Selena
movie
Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.
Released March 21, 1997
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.
Cast
Jennifer Lopez
as
Selena Quintanilla
Jackie Guerra
as
Suzette Quintanilla
Constance Marie
as
Marcela Quintanilla
Alex Meneses
as
Sara
Jon Seda
as
Chris Perez
Edward James Olmos
as
Abraham Quintanilla
Jacob Vargas
as
A. B. Quintanilla
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Pete Astudillo
as
Self - Dinos 1990's
Rubén C. González
as
Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
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Ricky Vela
as
Self - Dinos 1990's
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Don Shelton
as
Stage Dancer
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Richard Emanuelle
as
Concert Reporter
Crew
Gregory Nava
as
Director
Gregory Nava
as
Screenplay
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Moctesuma Esparza
as
Producer
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Robert Katz
as
Producer
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Carolyn Caldera
as
Associate Producer
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Nancy De Los Santos
as
Associate Producer
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Henry J. Golas
as
Associate Producer
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Steven M. Kalb
as
Associate Producer
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Peter Lopez
as
Co-Producer
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Abraham Quintanilla Jr.
as
Executive Producer
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David Wisnievitz
as
Co-Executive Producer
Russell Towery
as
Stunt Coordinator