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Selena
Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.
Genres
DramaMusicHistory
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.
Details
Budget
$20000000
Revenue
$60000000
Runtime
127 min
Release Date
1997-03-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1261
Vote Average
7.724
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jennifer Lopez
Selena Quintanilla
Jackie Guerra
Suzette Quintanilla
Constance Marie
Marcela Quintanilla
Alex Meneses
Sara
Jon Seda
Chris Perez
Edward James Olmos
Abraham Quintanilla
Jacob Vargas
A. B. Quintanilla
Pete Astudillo
Self - Dinos 1990's
Rubén C. González
Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
Ricky Vela
Self - Dinos 1990's
Don Shelton
Stage Dancer
Richard Emanuelle
Concert Reporter
Panchito Gómez
Young Abraham - Dinos 1961
Richard Coca
Bobby - Dinos 1961
George Perez
Seff - Dinos 1961
Brian Fallteen
Club Owner
Carmen Martínez
Irate Club Goer
Elisabeth Gonzalez
Irate Club Goer
Richard Iglesias
Irate Club Goer
Everett Sifuentes
Lerma's Club Owner
Gil Glasgow
Police Officer - 1961
Rebecca Lee Meza
Young Selena
Victoria Elena Flores
Young Suzette
Rafael Tamayo
Young Abie
Carl William Holler
Neighbor
Bel Hernandez
Delores Quintanilla
Gail Cronauer
Woman Customer
Elia Ortiz
Waitress
Fernando Cubillas
Eddie Quintanilla
Sal Lopez
Juan Luis
Richard William Hughes
MC
Erick Carrillo
First Cholo
Frank Mendez
Second Cholo
Seidy López
Deborah
Francisco J. De La Fuente
Hotel Manager
Don Cass
Security Guard
Keith Kaslow
Hotel Manager
Peter P. Montejano
Chris' Friend
Michael Guerrero
Chris' Friend
Ronald Gonzales
Chris' Friend
Chris Doughton
Chris' Friend
León Singer
Concert Promoter
Martha Flores
Monterrey Reporter
Terry Elena Ordaz
Monterrey Reporter
Marcos Padilla
Concert Official
Valerio Longoria Sr.
Accordion Player
Philip Raybourn
Bungie Jump Attendant
Mark Carrillo
Manuel
Darline Tigrett
Mexico City Reporter
Donnie Neubauer
Record Executive
John Verea
Jose Behar
Joe Stevens
Record Producer
Lupe Ontiveros
Yolanda Saldívar
Marika Baca
Pedicurist
Michelle McManus
Pedicurist
Barbara Petricini-Buxton
Saleslady
Leonardo Martinez
Boutique Worker
Molly Moroney
Store Manager
Desi McGill
Blonde Teenager
Tom Christopher
Grammy Presenter
Cora Cardona
Head Seamstress
Amin Mery
Paramedic
Selena Quintanilla
Self (archive footage)
A.B. Quintanilla
Self (archive footage)
Suzette Arriaga
Self (archive footage)
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