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Selena (1997)

PG · 1997-03-21 · 2h 7m · EN
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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.

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Gregory NavaDirector
Budget
$20M
Box office
$60M

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Jennifer LopezJennifer LopezSelena QuintanillaEdward James OlmosEdward James OlmosAbraham QuintanillaConstance MarieConstance MarieMarcela QuintanillaAlex MenesesAlex MenesesSaraJon SedaJon SedaChris PerezLupe OntiverosLupe OntiverosYolanda SaldívarJackie GuerraJackie GuerraSuzette QuintanillaJacob VargasJacob VargasA. B. QuintanillaPete AstudilloPete AstudilloSelf - Dinos 1990'sSeidy LópezSeidy LópezDeborahRueben GonzalesRueben GonzalesJoe Ojeda - Dinos 1990'sRebecca Lee MezaRebecca Lee MezaYoung Selena

Keywords

BiographyMusicalLatinx leadSingerTexasTejanoElopementBustierFan club

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Music · HistoryTheme affinityBiography · Musical · Latinx LeadDialogue densityDramaDirector preference99591Actor preference11010 · 91304 · 80516Country preferenceUs

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What is Selena about?

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.

How long is Selena?

Selena has a runtime of 127 minutes.

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