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Selena

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

1997 · PG · 2h 7m

Directed by Gregory Nava

7.7

TMDB audience score
1,350 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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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

  • Brian Fallteen
    Club Owner

  • Carmen Martínez
    Irate Club Goer

  • Elisabeth Gonzalez
    Irate Club Goer