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 …

Dec 2, 2020 · Long before she was known simply as J.Lo, Jennifer Lopez shed her own identity and became the late Latin recording artist Selena Quintanilla in the 1997 biopic movie, Selena.

Selena: Directed by Gregory Nava. With Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie, Alex Meneses. The true story of Selena, a Texas-born Tejana singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart-topping albums on the Latin music charts.

Mar 21, 2022 · Jennifer Lopez scored her breakout role in Selena, which premiered in theaters 25 years ago. (Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection) Nava eventually narrowed the field down to 12 candidates, which...

Jul 11, 2020 · The Quintanillas welcomed Jennifer Lopez, cast to play their talented late family member, with open arms, even inviting her into her home while she prepared for her role in Selena.

Jan 8, 2016 · Jennifer Lopez turned 28 on July 24, 1997, just over four months after Selena was released on March 21, 1997. She didn’t sing in the movie because it is a tribute to Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Jennifer lip-syncs to her tracks in the film.

May 1, 2015 · Fresh off her stunning Billboard Latin Music Awards tribute to the late Tejano music star Selena, JLo sat down with Today's Natalie Morales and got emotional as she spoke of singing...

Apr 4, 2019 · Jennifer Lopez recently spoke about playing the late Tejano singer in the 1997 biographical drama "Selena," describing the film as "a beautiful time in my life and it taught me so much about life," in an interview on Apple Music's Beats 1 radio show.

Mar 21, 2017 · On the 23rd anniversary of Selena's death, we revisit an interview with Jennifer Lopez where she spoke exclusively with Billboard about playing the Tejano star.

At 23, Selena shone as a fresh star in a new musical field. But just as she was poised to be the next big thing, her life was tragically cut short.