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.
Acting
J.Lo's breakthrough—she IS Selena, not just playing her.
Costume
Those iconic purple jumpsuit and bedazzled bustiers—cinema!
Director
Gregory Nava
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
Rubén C. González
Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
Panchito Gómez
Young Abraham - Dinos 1961
Richard Coca
Bobby - Dinos 1961
George Perez
Seff - Dinos 1961
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jennifer Lopez lip-synced to Selena's actual vocals—except 'No Me Queda Más,' which she sang live to prove she could.
The film sparked national debates about Mexican-American identity; the Quintanilla family still controls her estate and image fiercely.
US
