A. B. Quintanilla is an American record producer, songwriter, and musician. He is famous for being a member of the band Los Dinos.
A. B. Quintanilla’s Early Life and Education:
Abraham Issac Quintanilla III was born on December 13, 1963, in Toppenish, Washington, USA. He is the son of the American singer-songwriter Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and social worker Marcella Samora. A. B. grew up along with his younger sisters Suzette Quintanilla and the late Selena Quintanilla. He belongs to Mexican-American, Cherokee-Indian ethnicity and his zodiac sign is Saggitarius.
Talking about his educational background, there is currently no dependable information about his academics. However, like most Americans, he must be a high school graduate. Moreover, regarding his further education, there is no information mentioned.
A. B. Quintanilla’s Professional Life:
He began his career when he became a part of the successful American Tejano band Los Dinos in 1981. He eventually became his sister Selena’s producer as well. Quintanilla co-wrote Selena’s hit songs like Amor Prohibido and Como la Flor. After his sister’s assassination, he was greatly affected and devastated. He helped produce Como Te Extrano by Pedro Astudillo, dedicated to Selena and Astudillo’s late grandmother.
In 1999, he resurfaced by creating Kumbia Kings. The group also went on an international tour, had numerous CD releases, and even participated in shows like Christina Saralegui’s El Show de Christina. Quintanilla has also worked as a producer for entertainers like Alicia Villareal, Thalia, Christian Castro, and Veronica Castro. He produced the 2004 album A. B. Quintanilla III Presents Joe Lopez. It includes songs such as Cuando Estoy Contigo, and Soy Tan Feliz, co-written by him and Luigi Giraldo.
A.B. Quintanilla and Kumbia Kings:
However, after a major controversy with the Kumbia Kings member Cruz Martinez, he formed a new group Kumbia All Starz in 2006 with ex-Kumba Kings members Chris Perez and Pee Wee. The new group had many hits like Parece Que Va A Llover, Chiquilla, and Speedy Gonzales. Their new group became very popular in South America, mainly in Bolivia. In 2014, they performed several concerts in Bolivia. In 2016, he signed with DEL Records and formed Elektro Kumbia. The following year, he released a single Pina Colada Shot.
A. B. Quintanilla’s Personal Life:
Talking about his personal life, Quintanilla has married a total of three times. He first tied the knots with Vangie. Together, the couple has eight children. He also has a grandchild. Unfortunately, their marriage couldn’t last forever and ended soon.
Then, he shared his vows with his long-term girlfriend Rikkie Leigh Robertson on November 12, 2011. Likewise, their marriage couldn’t last forever as well. Five years later, on July 5, 2016, he announced they are getting a divorce in a concert. They do not have children from their marriage.
Presently, he is married to an Argentinian woman named Anjelah O. The couple tied their knots on September 16, 2019. Moreover, they are living a joyful and precious life together.
A. B. Quintanilla’s Net Worth:
A. B. Quintanilla is a famous record producer and songwriter. He has a net worth of $5 Million according to the celebrity net worth. A huge part of his salary comes from his record production. However, his annual income is yet to be known but, viewing his career, it is certain to be in hundreds of thousands every year.
On the other hand, his father has a net worth of $10 Million and his mother has a net worth of $50,000. He lives a lavishing and comfortable life in California. His late sister, Selena Quintanilla-Perez had a net worth of $10 Million at the time of her death.
