Selena (1997)

03/21/1997 2h 7m

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

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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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Cast Ages at Release

Jennifer Lopez

as Selena Quintanilla

Born 07/24/1969, age

Jackie Guerra

as Suzette Quintanilla

Born 07/25/1965, age

Constance Marie

as Marcela Quintanilla

Born 09/09/1965, age

Alex Meneses

as Sara

Born 02/12/1965, age

Jon Seda

as Chris Perez

Born 10/14/1970, age

Edward James Olmos

as Abraham Quintanilla

Born 02/24/1947, age

Jacob Vargas

as A. B. Quintanilla

Born 08/18/1971, age

Panchito Gómez

as Young Abraham - Dinos 1961

Born 11/02/1963, age

Lupe Ontiveros

as Yolanda Saldívar

Born 09/17/1942

Died 07/26/2012, age