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… Read more
46% ★★☆☆☆ (35,158)
Selena
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Movie · Drama · Music · PG
1997 · 2h 7m · ★ 46% (35K)
Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.
Director: Gregory Nava
Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie
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.
Director
Gregory Nava
Production
Esparza / Katz Productions, Q Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie, Alex Meneses, Jon Seda, Edward James Olmos, Jacob Vargas, Pete Astudillo, Rubén C. González, Ricky Vela, Don Shelton, Richard Emanuelle, Panchito Gómez, Richard Coca, George Perez, Brian Fallteen, Carmen Martínez, Elisabeth Gonzalez, Richard Iglesias, Everett Sifuentes