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Selena

  • 1997
  • PG
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
33K
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Jennifer Lopez in Selena (1997)
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The true story of Selena, a Texas-born Tejana singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart-topping albums on the Latin music charts.The true story of Selena, a Texas-born Tejana singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart-topping albums on the Latin music charts.The true story of Selena, a Texas-born Tejana singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart-topping albums on the Latin music charts.

  • Director
    • Gregory Nava
  • Writer
    • Gregory Nava
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Lopez
    • Edward James Olmos
    • Jon Seda
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    33K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gregory Nava
    • Writer
      • Gregory Nava
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Lopez
      • Edward James Olmos
      • Jon Seda
    • 189User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 6 nominations total

    Videos3

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    Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez
    • Selena Quintanilla
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Abraham Quintanilla
    Jon Seda
    Jon Seda
    • Chris Perez
    Jackie Guerra
    Jackie Guerra
    • Suzette Quintanilla
    Constance Marie
    Constance Marie
    • Marcela Quintanilla
    Alex Meneses
    Alex Meneses
    • Sara
    • (as Alexandra Meneses)
    Jacob Vargas
    Jacob Vargas
    • Abie Quintanilla
    Pete Astudillo
    • Self - Dinos 1990s
    Rueben Gonzáles
    • Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990s
    • (as Ruben Gonzalez)
    Ricky Vela
    • Self - Dinos 1990s
    Don Shelton
    • Stage Dancer
    Richard Emanuelle
    • Concert Reporter
    • (as Richard Emanuele)
    Panchito Gómez
    • Young Abraham - Dinos 1961
    • (as Panchito Gomez)
    Richard Coca
    Richard Coca
    • Bobby - Dinos 1961
    George Perez
    • Seff - Dinos 1961
    Brian Fallteen
    • Club Owner
    Carmen Martínez
    • Irate Club Goer
    Elisabeth Gonzalez
    • Irate Club Goer
    • Director
      • Gregory Nava
    • Writer
      • Gregory Nava
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jackie Guerra wanted the part of Suzette Quintanilla so badly that she lied at her audition, saying that she was an experienced drummer, when in fact she had never played the drums. When the truth was revealed, Suzette Quintanilla herself gave Guerra private lessons.
    • Goofs
      During Selena's Grammy walk, the song Bidi Bidi Bom Bom is played. Selena won a Grammy for the album Live, which didn't have Bidi Bidi Bom Bom on it. At Selena's actual Grammy walk, the song No Debes Jugar was played.
    • Quotes

      Mexican Guy: Anything for Salinas!

    • Crazy credits
      The producers wish to thank The Quintanilla Family
    • Alternate versions
      Superstation TV version includes an additional scene showing young Selena at school.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Return of the Jedi: Special Edition/Love Jones/The Godfather/City of Industry/Troublesome Creek/Mandela (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Amor Prohibido
      Written by A.B. Quintanilla (as A.B. Quintanilla III) and Pete Astudillo

      Produced by A.B. Quintanilla (as A.B. Quintanilla III)

      Used by permission of Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) and Peace Rock Publishing (BMI)

      Courtesy of EMI Latin

      Performed by Selena

    User reviews189

    Featured review
    7/10

    Simple biopic with Lopez and the great Edward James Olmos

    This is a biopic of Selena Quintanilla-Perez (Jennifer Lopez). Back in 1961 Corpus Christi, Texas, Abraham Quintanilla faced racism from the whites on the one hand, and rejection from the Mexican community of their 'white' music on the other hand. He (Edward James Olmos) settles down in Lake Jackson, Texas raising a family. He starts a family band despite objections from wife Marcela (Constance Marie). Then he starts a restaurant and quits his job again against Marcela's wishes. He keeps pushing the kids especially young Selena even when the restaurant goes under. He's a true stage dad. She falls for hired guitarist Chris Perez (Jon Seda) and gets married in secret.

    Jennifer Lopez comes in after 30 minutes. It's fine because the childhood story is actually good, and they've got the great Edward James Olmos holding it together. EJO is truly amazing. Jennifer Lopez shows that she has the acting chops. Writer/director Gregory Nava has made the standard biopic. It's sweet. The family drama is good. They don't push anything outrageous. The killing is relegated to the back and Yolanda Saldivar isn't explored that deeply.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 21, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Warner Bros.
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Selena: The Movie
    • Filming locations
      • San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Q Productions
      • Esparza / Katz Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,764,351
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,615,722
      • Mar 23, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $35,764,351
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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