
Selena (1997)
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

Jennifer Lopez
Selena Quintanilla

Jackie Guerra
Suzette Quintanilla

Constance Marie
Marcela Quintanilla

Alex Meneses
Sara

Jon Seda
Chris Perez

Edward James Olmos
Abraham Quintanilla

Jacob Vargas
A. B. Quintanilla

Rubén C. González
Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's

Panchito Gómez
Young Abraham - Dinos 1961

Richard Coca
Bobby - Dinos 1961

George Perez
Seff - Dinos 1961

Everett Sifuentes
Lerma's Club Owner

Gil Glasgow
Police Officer - 1961

Bel Hernandez
Delores Quintanilla

Gail Cronauer
Woman Customer

Sal Lopez
Juan Luis

Erick Carrillo
First Cholo

Seidy López
Deborah

León Singer
Concert Promoter

John Verea
Jose Behar

Joe Stevens
Record Producer

Lupe Ontiveros
Yolanda Saldívar

Barbara Petricini-Buxton
Saleslady

Selena Quintanilla
Self (archive footage)