Basic Info
Title: Selena
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish
Running time: 127 minutes
Release date: March 21, 1997
Staff
Director: Gregory Nava
Producer: Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Moctesuma Esparza, Robert
Katz
Screenplay by: Gregory Nava
Music: Dave Grusin
Cinematography: Edward Lachman
Edited by: Nancy Richardson
Cast
Jennifer
Lopez as Selena
Edward
James Olmos as Abraham Quintanilla
Jon
Seda as Chris Pérez
Constance
Marie as Marcela Quintanilla
Summary
"Selena"
is a 1997 American biographical musical drama film written and directed by
Gregory Nava. The film tells the story about the life and career of Tejano
music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez before she was murdered by Yolanda Saldívar
at the age of 23.
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, born on April 16, 1971 and died on March 31, 1995, was an American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, businesswoman, model, actress and fashion designer. Referred to as the “Queen of Tejano Music,” she became one of the most famous Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century for her contributions to music and fashion. She is also recognized as one of the most influential Latin artists of all time, who brought the Tejano music genre into the mainstream market.
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| Selena Quintanilla-Pérez |
She was shot and killed on March 31, 1995 by Yolanda Saldívar, her friend and the former manager of her Selena Etc. boutiques. She has sold about 30 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling female artists in Latin music.
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| Yolanda Saldívar |
The
film, starring Jennifer Lopez as Selena, was released in the United States on
March 21, 1997, and received positive reviews upon release.
Movie Review
“What a lovely biopic”
“Great movie and so so sad”
“A Moving Tribute”
“Outstanding”
“I didn't expect to like it so much!”
“Good Movie, Great Music”
“The movie was very interesting!”
“You're not human if you don't shed tears for her”
“10 out of 10 movie”
“Excellent Movie”
“Lovely”
“Alive and Astounding!”
“Very Moving”
Interesting stories about the film
1.
To prepare for her role, Jennifer Lopez lived with Selena Quintanilla-Perez's
family.
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| Jennifer Lopez |
2.
Constance Marie, who played Selena's mother in this film, originally auditioned
for the role of Selena.
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| Constance Marie |
3.
At the end of the film, when archive footage of Selena is shown, there are
scenes that her fans are mourning her and holding her real pictures.
4.
Salma Hayek was considered for the role of Selena, but she turned it down
because she wanted to play the role of Frida Khalo in “Frida” and she didn't
want to play another Mexican heroine.
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| Film poster "Frida" |
5.
Selena's real parents, Abraham and Marcela Quintanilla, are said to have
started crying while watching the film at the premiere.
6.
Selena's historic Houston Astrodome concert was recreated at the San Antonio
Alamodome.
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| Selena performing at the Houston Astrodome concert on February 26, 1995, about a month before her death |
7.
This is Jennifer Lopez's first film portraying a real life person.
Thank
you.
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