Selena
Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.
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3/21/1997Runtime
127 minsOverview
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.
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A reverent portrait of Selena's rise from talented child performer to crossover star, shot through with the bittersweet knowledge of her tragic death. The film celebrates her artistry and resilience while exploring the tension between her dreams and her family bonds.
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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
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