Selena (1997) is an American biographical film about the life and career of Tejana singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, a Grammy Award-winning recording artist who was well known in the Mexican-American and Latino communities in the United States and Mexico before her death.
Music industry executives believed Selena was ready to cross-over into mainstream popularity on the American pop charts when she was murdered on March 31, 1995 by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club and friend.
The film is directed by Oscar nominated filmmaker Gregory Nava and features Jennifer Lopez as Selena, in the breakthrough role of her career. Her father, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr., is played by Edward James Olmos and Constance Marie plays Selena's mother.
The executive producer is Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and the film is noted for being the fastest produced biopic after the death of the subject.
The film tells the story of life of Mexican "Tejano" style singer Selena and the progress of her career resulting in No.1 US album. Written by Anonymous
"Selena" tells the story of Latin Queen Selena Quintanilla-Perez, who was the most popular Latin Singer at the time of her tragic death at the age of only 23 years in 1995. The film tells the story of the singer as she is accidently discovered by her own father at the age of 10. Her life story takes off when Jennifer Lopez accurately portrays Selena through her unforgettable concerts, her family struggles, and her secret marriage to her guitarist Chris Perez. Written by Annonymous
