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Description: 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.

Cast:
Selena Quintanilla: Jennifer Lopez
Suzette Quintanilla: Jackie Guerra
Marcela Quintanilla: Constance Marie
Sara (as Alexandra Meneses): Alex Meneses
Chris Perez: Jon Seda
Abraham Quintanilla: Edward James Olmos
Abie Quintanilla: Jacob Vargas
Self - Dinos 1990's: Ricky Vela
Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's (as Ruben Gonzalez): Rueben Gonzáles
Stage Dancer: Don Shelton
Concert Reporter (as Richard Emanuele): Richard Emanuelle
Young Abraham - Dinos 1961 (as Panchito Gomez): Panchito Gómez
Bobby - Dinos 1961: Richard Coca
Seff - Dinos 1961: George Perez
Club Owner: Brian Fallteen
Irate Club Goer: Richard Iglesias
Lerma's Club Owner: Everett Sifuentes
Police Officer - 1961: Gil Glasgow
Young Selena: Rebecca Lee Meza
Young Suzette: Victoria Elena Flores
Young Abie: Rafael Tamayo
Neighbor: Carl William Holler
Delores Quintanilla: Bel Hernandez
Women Customer: Gail Cronauer
Waitress: Elia Ortiz
Eddie Quintanilla: Fernando Cubillas
Juan Luis: Sal Lopez
MC (as Richard Williams Hughes): Richard William Hughes
First Cholo: Erick Carrillo
Second Cholo: Frank Mendez
Deborah: Seidy Lopez
Hotel Manager: Keith Kaslow
Security Guard: Don Cass
Chris' Friend: Ronald Gonzales
Chris' Friend (as Chris Doughten): Chris Doughton
Concert Promoter (as Leon Singer): León Singer
Monterrey Reporter: Terry Elena Ordaz
Concert Official: Marcos Padilla
Accordian Player: Valerio Longoria Sr.
Bungie Jump Attendant: Philip Raybourn
Manuel: Mark Carrillo
Mexico City Reporter: Darline Tigrett
Record Executive: Donnie Neubauer
Jose Behar: John Verea
Record Producer: Joe Stevens
Yolanda Saldivar: Lupe Ontiveros
Pedicurist: Michelle McManus
Saleslady: Barbara Petricini-Buxton
Boutique Worker: Leonardo Martinez
Store Manager: Molly Moroney
Blonde Teenager: Desi McGill
Grammy Presenter: Tom Christopher
Head Seamstress: Cora Cardona
Paramedic: Amin Mery
Auditorium Announcer: Lori Berlanga
Grammy Presenter #2: Larry Cashion
Young Selena's Friend: Jeff Dylan Graham
Record Company Executive: Jason Bradley Jacobs
Background: Raven Kaylor
Reporter: Darlene Tygrett
Police Officer: Rick Olmos
Audience Member: Veronica Pierce
Self (archive footage): Selena
VIP Crew: Xavier Ramirez
Rodeo Dancer: Gena West
News Photographer: Andie Ximenes
Girl at Grammy Awards: Nicole Young

Written by: Gregory Nava

Director: Gregory Nava

Production: Esparza / Katz Productions, Q Productions

Release date: 21 Mar 1997

Box Office: $35,764,351