Selena
1997/03/21 (US) | Drama, Music, History
Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.
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.
Gregory Nava
Director
Gregory Nava
Screenplay
Lead Cast
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
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Budget
$ 20,000,000
Revenue
$ 60,000,000
Status
Released
Production Company
- Esparza / Katz Productions
- Q Productions
Crews
Robert Katz
Producer
Steven M. Kalb
Associate Producer
David Wisnievitz
Co-Executive Producer
Abraham Quintanilla Jr.
Executive Producer
Henry J. Golas
Associate Producer
Nancy De Los Santos
Associate Producer