Selena quintanilla was a major figure in tejano music, a grammywinning recording artist, a beloved star in the american southwest and mexico, and seemed poised to cross over into mainstream. Selena remembered is a detailed chronicle of her quest from the early years to her final breakthrough as one of the most successful latin artists of our time. In my opinion, this is jennifer lopezs best performance, to date. It was the most talkedabout moment of the night at the 2015 billboard latin music awards jennifer lopez onstage, singing a medley of selena. May 01, 2015 it was the most talkedabout moment of the night at the 2015 billboard latin music awards jennifer lopez onstage, singing a medley of selena quintanillaas most beloved hits, including a. Jennifer lopez starred as selena, and many music critics believe this movie made lopez famous. The entire cast is outstanding in this movie about family, love, and dreams. No female has ever made it and now youre number one. Jennifer lopez in 1997s selena scott del amoafp via getty images. Jennifer lopez and edward james olmos star in this celebration of selena quintanilla perez, a girl from south texas with global talent, incredible will and magnetic charm.
Selena jennifer lopez uses her feminine wiles to capture the attention of two cholos driving by, who are more than happy to assist with the stalled bus. Jennifer lopez gives a luminous breakout performance as tejano singing sensation selena, whose music made her an icon in the chicano community and whose tragic death made her a legend. By the time she died, the englishspeaking selena jennifer lopez had conquered the spanish charts, dominated mexicanamerican pop music, and even won acceptance in mexico, despite her shaky spanish and an american accent. What makes this movie work is jennifer lopezs electric performance as selena, capturing the charismatic aspects of selenas stage persona and the essence of her maturity as a growing woman. Jennifer lopez performs as selena while filming the movie. The musical biopic about selena quintanillaperez, the queen of tejano music whose life was tragically cut short, earned more. In my opinion, this is jennifer lopez s best performance, to date. Selena 1997 official trailer jennifer lopez, edward james olmos movie hd the true story of selena quintanillaperez, a texasborn. Mar 30, 2020 jennifer lopez in 1997s selena scott del amoafp via getty images. Selena 1997 anything for selenas scene 29 movieclips. Rumors have began to swirl about jennifer lopez possibly leaving american idol. This documentary is narrated by edward james olmos who portrayed selena s father, abraham quintanilla jr. What makes this movie work is jennifer lopez s electric performance as selena, capturing the charismatic aspects of selena s stage persona and the essence of her maturity as a growing woman. The soundtrack is outstanding, the voice you hear is selena s, jennifer lopez lipsynced the lyrics and much of selena s wardrobe are nearperfect replicas of her own designs.
The soundtrack is outstanding, the voice you hear is selenas, jennifer lopez lipsynced the lyrics and much of selenas wardrobe are nearperfect replicas of her own designs. Lo at selena movie bidi bidi bom bom by vedat veleli. She went on to star in a number of thrillers and action dramas, including anaconda 1997, u turn 1997, out of sight 1998, and the cell 2000, and she gained widespread praise for the wedding planner. The two were brought to the continental united states during their childhoods and, eventually, met while living in new york city. Selena occasionally struggles to tell its subjects story with depth or perspective, but those flaws are rendered largely irrelevant by jennifer lopez in the title role. Selena is a 1997 american biographical musical drama film written and directed by gregory. Please share your memories of selena and the movie with me below. Selena is the amazing, true story of the famous latin singer selena quintanilla. However, it was felt that since the movie would be released so soon after selena s death, her fans would not approve of hearing any voice other than hers. Jennifer lopez and rebecca lee meza did beautiful starring as selena. Jennifer lopez is a 49 year old american actress, singer, dancer, fashion designer, producer and businesswoman. I am a fan of biographical films, especially good ones, so this was a great watch for me. The quintanillas congratulate them and accept chris as part of their family and as the.
Full hd movie, love, romance, drama, english full free movies. What makes this movie work is jennifer lopezs electric performance as selena, capturing the charismatic aspects of selenas stage persona and the essence. Selena 1997 full movie selena 1997 official trailer. All selena fans will fall in love with this phenomenal biographical movie which chronicles the life of selena growing up and becoming a major recording artist. In jennifer lopez landed the lead role in selena 1997, a biopic of the murdered tejana singer. The film stars jennifer lopez in her breakout role as selena. With jennifer lopez, edward james olmos, jon seda, jackie guerra. Jennifer lynn lopez was born on july 24, 1969 in the the bronx, new york city. Her future is full of promise, and she talks about starting a family with chris. The true story of selena quintanillaperez, a texasborn tejano singer who rose from cult status to performing at the astrodome, as well as having chart topping albums on the latin music charts.
This amazing, beautiful spirit, full of joy and music and so much feeling, just was cut off in the middle of being, says jennifer lopez, who famously played the role of selena in the biopic of. Selena 1997 official trailer jennifer lopez, edward james. The true story of selena quintanillaperez, a texasborn tejano singer who. Sep 05, 2017 playing selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic about the tejana singer was jennifer lopez s first major role, even inspiring her to become a singer. Jennifer lopez slept in selena quintanillas bed to prep for. She remained a permanent member of the team until 1993, when she decided to start a fullfledged acting career. Jennifer lopez reportedly leaving american idol caption. Making her acting debut with the 1986 film my little girl, jennifer subsequently appeared in many films throughout the 90s.
Jennifer lopez, and the entire cast, did a great job in their portrayals and this film makes me want to delve further into the life of selena. When jennifer lopez signed on to play selena, she expected to be providing her own vocals. Selena movie simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jun 04, 2015 jennifer lopez gives a good performance in a film that is suitable for the entire family. Jennifer lopez reflects on selena quintanilla and where shed be now. In 1991, lopez began appearing as a fly girl dancer on in living color, where she remained a regular until she decided to pursue an acting career in 1993. Selena, the film about the singer of music, texmex, selena quintanilla, shows that your career and murderpremiere on may 21. Twenty two years ago, jennifer lopez became a star with selena. Selena starring jennifer lopez movie lori lee santiago. However, it was felt that since the movie would be released so soon after selenas death, her fans would not approve of hearing any voice other than hers. At 23, selena shone as a fresh star in a vibrantly new musical field. Her father, abraham edward james olmos, realizes that.
Selena 1997 jennifer lopez as selena quintanilla imdb. Feb 26, 2008 jennifer lopez as selena interpreting baila esta cumbia from selena movie i love this scene. The ride part 1 and discover how jlo was born and raised and how she pursued her dreams to become the international superstar she is today. Mar 21, 2017 this amazing, beautiful spirit, full of joy and music and so much feeling, just was cut off in the middle of being, says jennifer lopez, who famously played the role of selena in the biopic of. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Playing selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic about the tejana singer was jennifer lopezs first major role, even inspiring her to become a singer. Selena 1997 official trailer jennifer lopez, edward james olmos movie hd. No matter what i am doing, when this movie comes on tv, i get sucked in. When this movie came out, i understood who she was and what she meant to her fans.
Jennifer lopez is one of the most wellknown american entertainers. Nicki minaj throws shade at jennifer lopez anaconda performance at 2015 amas video. A look back at the movie selena 20 years after its debut e. Selena full movie drama 1997 hd jennifer lopez, edward. Jennifer lopez remembers playing selena on 20th anniversary never heard of tejano sensation selena. Jennifer lopez gives a good performance in a film that is suitable for the entire family. Then you probably wont care about this movie version of her fairytale ascent and tragic end.
The film is directed by gregory nava and stars jennifer lopez as selena, in the breakthrough role of her career. Jennifer lynn lopez born july 24, 1969, also known by her nickname j. I saw this movie in full for the first time in 2019 and i absolutely love it. Selena 1997 be who you are scene 19 movieclips youtube. Video of selena full movie for fans of jennifer lopez. It was a privilege because in the movie i dont get to sing the songs, so to be able to finally sing. Aug 26, 2019 twenty two years ago, jennifer lopez became a star with selena.
Jennifer lopez on how selena changed her life variety. She is best known for her notable films such as maid in. In this biographical drama, selena quintanilla jennifer lopez is born into a musical mexicanamerican family in texas. Dec 07, 2017 jennifer lopez reflects on selena quintanilla and where shed be now. Selena 1997 i love you scene 49 movieclips youtube. Lo, is an american actress, singer, dancer, fashion designer, producer, and businesswoman. As she confesses, it was an important part of my life. Selena full movie drama 1997 hd jennifer lopez, edward james olmos. An extra scene with young selena at her new school. The entire cast did an amazingly great job in honoring selena.
The musical biopic about selena quintanillaperez, the queen of tejano music whose life. Jennifer lopez talks to billboard about what playing the late tejano star meant to her life and how it impacted her as a performer. Lopez was first spotted in 1991 as a dancer with the fly girl troupe on the tv show in living color. In this biographical drama, selena quintanilla jennifer lopez is born into a musical.