Lopez received her first leading role in the selena biopic of the same name in 1997. Selena gomez dances to jennifer lopez concert, gushes over. Jun 26, 2019 the crowd at jennifer lopezs recent concert was treated to a special performance when the singer belted out an incredible tribute to selena quintanillaperez. But when the song has a deep meaning, it changes everything. The crowd at jennifer lopezs recent concert was treated to a special performance when the singer belted out an incredible tribute to selena quintanillaperez.
Lo, jennifer lopez shed her own identity and became the late latin recording artist selena quintanilla in. What makes this movie work is jennifer lopezs electric performance as selena, capturing the charismatic aspects of selena s stage persona and the essence of her maturity as a growing woman. Selena is a 1997 american biographical musical drama film about the life and career of the late tejano music star selena. Jlo just honored inspiration selena in most touching way.
Jennifer lopez posted a loving tribute to the late queen of tejano music selena to celebrate the anniversary of gregory navas 1997 film selena. From rocking selena s signature style to her allblack outfit in the final fight scenes in enough, lopez has had many memorable movie looks over the years. Noemi gonzalez as suzette quintanilla, selena s sister. The film stars jennifer lopez in her breakout role as selena. May 01, 2015 jennifer lopez performed an amazingly emotional tribute to selena quintanilla at the 2015 billboard latin music awards in miami on thursday, april 30 reducing half the audience to tears. At 23, selena shone as a fresh star in a vibrantly new musical field. What makes this movie work is jennifer lopezs electric performance as selena, capturing the charismatic aspects of selenas stage persona and the essence. Selena is a 1997 american biographical musical drama film written and directed by gregory nava about the life and career of tejano music star selena quintanillaperez, a recording artist well known in mexico and the latino communities in the united states before she was murdered by yolanda saldivar, the president of her fan club, at the age. Not only is it jennifer lopezs crowning, iconic achievement, but its also the greatest biopic of all time. Lopez paid tribute to selena s fabulous fashions and made a name for herself in hollywood. Selena 1997 selenas death scene 99 movieclips youtube. Pulsating with selenas voice on the soundtrack and made with the participation of her family, the film brims with authenticity. How jennifer lopez brought selena quintanilla to life youtube. Selena 1997 full movie selena 1997 official trailer.
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. Released 1997, selena stars jennifer lopez, edward james olmos, jon seda, constance marie the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 7 min, and received a score of 67 out of 100 on metacritic. Selena quintanilla and jennifer lopez movie comparison. Jennifer lopez famously brought her story to life with her breakthrough role in the film selena. Jennifer lopez talks how she prepped for selena movie on radio. Jlo s best movie roles you can stream at home culture in a 1998 interview, alex rodriguez described his dream date as jennifer lopez. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. In this biographical drama, selena quintanilla jennifer lopez is. Of working with lopez on the film, costume designer elisabetta beraldo told billboard in 2017, she had an incredible sense of who selena was because she spent four months living with her family. Selenas jennifer lopez life ends tragically and the world loses a star. Selena 1997 i love you scene 49 movieclips youtube. Ricardo chavira as abraham quintanilla, selena s father.
You know what your problem is, you cant even accept something great even when its staring you in the face. Jennifer lopez revealed in a radio interview this week more details on how she prepared for her role as selena quintanilla in the 1997 movie selena. Apr 04, 2019 jennifer lopez revealed in a radio interview this week more details on how she prepared for her role as selena quintanilla in the 1997 movie selena. Selena quintanilla, the legendary and beloved tejano musician, will have her life story told in selena. Jennifer lopez performed an amazingly emotional tribute to selena quintanilla at the 2015 billboard latin music awards in miami on thursday, april 30. All access youtube selena from 4 years old to 23 years old 19751995 duration. With jennifer lopez, edward james olmos, jon seda, jackie guerra.
Dec 09, 2019 long before she was known simply as j. I may not be streetwise and all that, but at least i know not to. The film tells the story of the life of mexican tejano style singer selena. Selena the movie was released 23 years ago today datebook. Sep 23, 2018 selena gomez had an incredible time attending jennifer lopezs las vegas show on sep. Actress jennifer lopez, who plays selena in the mo. Selena 1997 jennifer lopez as selena quintanilla imdb. The two were brought to the continental united states during their childhoods and, eventually, met while living in new york city. Selena was the queen of tejano music and to us a true pop artist and a tejano madonna. 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.
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. No female has ever made it and now youre number one. Selena gomez had an incredible time attending jennifer lopezs las vegas show on sep. Jennifer lopez, american actress and musician who began appearing in films in the late 1980s and quickly became one of the highestpaid latina actresses in the history of hollywood. Amidst the 25 year anniversary of selenas tragic passing, jlo released a candid tribute on saturday, march 21, celebrating the singersongwriters life with gratitude. Selena tribute billboard latin music awards 2015 on vimeo. Playing selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic about the tejana singer was jennifer lopezs first major role, even inspiring her to become a singer. Jlos best movie roles you can stream at home culture in a 1998 interview, alex rodriguez described his dream date as jennifer lopez. She later found crossover success in the music industry with a series of pop albums. However, as she grows older, selena played as an adult by jennifer lopez wants to. The biopic about the tejano singer made jennifer lopez a star. Jennifer lopez talks how she prepped for selena movie on. Selena later earns the wrath of her father when she becomes romantically involved.
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. Jennifer lopez performs amazingly emotional selena tribute. She later found crossover success in the music industry with a series of pop. The film was a commercial and critical success 8 and is often cited by critics as her breakout role. Selena tribute billboard latin music awards 2015 on vimeo join. Mar 21, 2020 jennifer lopez celebrated 23 years since the release of her selena quintanillaperez biopic, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the singers death, on march 31. Lo, is an american actress, singer, dancer, fashion designer, producer, and businesswoman. Jun 24, 2019 its one thing for a singer to cover a song. Lo, jennifer lopez shed her own identity and became the late latin recording artist selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic movie, selena.
It also helped that lopez looked the part, wearing selenas glittery stage costumes, including beaded bras, newsboy caps, and awards show gowns. Video of selena full movie for fans of jennifer lopez. Purchased for the 24th anniversary of her death on march. All selena fans will fall in love with this phenomenal biographical movie which chronicles the life of. 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. Sep 05, 2017 playing selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic about the tejana singer was jennifer lopezs first major role, even inspiring her to become a singer. Jennifer lynn lopez was born on july 24, 1969 in the the bronx, new york city. 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 1997 official trailer jennifer lopez, edward james olmos movie hd. 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. Selena jennifer lopez has a heartfelt talk with chris jon seda where he declares his love for her. In 1997, jennifer was casted for the role of selena in the self titled movie this flick launched her into global stardom.
Singer jennifer lopez sextape and nude photos been leaks online with boyfriend alex rodriguez aka arod. Jennifer lopez revealed in a radio interview this week more details on how she prepared for her role as selena quintanilla in the 1997 movie. Please share your memories of selena and the movie with me below. In november, netflix released a firstlook teaser of serratos as quintanilla and the resemblance is uncanny. Chris perez, the widower of mexicanamerican singer selena quintanilla, was finally able to sit through the movie just last month and enthralled fans by live tweeting while he viewed. Selena 1997 i love him scene 59 movieclips youtube. For her first leading role in the 1997 selena biopic of the same name, lopez. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena biopic with heartfelt. Selena quintanilla was a major figure in tejano music. The series for netflix christian serratos the walking dead has been cast to play the late star, whose sudden death rocked the world in 1995. Jennifer lopezs first serious screen role in performerp104121gregory navagregorynavas 1995 latino melodrama featurev3610my familymyfamily followed years of training in television movies and series. Jennifer lopez posted a moving tribute to singer selena quintanilla. The movie received a lot of positive feed back and she was praised for portraying the life of the beautiful mexican singer. The quintanilla family chose to make the movie as a preemptive strike since other unauthorized films about selenas life were already in production shortly after her death.