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

Release Date: 21 Mar 1997

Runtime: 2h 7m

Genre: Drama, Music, History

Director: Esparza / Katz Productions, Q Productions

Production Companies: Esparza / Katz Productions, Q Productions

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.

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Average Vote: 7.7 (1224 votes)

Cast

  • Selena Quintanilla: Jennifer Lopez
  • Suzette Quintanilla: Jackie Guerra
  • Marcela Quintanilla: Constance Marie
  • Sara: Alex Meneses
  • Chris Perez: Jon Seda
  • Abraham Quintanilla: Edward James Olmos
  • A. B. Quintanilla: Jacob Vargas
  • Self - Dinos 1990's: Pete Astudillo
  • Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's: Rubén C. González
  • Self - Dinos 1990's: Ricky Vela
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