Selena
★ 7.7·1997·2h 7min·Drama, History, and Music
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.
- Director
- Gregory Nava
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released (Mar 21, 1997)
Where to watch
- Free with ads
- Buy or rent
Cast
40 people
Jennifer LopezSelena Quintanilla
Jackie GuerraSuzette Quintanilla
Constance MarieMarcela Quintanilla
Alex MenesesSara
Jon SedaChris Perez
Edward James OlmosAbraham Quintanilla
Jacob VargasA. B. Quintanilla- PAPete AstudilloThemselves - Dinos 1990's
Rubén C. GonzálezJoe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's- RVRicky VelaThemselves - Dinos 1990's
- DSDon SheltonStage Dancer
- RERichard EmanuelleConcert Reporter
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Panchito GómezYoung Abraham - Dinos 1961
Richard CocaBobby - Dinos 1961
George PerezSeff - Dinos 1961- BFBrian FallteenClub Owner
- CMCarmen MartínezIrate Club Goer
- EGElisabeth GonzalezIrate Club Goer
- RIRichard IglesiasIrate Club Goer
Everett SifuentesLerma's Club Owner
Gil GlasgowPolice Officer - 1961- RLRebecca Lee MezaYoung Selena
- VEVictoria Elena FloresYoung Suzette
- RTRafael TamayoYoung Abie
- CWCarl William HollerNeighbor
Bel HernandezDelores Quintanilla
Gail CronauerWoman Customer- EOElia OrtizWaitress
- FCFernando CubillasEddie Quintanilla
Sal LopezJuan Luis- RWRichard William HughesMC
Erick CarrilloFirst Cholo- FMFrank MendezSecond Cholo
Seidy LópezDeborah- FJFrancisco J. De La FuenteHotel Manager
- DCDon CassSecurity Guard
- KKKeith KaslowHotel Manager
- PPPeter P. MontejanoChris' Friend
- MGMichael GuerreroChris' Friend
- RGRonald GonzalesChris' Friend
