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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 … See more

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    The film opens backstage at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas on February 26, 1995, right before Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Pérez plays to a sold-out crowd ("Disco … See more

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    • Jennifer Lopez as Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
    • Edward James Olmos as Abraham Quintanilla Jr. See more

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    On March 31, 1995, Selena was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldívar, a former friend who had managed the singer's Selena Etc. boutiques. … See more

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    Selena opened March 21, 1997 and earned $11.6 million on its opening weekend. On its second weekend, the film earned $6.2 million. … See more

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    Selena received mostly positive reviews from critics. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported … See more

    Legacy and recent history

    In Latin Sensations (2001), Herón Márquez noted that the film's success "introduced English-speaking America to Selena's music, … See more

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    Jennifer Lopez: The Impact Playing Selena Had on the

    WebDec 2, 2020 · Lopez immersed herself in Selena's life, family and music to portray the late singer in the 1997 biopic. She learned from Selena's spirit, style and legacy, and felt a deep connection with the role and the fans.

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    Selena: 11 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Jennifer …

    WebJul 11, 2020 · It has been 25 years since the tragic death of Latin music sensation Selena Quintanilla and 23 years since Selena immortalized her legacy on the big screen, as portrayed by Jennifer Lopez,...

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    When did Jennifer Lopez become a star in 'Selena'?
    Twenty two years ago, Jennifer Lopez became a star with “ Selena .” The musical biopic about Selena Quintanilla-Perez, the queen of Tejano music whose life was tragically cut short, earned more than $35 million at the domestic box office, solid numbers for an adult drama released in 1997.

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    Why is Jennifer Lopez celebrating the 25th anniversary of Selena?
    Jennifer Lopez is celebrating the milestone of a film credited with helping launch her career. In an Instagram post Monday, the 52-year-old star shared her excitement about the 25th anniversary of the iconic film Selena, which followed the life and tragic death of the late Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla .

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    How old was Jennifer Lopez when Selena Quintanilla died?
    In an Instagram post Monday, the 52-year-old star shared her excitement about the 25th anniversary of the iconic film Selena, which followed the life and tragic death of the late Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla . Lopez played Quintanilla in the aforementioned 1997 biopic, back when she was only 28-years-old.

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    Did Jennifer Lopez sleep in Selena Quintanilla's bed?
    To prepare for portraying the Latin recording artist in the 1997 movie about her life, Lopez studied tapes, met the family — and even slept in Selena’s bed. 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.

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    'Selena' turns 25: Jennifer Lopez celebrates movie's impact - Los ...