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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.
7.692
127 min
Release
1997-03-21
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'sRicky Vela
as Self - Dinos 1990'sDon Shelton
as Stage DancerRichard Emanuelle
as Concert Reporter
Panchito Gómez
as Young Abraham - Dinos 1961
Richard Coca
as Bobby - Dinos 1961
George Perez
as Seff - Dinos 1961Brian Fallteen
as Club OwnerCarmen Martínez
as Irate Club GoerElisabeth Gonzalez
as Irate Club GoerRichard Iglesias
as Irate Club Goer
Everett Sifuentes
as Lerma's Club Owner
Gil Glasgow
as Police Officer - 1961Rebecca Lee Meza
as Young SelenaVictoria Elena Flores
as Young SuzetteRafael Tamayo
as Young AbieCarl William Holler
as Neighbor
Bel Hernandez
as Delores Quintanilla
Gail Cronauer
as Woman CustomerElia Ortiz
as WaitressFernando Cubillas
as Eddie Quintanilla
Sal Lopez
as Juan LuisRichard William Hughes
as MC
Erick Carrillo
as First CholoFrank Mendez
as Second Cholo
Seidy López
as DeborahFrancisco J. De La Fuente
as Hotel ManagerDon Cass
as Security GuardKeith Kaslow
as Hotel ManagerPeter P. Montejano
as Chris' FriendMichael Guerrero
as Chris' FriendRonald Gonzales
as Chris' FriendChris Doughton
as Chris' Friend
León Singer
as Concert PromoterMartha Flores
as Monterrey ReporterTerry Elena Ordaz
as Monterrey ReporterMarcos Padilla
as Concert OfficialValerio Longoria Sr.
as Accordion PlayerPhilip Raybourn
as Bungie Jump AttendantMark Carrillo
as ManuelDarline Tigrett
as Mexico City ReporterDonnie Neubauer
as Record Executive
John Verea
as Jose Behar
Joe Stevens
as Record Producer
Lupe Ontiveros
as Yolanda SaldívarMarika Baca
as Pedicurist
Michelle McManus
as Pedicurist
Barbara Petricini-Buxton
as SalesladyLeonardo Martinez
as Boutique WorkerMolly Moroney
as Store ManagerDesi McGill
as Blonde TeenagerTom Christopher
as Grammy PresenterCora Cardona
as Head SeamstressAmin Mery
as Paramedic
Selena Quintanilla
as Self (archive footage)A.B. Quintanilla
as Self (archive footage)Suzette Arriaga
as Self (archive footage)Director
REVIEWS
dbzgal04
A very affectionate and heart-warming biopic about a talented singer who was snatched from this world way too soon. From Selena's childhood, to her discovered talent, to her trials and triumphs, and to her skyrocketing music career. This movie shows how much Selena accomplished during her life on Earth, and how many other lives she touched. With the help of this excellent biopic, the legacy of Selena Quintanilla-Perez will continue and never be forgotten. RIP Selena, you are loved by many!
JPV852
Good biopic with great performances from Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos. The direction, however, is the film's shortcomings that was a bit shoddy at times, though seems like the concert recreations were alright. Also would've liked to see the development between Selena and Yolanda Saldívar (the woman who killed her) was a bit better, but otherwise a fine portrait of a talented singer just getting started. **3.75/5**
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