Selena

1997 · 2h07 · Film

Directed by Gregory Nava

Starring Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie, Alex Meneses, Jon Seda, Edward James Olmos, Jacob Vargas, Pete Astudillo, Rubén C. González, Ricky Vela

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Exhausted

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.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Gregory Nava

Music

Dave Grusin

Cinematography

Edward Lachman

Cast

Alex Meneses, Jon Seda, Edward James Olmos, Jacob Vargas, Pete Astudillo, Rubén C. González, Ricky Vela, Don Shelton, Richard Emanuelle

Updated July 22, 2026

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