Selena
“Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.”
1997•PG•2h 7m•7.7•Released
DramaMusicHistory
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
Writer
Gregory Nava
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$60M
Languages
Spanish, English
Studio
Esparza / Katz Productions
Cast
Jennifer Lopez
Selena Quintanilla
Jackie Guerra
Suzette Quintanilla
Constance Marie
Marcela Quintanilla
Alex Meneses
Sara
Jon Seda
Chris Perez
Edward James Olmos
Abraham Quintanilla
Jacob Vargas
A. B. Quintanilla
Pete Astudillo
Self - Dinos 1990's
Rubén C. González
Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
Ricky Vela
Self - Dinos 1990's
Don Shelton
Stage Dancer
Richard Emanuelle
Concert Reporter
Panchito Gómez
Young Abraham - Dinos 1961
Richard Coca
Bobby - Dinos 1961
George Perez
Seff - Dinos 1961
Production
Company
Esparza / Katz Productions
Company
Q Productions
Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Producer
Moctesuma Esparza
Producer
Robert Katz
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