Movie
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.
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Selena opened in theaters March 21, 1997. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
Jennifer LopezSelena Quintanilla
Jackie GuerraSuzette Quintanilla
Constance MarieMarcela Quintanilla
Alex MenesesSara
Jon SedaChris Perez
Edward James OlmosAbraham Quintanilla
Jacob VargasA. B. QuintanillaCredits
- Directed by
- Gregory Nava
- Written by
- Gregory Nava
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $60M
Production
- Esparza / Katz ProductionsUnited States
- Q ProductionsUnited States
Warner Bros. PicturesUnited States