SAN ANTONIO, TX — In a remarkable celebration of Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez, Andrew Longoria of San Antonio has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Selena memorabilia. The record, which stands at an astonishing 1,308 items, was officially recognized on June 28, 2024, in Lake Jackson, Texas, marking a milestone for both Longoria and the enduring legacy of the “Queen of Cumbia”.
A Journey Inspired by Family and Music
Andrew Longoria’s love for Selena began at a young age, but it was his deep connection with his grandmother’s Elvis Presley memorabilia that sparked the idea of starting his own collection. “It was really a tradition every year. I would gift her an Elvis item and slowly watched her collection build and then one day, when I was super young, I was like… ‘I want to, I want to do this too. I want to collect something,” Longoria shared in an interview with Fox San Antonio. His passion for Selena was nurtured by his admiration for her music and influence on the Latinx community…