

Selena
"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.
Movie Details
Budget
$20.0M
$20,000,000
Revenue
$60.0M
$60,000,000
Languages
Spanish
+1 more
Studio
Esparza / Katz Productions
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Key Crew

Gregory Nava
Director

Gregory Nava
Screenplay
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
Pete Astudillo
Self - Dinos 1990's

Rubén C. González
Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
Ricky Vela
Self - Dinos 1990's
Don Shelton
Stage Dancer
Richard Emanuelle
Concert Reporter

Panchito Gómez
Young Abraham - Dinos 1961

Richard Coca
Bobby - Dinos 1961

George Perez
Seff - Dinos 1961
Brian Fallteen
Club Owner
Carmen Martínez
Irate Club Goer
Elisabeth Gonzalez
Irate Club Goer
Richard Iglesias
Irate Club Goer

Everett Sifuentes
Lerma's Club Owner