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Selena (1997)

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

7.7/10 2h 7m Mar 21, 1997
Drama Music History

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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Movie Details

Original Title Selena
Original Language EN
Budget $20,000,000
Revenue $60,000,000
Status Released
Popularity 2.4

Cast

Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Selena Quintanilla
Popularity: 1.8
Jackie Guerra
Jackie Guerra
Suzette Quintanilla
Popularity: 0.1
Constance Marie
Constance Marie
Marcela Quintanilla
Popularity: 0.9
Alex Meneses
Alex Meneses
Sara
Popularity: 1.5
Jon Seda
Jon Seda
Chris Perez
Popularity: 3.6
Edward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos
Abraham Quintanilla
Popularity: 1.9
Jacob Vargas
Jacob Vargas
A. B. Quintanilla
Popularity: 0.7
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Pete Astudillo
Self - Dinos 1990's
Popularity: 0.1
Rubén C. González
Rubén C. González
Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
Popularity: 0.4
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Ricky Vela
Self - Dinos 1990's
Popularity: 0.1
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Don Shelton
Stage Dancer
Popularity: 0.0
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Richard Emanuelle
Concert Reporter
Popularity: 0.0

Key Crew

Director Gregory Nava
Screenplay Gregory Nava
Producer Robert Katz, Moctesuma Esparza
Executive Producer Abraham Quintanilla Jr.
Editor Nancy Richardson

Production

Esparza / Katz Productions
US
Q Productions
US

Videos & Trailers

Selena (1997) Original Trailer [HD]
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Keywords

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Reviews from TMDB

dbzgal04 10/10
Mar 31, 2017

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 to her skyrocketing music career. This movie shows how much Selena accomplished during her life on ... Read more

JPV852 8/10
Jul 4, 2020

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 recreations were alright. Also would've liked to see the development between Selena and Yolanda Saldívar ( ... Read more

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Details
Release Date March 21, 1997
Runtime 2h 7m
Budget $20,000,000
Revenue $60,000,000
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 2.4
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