Selena poster
Director Gregory Nava
Screenplay Gregory Nava

Selena

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

Release Date: 1997-03-21

Duration: 127 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Selena Quintanilla
  • Edward James Olmos
    Abraham Quintanilla
  • Jon Seda
    Chris Perez
  • Joe Stevens
    Record Producer
  • Constance Marie
    Marcela Quintanilla
  • Alex Meneses
    Sara
  • George Perez
    Seff - Dinos 1961
  • Lupe Ontiveros
    Yolanda Saldívar
  • Jacob Vargas
    A. B. Quintanilla
  • John Verea
    Jose Behar