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Selena

1997 • 2h7m Drama, Music, History

Rating

7.7/10

Popularity

4

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.

Details

Director

Gregory Nava

Screenplay

Gregory Nava

Cast

Jennifer Lopez

Jackie Guerra

Constance Marie

Release date

3/21/1997

Status

Released

Budget

$20,000,000

Revenue

$60,000,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

1295