Selena(1997)
“Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.”
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.
Director
Gregory Nava
Studio
Esparza / Katz Productions
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$60M
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
Pete Astudillo
as Self - Dinos 1990's
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
Spanish
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$60M
Production Companies
Esparza / Katz Productions • Q Productions • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Selena?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Selena (1997).
What is Selena about?▼
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.
Who directed Selena?▼
Selena was directed by Gregory Nava and released in 1997. It is a drama, music, history film.
How long is Selena?▼
Selena has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Selena?▼
The cast of Selena includes Jennifer Lopez as Selena Quintanilla, Jackie Guerra as Suzette Quintanilla, Constance Marie as Marcela Quintanilla, Alex Meneses as Sara, Jon Seda as Chris Perez and more.
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