Cast
Jennifer Lopez
as Selena Quintanilla
Jackie Guerra
as Suzette Quintanilla
Constance Marie
as Marcela Quintanilla
Alex Meneses
as Sara
Jon Seda
as Chris Perez
Edward James Olmos
as Abraham Quintanilla
Jacob Vargas
as A. B. Quintanilla
Pete Astudillo
as Self - Dinos 1990's
Rubén C. González
as Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
Ricky Vela
as Self - Dinos 1990's
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1997
Runtime2h 07m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationPG
GenresDrama, Music, History
Votes1,329
DirectorGregory Nava
WritersGregory Nava
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSelena
About Selena
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, Selena leans on a strong ensemble — Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1997.
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