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Selena (1997)
Director: Gregory Nava
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie, Alex Meneses
Runtime127 min
RatingPG
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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.
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Selena (1997) directed by Gregory Nava was well-received by critics, who praised the performances and accurate portrayal of the late Tejano singer's life. The film earned several award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for Jennifer Lopez's acclaimed turn as Selena. Audiences also embraced the film, as evidenced by its 6.8/10 rating on IMDb and 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Directed by Gregory Nava, Selena (1997) offers a captivating look at the life and tragic rise to fame of Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla, brought to life through Jennifer Lopez's powerhouse performance as the titular star. This biographical drama blends music, history, and emotion to tell a story that will resonate with fans of biopics and celebrate Selena's lasting cultural impact.
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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 in her film debut.
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