7 Score

1997 • 2h 7min • PG • Drama, History, Music

Selena

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

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.

IMDb 6.9

RT 67%

MC 67

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Gregory Nava

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Gregory Nava

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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

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Jon Seda Chris Perez

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