Selena (1997)

  • PG
  • 03/14/1997 (US)
  • Drama, Music, History
  • 2h 7m

Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.

Overview

In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.

Gregory Nava

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Jennifer Lopez's headshot

Jennifer Lopez

Selena Quintanilla
Jackie Guerra's headshot

Jackie Guerra

Suzette Quintanilla
Constance Marie's headshot

Constance Marie

Marcela Quintanilla
Alex Meneses's headshot

Alex Meneses

Sara
Jon Seda's headshot

Jon Seda

Chris Perez
Edward James Olmos's headshot

Edward James Olmos

Abraham Quintanilla
Jacob Vargas's headshot

Jacob Vargas

A. B. Quintanilla
Pete Astudillo's headshot

Pete Astudillo

Self - Dinos 1990's

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