Selena
Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.
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.
Fun facts
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Box office
Grossed $60M worldwide, about 3.0 times its $20M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in the United States
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Setting
Set in Texas
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Music
Music by Dave Grusin
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Edward Lachman
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Gregory NavaScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 21, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $20M
- Revenue
- $60M
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Jennifer LopezSelena Quintanilla
Jackie GuerraSuzette Quintanilla
Constance MarieMarcela Quintanilla
Alex MenesesSara
Jon SedaChris Perez
Edward James OlmosAbraham Quintanilla
Jacob VargasA. B. Quintanilla- Pete AstudilloSelf - Dinos 1990's
Rubén C. GonzálezJoe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's- Ricky VelaSelf - Dinos 1990's
- Don SheltonStage Dancer
- Richard EmanuelleConcert Reporter
Panchito GómezYoung Abraham - Dinos 1961
Richard CocaBobby - Dinos 1961
George PerezSeff - Dinos 1961- Brian FallteenClub Owner
- Carmen MartínezIrate Club Goer
- Elisabeth GonzalezIrate Club Goer
- Richard IglesiasIrate Club Goer
Everett SifuentesLerma's Club Owner
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