Selena(1997)
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.
Movie: Selena
Top 10 Billed Cast
Selena Quintanilla
Suzette Quintanilla
Marcela Quintanilla
Sara
Chris Perez
Abraham Quintanilla
A. B. Quintanilla
Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
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