Selena (1997)
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.
Drama, Music, History
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
- Pete Astudillo — Self - Dinos 1990's
- Rubén C. González — Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
- Ricky Vela — Self - Dinos 1990's
- Don Shelton — Stage Dancer
- Richard Emanuelle — Concert Reporter
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