They were in awe and said they had to get a picture," Solis says. But Solis looks so much like the late singer that it's impossible not to be taken aback.” “Solis, who performs around Houston as a tribute act, wasn't even made up to look like Selena. The newspaper was quoted as saying, “Selena impersonator wows fans at Fiesta de la Flor….She bears an uncanny resemblance to the Tejano icon… She sings live, has some of the same mannerisms and the same laugh as Selena.” The two-day event drew more than 50,000 fans from all over the country, according to the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. The Houston Chronicle, the largest daily newspaper in Houston, mentioned Solis after she received a lot of attention just dressed as herself attending the 2nd Annual Fiesta La Flor in Corpus Christi, TX. He pushed her to enter a Selena karaoke bar contest, and Amanda’s demand as a Selena tribute artist began that day. Interestingly enough, her career almost began as an accident when a friend dared her out of his frustration to how many times people told Solis how much she resembled Selena. She wants to make her own contribution and bring new ears to Tejano music. She achieved the American Dream by becoming an American icon that reached all races, backgrounds, and influenced with her charisma, style and was such a strong role model for us all,” says Solis.Īmanda Solis set out on a career path of her own with her traditional Ranchera voice and her own unique Tejana style. It gave me hope that I can become something great with ambition like Selena. For a Latina like me, it was just a huge influence on my life from then on. growing up, it shocked me, the resemblance to my mother, even the same style and fashion, it inspired me. This is definitely, a great aspiration, not only for a Latina like Solis, but any musician aspiring to make an impact with their career. Selena is the only Latin female artist to have five albums simultaneously on Billboard 200. Her influence has transcended generations and her passionate fans continue to be inspired by her to this day" is what is stated on the official wax museums website. Madame Tussaud’s represent icons who have made a significant impact on our culture. She just dropped a video covering the late Tejano Queen herself, Selena Quintanilla, paying tribute to her song titled, "¿Qué Creías?", initially doing the video to enter the Madame Tussaud’s “Capture Your Selena Moment” contest becoming a finalist as the fan favorite securing her VIP rooftop viewing and unveiling of a Selena wax figure at Madame Tussaud’s Hollywood.Īmanda was interviewed and quoted by LA Times, where she described how honored she was to be in attendance and was asked why she loved Selena, “I mean look at her cuerpaso, her body, her charisma, she was so humble and beautiful, she basically paved the way for a Latina like me, to be proud of myself, with curves and everything.” ![]() Texas City, Texas native, Amanda Solis, has definitely, stayed true to her Tejano roots.
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