Selena
1997
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
March 21, 1997
Director
Gregory Nava
Runtime
2h 7m
Cast
Jennifer LopezJackie GuerraConstance MarieAlex MenesesJon SedaEdward James OlmosJacob VargasPete AstudilloRubén C. GonzálezRicky Vela
Production
Esparza / Katz ProductionsQ ProductionsWarner Bros. Pictures
Genres
DramaMusicHistory