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Selena

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Selena

"Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon."

1997

2h 7m

7.7(1325 votes)

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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.

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Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Pete Astudillo

Self - Dinos 1990's

Rubén C. González

Rubén C. González

Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's

Ricky Vela

Self - Dinos 1990's

Creative team

Directed by: Gregory Nava
Written by: Gregory Nava
Produced by: Robert Katz
Moctesuma Esparza

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