Selena fans brought their best “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” for San Francisco’s latest celebrity lookalike contest — this one a tribute to the queen of Tejano.
Contestants took to the stage Saturday at Bissap Baobab in the Mission sporting dazzling bustiers, white button-down shirts, and red lipstick to vie for a $200 prize for the most convincing Selena Quintanilla doppelganger.
Lili Bernardo took the crown — but it was a tough contest full of dead ringers.
“The event was a hit,” said Luis Quiroz, who organized it for impresario collective Mission Loteria, which supports Latino businesses with cultural gatherings in and around the Mission.
The event kicked off at Dolores Park, where several dozen showed up, but had to relocate to Bissap Baobab because of permitting issues.
The celebration concluded with a bar crawl set to Selena’s music and themed cocktails and mocktails at restaurants and watering holes along Mission Street.
“The bars and restaurants were enthusiastic about partnering with us,” Quiroz said, “creating drink specials and playlists to keep the Selena vibe alive.”
