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Rated 7.7 on TMDB

Selena

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.

Released: 1997
Runtime: 2h 7m
Rated: PG
Genres: Drama, Music, History
Country: United States of America
Language: English

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Gregory NavaDirector, Screenplay

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Jennifer LopezSelena Quintanilla
Jackie GuerraSuzette Quintanilla
Constance MarieMarcela Quintanilla

Alex MenesesSara
Jon SedaChris Perez
Edward James OlmosAbraham Quintanilla
Jacob VargasA. B. Quintanilla
Pete AstudilloSelf - Dinos 1990's

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