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Selena

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7.721/10(1,217 ratings)

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.

03-21-1997
2h 7m
Selena
Backdrop for Selena

Main Cast

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Selena Quintanilla

Jackie Guerra

Jackie Guerra

Suzette Quintanilla

Constance Marie

Constance Marie

Marcela Quintanilla

Alex Meneses

Alex Meneses

Sara

Jon Seda

Jon Seda

Chris Perez

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Abraham Quintanilla

Jacob Vargas

Jacob Vargas

A. B. Quintanilla

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Gregory Nava
Production:
Esparza / Katz Productions, Q Productions
Revenue:
$60,000,000
Budget:
$20,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
Gregory Nava
Screenplay:
Gregory Nava
Producer:
Moctesuma Esparza
Producer:
Robert Katz
Associate Producer:
Carolyn Caldera

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en