Selena (1997)
Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.
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.
Cast
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Jennifer Lopez
as Selena Quintanilla
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Jackie Guerra
as Suzette Quintanilla
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Constance Marie
as Marcela Quintanilla
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Alex Meneses
as Sara
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Jon Seda
as Chris Perez
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Edward James Olmos
as Abraham Quintanilla
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Jacob Vargas
as A. B. Quintanilla
- Pete Astudillo as Self - Dinos 1990's
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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
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Panchito Gómez
as Young Abraham - Dinos 1961
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Richard Coca
as Bobby - Dinos 1961
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George Perez
as Seff - Dinos 1961
- Brian Fallteen as Club Owner
- Carmen Martínez as Irate Club Goer
- Elisabeth Gonzalez as Irate Club Goer
Crew
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Gregory Nava
Director
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Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
- Nancy Richardson Editor
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Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
- Robert Katz Producer
- Moctesuma Esparza Producer
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Gregory Nava
Screenplay
