Selena (1997)

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.

Cast (65)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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

P

Pete Astudillo

Self - Dinos 1990's

Rubén C. González

Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's

R

Ricky Vela

Self - Dinos 1990's

D

Don Shelton

Stage Dancer

R

Richard Emanuelle

Concert Reporter

Panchito Gómez

Young Abraham - Dinos 1961

Richard Coca

Bobby - Dinos 1961

George Perez

Seff - Dinos 1961

B

Brian Fallteen

Club Owner

C

Carmen Martínez

Irate Club Goer

E

Elisabeth Gonzalez

Irate Club Goer

R

Richard Iglesias

Irate Club Goer

Everett Sifuentes

Lerma's Club Owner

Gil Glasgow

Police Officer - 1961

R

Rebecca Lee Meza

Young Selena

V

Victoria Elena Flores

Young Suzette

R

Rafael Tamayo

Young Abie

C

Carl William Holler

Neighbor

Bel Hernandez

Delores Quintanilla

Gail Cronauer

Woman Customer

E

Elia Ortiz

Waitress

F

Fernando Cubillas

Eddie Quintanilla

Sal Lopez

Juan Luis

R

Richard William Hughes

MC

Erick Carrillo

First Cholo

F

Frank Mendez

Second Cholo

Seidy López

Deborah

F

Francisco J. De La Fuente

Hotel Manager

D

Don Cass

Security Guard

K

Keith Kaslow

Hotel Manager

P

Peter P. Montejano

Chris' Friend

M

Michael Guerrero

Chris' Friend

R

Ronald Gonzales

Chris' Friend

C

Chris Doughton

Chris' Friend

León Singer

Concert Promoter

M

Martha Flores

Monterrey Reporter

T

Terry Elena Ordaz

Monterrey Reporter

M

Marcos Padilla

Concert Official

V

Valerio Longoria Sr.

Accordion Player

P

Philip Raybourn

Bungie Jump Attendant

M

Mark Carrillo

Manuel

D

Darline Tigrett

Mexico City Reporter

D

Donnie Neubauer

Record Executive

John Verea

Jose Behar

Joe Stevens

Record Producer

Lupe Ontiveros

Yolanda Saldívar

M

Marika Baca

Pedicurist

Michelle McManus

Pedicurist

Barbara Petricini-Buxton

Saleslady

L

Leonardo Martinez

Boutique Worker

M

Molly Moroney

Store Manager

D

Desi McGill

Blonde Teenager

T

Tom Christopher

Grammy Presenter

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