Musician/Band. According to Canales, there weren’t many artists around Texas who could do both. Selena sang for the first time on the show at just 13 years old and continued to appear for years. Artist. He was a champion, a mentor, a starmaker — the Dick Clark of Tejano music. Canales says when he first met Selena, he scolded her for not speaking Spanish. In 1987, Selena y Los Dinos made their second appearance on The Johnny Canales Show, which would be the band’s breakout performance in Mexico. Netflix's new series on Selena Quintanilla, the iconic Mexican-American pop singer and undisputed queen of Tejano music, is full of glamour, empowerment and roots.While it has seen some criticism for its lack of focus on the singer, it has brought other figures key to her success to the forefront.. Performances is a live DVD that features previously unreleased footages of Selena during the Johnny Canales Show, a live coverage music television show, from the periods of 1993 to 1994. Track listing. Juan José "Johnny" Canales is a former Tejano singer and former host of the popular show "The Johnny Canales Show".. Log In. TV Show. Selena y Los Dinos's performance in 1986 was the … It was Hernandez who booked her first appearance on "The Johnny Canales Show" in 1985 — an episode that, much like the one the following year in Matamoros, has become part of Selena's lore. He took Selena y Los Dinos for their first concerts in Mexico. Canales said Selena stood out for her ability to sing and dance. Selena Quintanilla México. See more of Johnny Canales presenta Selena on Facebook. Biography [edit | edit source]. or. Selena made her first appearance on The Johnny Canales Show when she was only 13 years old. El Show de Johnny y Nora Canales. Create New Account. Selena Q Fotos y Recuerdos. Canales is credited with one of the first live performances of Selena by her 13th birthday. Related Pages. El Nuevo Show De Johnny Y Nora Canales. Musician/Band. Solamente Selena. Selena Quintanilla y su legado. For nearly 40 years, the former Tejano singer/songwriter has become a household name while creating a loyal following of Coastal Bend music fans. Not Now. In the show, we see a young Selena performing on “The Johnny Canales Show,” a variety program that showcased new and established regional acts throughout Texas. Forgot account? Getty Images. ... as depicted in the show's third episode. Performance scenes — playing on the “Johnny Canales Show,” and the use of old-school camcorders to capture scenes of life on the road — create a nostalgic feel. At the center is Canales himself, recognized by his oversized sunglasses and ‘70s-style pompadour. Luis Bordonada as Johnny Canales. Musician/Band. Selena performs at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 1994.