Abraham Quintanilla is a Mexican-American musician and music producer, best known as the father of the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla. Born on February 20, 1939, in Corpus Christi, Texas, he played a significant role in shaping his daughter's career and promoting her music. In addition to his work with Selena, Abraham has been involved in various music projects and has contributed to the Tejano music scene. He founded the band Selena y Los Dinos, which helped launch Selena's career in the 1980s and 1990s, making them a prominent name in the genre.