Jennifer y los Jetz Biography & Awards

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Artist Info

Members

Roger Vera, Nick Banda, Jennifer Pe�a, Roland Villareal, Jay Mart�nez, Ray Paz, Aaron V�squez

Biography

At just 13 years of age, Jennifer Pe�a became one of tejano music's biggest female stars after the death of Selena in 1995. Influenced mostly by the tejano superstar, Pe�a was born in Corpus Christi, TX, on September 17, 1983, and began her singing career at the age of five. Six years later, Selena's brutal murder prompted Pe�a to videotape her performance of several of Selena's hits. After she sent the tape to Selena's parents, they endeavored to get her signed to a contract. In 1996, EMI Latin signed the young singer and her band, the Jetz, releasing Jennifer y los Jetz's debut album, Dulzura, that same year. A self-titled effort followed in 1998. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide