Selena
7.7/10
Rating
127 min
Runtime
1997
Release Year
Gregory Nava
Director
Cast
Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie, Alex Meneses, Jon Seda
Quick Synopsis
Selena Quintanilla grows up in a Mexican-American family in Texas with a strong musical background. Her father, Abraham, notices her talent early on and starts taking her to perform at local venues. As Selena's popularity grows, she develops a romantic relationship with her band's guitarist, Chris Perez, which causes tension with her father. Aiming to reach a wider audience, Selena begins working on an English-language album, but her career is cut short before she can finish it.
Detailed Synopsis of Selena
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.
