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Selena

Selena

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

19977.72h 7m

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.

Directed by Gregory Nava
Written by Gregory Nava
Produced by Robert Katz, Moctesuma Esparza
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $60.0M

Top Cast

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Selena Quintanilla

Jackie Guerra

Jackie Guerra

Suzette Quintanilla

Constance Marie

Constance Marie

Marcela Quintanilla

Alex Meneses

Alex Meneses

Sara

Jon Seda

Jon Seda

Chris Perez

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Abraham Quintanilla

Jacob Vargas

Jacob Vargas

A. B. Quintanilla

P

Pete Astudillo

Self - Dinos 1990's

Rubén C. González

Rubén C. González

Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's

R

Ricky Vela

Self - Dinos 1990's

Themes & Keywords

texasbiographyelopementbustierfan clubportrait of an artistcorpus christiwomen singerbiographical dramabiographical

About Selena

Selena is a drama, music, history film released in 1997 exploring themes of texas, biography, elopement, bustier, fan club, portrait of an artist. Directed by Gregory Nava, it stars Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie. 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.

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