Selena
Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.
7.726 / 10
Español / 127 min. / 1997-03-21
Storyline:
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.
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's
Ricky Vela
as Self - Dinos 1990's
Don Shelton
as Stage Dancer
Richard Emanuelle
as Concert Reporter
Panchito Gómez
as Young Abraham - Dinos 1961
Richard Coca
as Bobby - Dinos 1961
George Perez
as Seff - Dinos 1961
Brian Fallteen
as Club Owner
Carmen Martínez
as Irate Club Goer
Elisabeth Gonzalez
as Irate Club Goer
Richard Iglesias
as Irate Club Goer
Everett Sifuentes
as Lerma's Club Owner
Gil Glasgow
as Police Officer - 1961
Rebecca Lee Meza
as Young Selena
Victoria Elena Flores
as Young Suzette
Rafael Tamayo
as Young Abie
Carl William Holler
as Neighbor
Bel Hernandez
as Delores Quintanilla
Gail Cronauer
as Woman Customer
Elia Ortiz
as Waitress
Fernando Cubillas
as Eddie Quintanilla
Sal Lopez
as Juan Luis
Richard William Hughes
as MC
Erick Carrillo
as First Cholo
Frank Mendez
as Second Cholo
Seidy López
as Deborah
Francisco J. De La Fuente
as Hotel Manager
Don Cass
as Security Guard
Keith Kaslow
as Hotel Manager
Peter P. Montejano
as Chris' Friend
Michael Guerrero
as Chris' Friend
Ronald Gonzales
as Chris' Friend
Chris Doughton
as Chris' Friend
León Singer
as Concert Promoter
Martha Flores
as Monterrey Reporter
Terry Elena Ordaz
as Monterrey Reporter
Marcos Padilla
as Concert Official
Valerio Longoria Sr.
as Accordion Player
Philip Raybourn
as Bungie Jump Attendant
Mark Carrillo
as Manuel
Darline Tigrett
as Mexico City Reporter
Donnie Neubauer
as Record Executive
John Verea
as Jose Behar
Joe Stevens
as Record Producer
Lupe Ontiveros
as Yolanda Saldívar
Marika Baca
as Pedicurist
Michelle McManus
as Pedicurist
Barbara Petricini-Buxton
as Saleslady
Leonardo Martinez
as Boutique Worker
Molly Moroney
as Store Manager
Desi McGill
as Blonde Teenager
Tom Christopher
as Grammy Presenter
Cora Cardona
as Head Seamstress
Amin Mery
as Paramedic
Selena Quintanilla
as Self (archive footage)
A.B. Quintanilla
as Self (archive footage)
Suzette Arriaga
as Self (archive footage)