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Selena (1997)

Selena (1997)

Drama Music History

Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.

Release Date: 1997, March 21
Directors: Gregory Nava
Countries: United States of America
Production: Esparza / Katz Productions, Q Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Sal Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Jacob Vargas, Seidy López, Jon Seda, Lupe Ontiveros, Gail Cronauer, Richard Coca, Constance Marie, Gil Glasgow, Joe Stevens

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.

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