight… and even though she’s a legend now, I know that if she were still physically here, she’d still be on top of her game – still that same strong, successful artist. ‘Captive Heart’ just resonates with me. I can play it over and over and over.”
For Suzette, every lyric and beat carries more than nostalgia. It’s a reminder of Selena’s her artistry, her power, and her enduring spirit.
Keeping Selena’s Spirit Alive
As Selena y Los Dinos arrives on Netflix this November, audiences will once again feel that spark, the energy that made Selena a star and the profound love that continues through those who knew her best. Suzette’s reflections remind us that Selena’s music isn’t just part of history. It’s still alive, still inspiring, and still bringing people together.