Jennifer Pena Bio - Biography

Name Jennifer Pena
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Date of Birth September 17, 1983
Place of Birth San Antonio, Texas U.S.
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Jennifer first achieved notoriety after performing at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas during a Selena tribute concert in 1995 while under management with Q Productions and Abraham Quintanilla II, who was Selena's father and former manager. This was Jennifer's first public performance on a grand scale performing Bidi Bidi Bom Bom a #1 song for the late Latin superstar Selena. Jennifer's first studio album Jennifer y Los Jetz Dulzura released in May 1996 was produced by Abraham Quintanilla III and introduced her to the music scene officially at the tender age of 12 the title track and "Ven a mí" (a Spanish-language cover of The Drifters' "Dance with Me") garnered her a loyal fanbase. The album sold quite well in the Latin market, certified gold and winning several Tejano Music Awards. At the time Tejano Music was in its prime and Jennifer was another staple act in the scene. Her introduction was both praised and criticized mainly in part due the artistic similarities between Selena and she. The comparisons came and went, but Jennifer managed to continue winning over fans. The year 1997 saw the release of her second album, Jennifer Y Los Jetz , with the singles "Tu Castigo" and "Yo Te Vi," being promoted and drawing the same level of success Dulzura had achieved winning another gold certification

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