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Selena is a 1997 American biographical musical drama film about Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, played by Jennifer Lopez. The film, written and directed by Gregory Nava, chronicles the star's rise to fame and death when she was murdered by Yolanda Saldívar at the age of 23. In addition to Lopez, the film also stars Edward James Olmos, Jon Seda, Constance Marie, Jacob Vargas, Lupe Ontiveros, and Jackie Guerra.

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1997 · 2h 7m · Drama · Music · History

TMDB 7.7/10 (1,329 votes)

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.

Directed by Gregory Nava

Box office $60M worldwide

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Gregory NavaDirector

Jennifer Lopezas Selena Quintanilla

Jackie Guerraas Suzette Quintanilla

Constance Marieas Marcela Quintanilla

Alex Menesesas Sara