Selena (1997)

7.7/10 127 min Drama Music History

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.

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

Rubén C. González

Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's

Panchito Gómez

Young Abraham - Dinos 1961

Richard Coca

Bobby - Dinos 1961

George Perez

Seff - Dinos 1961

Everett Sifuentes

Lerma's Club Owner

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