Selena

Release Date: 1997-03-21

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.

Rating: 7.691 / 10

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

Crew

Gregory Nava - Director
Gregory Nava - Screenplay
Robert Katz - Producer
Steven M. Kalb - Associate Producer
David Wisnievitz - Co-Executive Producer

Reviews

dbzgal04:

A very affectionate and heart-warming biopic about a talented singer who was snatched from this world way too soon. From Selena's childhood, to her discovered talent, to her trials and triumphs, and ...

JPV852:

Good biopic with great performances from Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos. The direction, however, is the film's shortcomings that was a bit shoddy at times, though seems like the concert recreat...