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.
Jennifer Lopez
as Selena Quintanilla
Jackie Guerra
as Suzette Quintanilla
Constance Marie
as Marcela Quintanilla
Alex Meneses
as Sara
Jon Seda
as Chris Perez
Edward James Olmos
as Abraham Quintanilla
Jacob Vargas
as A. B. Quintanilla
Pete Astudillo
as Self - Dinos 1990's
Rubén C. González
as Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
Ricky Vela
as Self - Dinos 1990's
Don Shelton
as Stage Dancer
Richard Emanuelle
as Concert Reporter
