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Film / 1997
Selena
Directed by
Gregory Nava
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.
The story
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 LopezSelena Quintanilla
Jackie GuerraSuzette Quintanilla
Constance MarieMarcela Quintanilla
Alex MenesesSara
Jon SedaChris Perez
Edward James OlmosAbraham Quintanilla
Jacob VargasA. B. Quintanilla
Pete AstudilloSelf - Dinos 1990's
Rubén C. GonzálezJoe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
Ricky VelaSelf - Dinos 1990's
Don SheltonStage Dancer
Richard EmanuelleConcert Reporter
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Panchito GómezYoung Abraham - Dinos 1961
Richard CocaBobby - Dinos 1961
George PerezSeff - Dinos 1961
Brian FallteenClub Owner
Carmen MartínezIrate Club Goer
Elisabeth GonzalezIrate Club Goer
Richard IglesiasIrate Club Goer
Everett SifuentesLerma's Club Owner
Gil GlasgowPolice Officer - 1961
Rebecca Lee MezaYoung Selena
Victoria Elena FloresYoung Suzette
Rafael TamayoYoung Abie
Carl William HollerNeighbor
Bel HernandezDelores Quintanilla
Gail CronauerWoman Customer
Elia OrtizWaitress
Fernando CubillasEddie Quintanilla
Sal LopezJuan Luis
Richard William HughesMC
Erick CarrilloFirst Cholo
Frank MendezSecond Cholo
Seidy LópezDeborah
Francisco J. De La FuenteHotel Manager
Don CassSecurity Guard
Keith KaslowHotel Manager
Peter P. MontejanoChris' Friend
Michael GuerreroChris' Friend
Ronald GonzalesChris' Friend
Chris DoughtonChris' Friend
León SingerConcert Promoter
Martha FloresMonterrey Reporter
Terry Elena OrdazMonterrey Reporter
Marcos PadillaConcert Official
Valerio Longoria Sr.Accordion Player
Philip RaybournBungie Jump Attendant
Mark CarrilloManuel
Darline TigrettMexico City Reporter
Donnie NeubauerRecord Executive
John VereaJose Behar
Joe StevensRecord Producer
Lupe OntiverosYolanda Saldívar
Marika BacaPedicurist
Michelle McManusPedicurist
Barbara Petricini-BuxtonSaleslady
Leonardo MartinezBoutique Worker
Molly MoroneyStore Manager
Desi McGillBlonde Teenager
Tom ChristopherGrammy Presenter
Cora CardonaHead Seamstress
Amin MeryParamedic
Selena QuintanillaSelf (archive footage)
A.B. QuintanillaSelf (archive footage)
Suzette ArriagaSelf (archive footage)
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