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DramaMusicHistory

Selena

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

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.

Release Date : 1997-03-21

Language :SpanishEnglish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Esparza / Katz ProductionsQ Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Jennifer Lopez

Character Name : Selena Quintanilla

Original Name : Jennifer Lopez

Gender : Female

Jackie Guerra

Character Name : Suzette Quintanilla

Original Name : Jackie Guerra

Gender : Female

Constance Marie

Character Name : Marcela Quintanilla

Original Name : Constance Marie

Gender : Female

Alex Meneses

Character Name : Sara

Original Name : Alex Meneses

Gender : Female

Jon Seda

Character Name : Chris Perez

Original Name : Jon Seda

Gender : Male

Edward James Olmos

Character Name : Abraham Quintanilla

Original Name : Edward James Olmos

Gender : Male

Jacob Vargas

Character Name : A. B. Quintanilla

Original Name : Jacob Vargas

Gender : Male

Pete Astudillo

Character Name : Self - Dinos 1990's

Original Name : Pete Astudillo

Gender : Male

Rubén C. González

Character Name : Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's

Original Name : Rubén C. González

Gender : Male

Ricky Vela

Character Name : Self - Dinos 1990's

Original Name : Ricky Vela

Gender : Male

Don Shelton

Character Name : Stage Dancer

Original Name : Don Shelton

Gender : Male

Richard Emanuelle

Character Name : Concert Reporter

Original Name : Richard Emanuelle

Gender : Male

Panchito Gómez

Character Name : Young Abraham - Dinos 1961

Original Name : Panchito Gómez

Gender : Male

Richard Coca

Character Name : Bobby - Dinos 1961

Original Name : Richard Coca

Gender : Male

George Perez

Character Name : Seff - Dinos 1961

Original Name : George Perez

Gender : Male

Brian Fallteen

Character Name : Club Owner

Original Name : Brian Fallteen

Gender : Male

Carmen Martínez

Character Name : Irate Club Goer

Original Name : Carmen Martínez

Gender : Male

Elisabeth Gonzalez

Character Name : Irate Club Goer

Original Name : Elisabeth Gonzalez

Gender : Male

Richard Iglesias

Character Name : Irate Club Goer

Original Name : Richard Iglesias

Gender : Male

Everett Sifuentes

Character Name : Lerma's Club Owner

Original Name : Everett Sifuentes

Gender : Male

Gil Glasgow

Character Name : Police Officer - 1961

Original Name : Gil Glasgow

Gender : Male

Rebecca Lee Meza

Character Name : Young Selena

Original Name : Rebecca Lee Meza

Gender : Male

Victoria Elena Flores

Character Name : Young Suzette

Original Name : Victoria Elena Flores

Gender : Female

Rafael Tamayo

Character Name : Young Abie

Original Name : Rafael Tamayo

Gender : Male

Carl William Holler

Character Name : Neighbor

Original Name : Carl William Holler

Gender : Male

Bel Hernandez

Character Name : Delores Quintanilla

Original Name : Bel Hernandez

Gender : Female

Gail Cronauer

Character Name : Woman Customer

Original Name : Gail Cronauer

Gender : Female

Elia Ortiz

Character Name : Waitress

Original Name : Elia Ortiz

Gender : Male

Fernando Cubillas

Character Name : Eddie Quintanilla

Original Name : Fernando Cubillas

Gender : Male

Sal Lopez

Character Name : Juan Luis

Original Name : Sal Lopez

Gender : Male

Richard William Hughes

Character Name : MC

Original Name : Richard William Hughes

Gender : Male

Erick Carrillo

Character Name : First Cholo

Original Name : Erick Carrillo

Gender : Male

Frank Mendez

Character Name : Second Cholo

Original Name : Frank Mendez

Gender : Male

Seidy López

Character Name : Deborah

Original Name : Seidy López

Gender : Female

Francisco J. De La Fuente

Character Name : Hotel Manager

Original Name : Francisco J. De La Fuente

Gender : Male

Don Cass

Character Name : Security Guard

Original Name : Don Cass

Gender : Male

Keith Kaslow

Character Name : Hotel Manager

Original Name : Keith Kaslow

Gender : Male

Peter P. Montejano

Character Name : Chris' Friend

Original Name : Peter P. Montejano

Gender : Male

Michael Guerrero

Character Name : Chris' Friend

Original Name : Michael Guerrero

Gender : Male

Ronald Gonzales

Character Name : Chris' Friend

Original Name : Ronald Gonzales

Gender : Male

Chris Doughton

Character Name : Chris' Friend

Original Name : Chris Doughton

Gender : Male

León Singer

Character Name : Concert Promoter

Original Name : León Singer

Gender : Male

Martha Flores

Character Name : Monterrey Reporter

Original Name : Martha Flores

Gender : Male

Terry Elena Ordaz

Character Name : Monterrey Reporter

Original Name : Terry Elena Ordaz

Gender : Male

Marcos Padilla

Character Name : Concert Official

Original Name : Marcos Padilla

Gender : Male

Valerio Longoria Sr.

Character Name : Accordion Player

Original Name : Valerio Longoria Sr.

Gender : Male

Philip Raybourn

Character Name : Bungie Jump Attendant

Original Name : Philip Raybourn

Gender : Male

Mark Carrillo

Character Name : Manuel

Original Name : Mark Carrillo

Gender : Male

Darline Tigrett

Character Name : Mexico City Reporter

Original Name : Darline Tigrett

Gender : Male

Donnie Neubauer

Character Name : Record Executive

Original Name : Donnie Neubauer

Gender : Male

John Verea

Character Name : Jose Behar

Original Name : John Verea

Gender : Male

Joe Stevens

Character Name : Record Producer

Original Name : Joe Stevens

Gender : Male

Lupe Ontiveros

Character Name : Yolanda Saldívar

Original Name : Lupe Ontiveros

Gender : Female

Marika Baca

Character Name : Pedicurist

Original Name : Marika Baca

Gender : Male

Michelle McManus

Character Name : Pedicurist

Original Name : Michelle McManus

Gender : Male

Barbara Petricini-Buxton

Character Name : Saleslady

Original Name : Barbara Petricini-Buxton

Gender : Female

Leonardo Martinez

Character Name : Boutique Worker

Original Name : Leonardo Martinez

Gender : Male

Molly Moroney

Character Name : Store Manager

Original Name : Molly Moroney

Gender : Male

Desi McGill

Character Name : Blonde Teenager

Original Name : Desi McGill

Gender : Male

Tom Christopher

Character Name : Grammy Presenter

Original Name : Tom Christopher

Gender : Male

Cora Cardona

Character Name : Head Seamstress

Original Name : Cora Cardona

Gender : Female

Amin Mery

Character Name : Paramedic

Original Name : Amin Mery

Gender : Male

Selena Quintanilla

Character Name : Self (archive footage)

Original Name : Selena Quintanilla

Gender : Female

A.B. Quintanilla

Character Name : Self (archive footage)

Original Name : A.B. Quintanilla

Gender : Male

Suzette Arriaga

Character Name : Self (archive footage)

Original Name : Suzette Arriaga

Gender : Female

Reviews

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dbzgal04

@dbzgal04

2021-06-23

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!

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JPV852

@JPV852

2021-06-23

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**