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Where is Selena from in the movie?

Selena1997Don Juan DeMarco1994Selena: Greatest Hits2003Selena: No me queda másThe Latin Explosion: A New Ameri...2015Selena: Dreaming of YouSelena/Movies

What country is Selena family from?

Selena Quintanilla was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas. She was the youngest child of Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla (née Samora) who had Cherokee ancestry and Abraham Quintanilla Jr., a Mexican American former musician.

What town did Selena live in?

Selena lived in Corpus Christi's Molina neighborhood, on the city's West Side of town at 705 Bloomington Street, with her husband, Chris Perez.

Is Selena Mexican name?

Selena Quintanilla-PérezSelena / Full name

How old was Selena when she died?

23 years (1971–1995)Selena / Age at death

How long was Selena married before she died?

In 1992, Chris Pérez and Selena eloped against her family's wishes and stayed married for three years before she was tragically murdered. When Chris Pérez first met Selena Quintanilla, she was already a rising star in the Latin music industry.

How old was Selena when she got married?

20On April 2, 1992, Selena and Chris eloped. Within hours, media outlets announced their union, making the Quintanilla patriarch furious. “Selena and I decided that the only way to be together...was to run away and get married (at 20 and 22 years old) in secret.

How much does it cost to go to the Selena museum?

$5The cost of admission for adults (13+) is $5 and admission for kids (4-12) is just $3.

What religion was Selena?

Quintanilla is a Jehovah's Witness, whose beliefs oppose such treatment. In other testimony today, Carlos Cardona, a Corpus Christi police evidence technician, told of taking photographs of the crime scene and collecting evidence, including the bag Selena dropped outside the room where the shooting occurred.

What does Selena mean in English?

The moonMeaning:The moon. Selena is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning “the moon.” This sweet, celestial name is derived from the word sélas meaning “bright,” and is related to Selene—a name shared by the goddess of the moon in Greek Mythology.

Did Selena have kids?

All those rumors were false, and Selena did not have any children.

Who did Selena marry?

Chris PérezSelena / Spouse (m. 1992–1995)Christopher Gilbert Pérez (born August 14, 1969) is an American guitarist, best known as lead guitarist for the Tejano band Selena y Los Dinos. He married the frontwoman of the group, Selena, on April 2, 1992. Pérez grew up in San Antonio, Texas as one of two children of Gilbert Pérez and Carmen Medina.

Where is Selena Gomez parents from?

Selena Marie Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to Ricardo Joel Gomez and Texas-born former stage actress Mandy Teefey. She was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, who died in 1995. Her father is of Mexican descent, while her mother, who was adopted, has Italian ancestry.

Who is Selena Quintanilla family?

Chris PérezSuzette QuintanillaA.B. Quintanilla IIIAbraham QuintanillaMarcella Ofelia QuintanillaJovan ArriagaSelena/Family

Who is Selena Gomez's family?

Justin BieberMandy TeefeyRicardo Joel GomezDavid Michael CornettDebbie Jean GibsonRicardo GomezSelena Gomez/Family

Did Chris Perez ever remarry?

Did Chris Perez ever remarry and have children? Though it took years, Chris was able to find love in his life again in the arms of Vanessa Villanueva. They met through a mutual friend, John Garza, and dated for a while. Perez married Vanessa in 2001, six years after the death of Selena.

Storyline

The film tells the story of the life of Mexican "Tejano" style singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez and the progress of her career resulting in her No. 1 US album. — Anonymous

Did you know

Jackie Guerra wanted the part of Suzette Quintanilla so badly that she lied at her audition, saying that she was an experienced drummer, when in fact she had never played the drums. When the truth was revealed, Suzette Quintanilla herself gave Guerra private lessons.

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By what name was Selena (1997) officially released in India in English?

Who is the producer of Selena?

Selena was produced with the participation of the Quintanilla family, and her father Abraham is the executive producer of the film. One scene features Chris Perez playing the guitar for the family using closeup footage of his hands and the shot was filmed specifically for the movie.

What songs did Selena sing in the movie?

The only songs performed by Selena that were not heard on the film were " Is it the Beat ", " Only Love ", and " A Boy Like That " , and the Selena tributes sung by other artists. The only recordings by Selena heard on the film were the " Cumbia Medley " , " Disco Medley " , and " Where Did the Feeling Go? " , which was played in the last half of the closing credits of the film. The Vidal Brothers' " Oldies Medley " was also on the film.

How much did Selena grosse?

Selena ran for 15 weeks domestically (101 days) and eventually grossed $60,000,000 ($35,281,794 in the United States. The film sales worldwide were considerably more. At its widest release the film was shown in 1,873 screens. The production budget of the film was approximately $20,000,000.

When did Selena 10th anniversary come out?

A 10th Anniversary DVD edition of Selena was released on September 18, 2007 by Warner Home Video. The two-disc set contains the original theatrical version (127 minutes) and a director's cut version (134 minutes) of the film, which had been shown on several TV stations before. Extras include a Making of Selena: 10 Years Later featurette, a Queen of Tejano featurette, and nine additional scenes.

What is the movie Talk (0) about?

Talk (0) Selena is a 1997 American biographical drama film about the life and career of Selena .

Who was Selena's manager?

The Quintanilla family appointed Yolanda Saldívar as manager of Selena's boutiques in early 1994. Eight months later, Selena signed Saldívar as her registered agent in San Antonio, Texas. After the agreement, Saldívar moved from San Antonio to Corpus Christi to be closer to Selena. In December 1994, the boutiques began to suffer after the number of staff for both stores had decreased. According to staff members, Saldívar often dismissed employees she disliked. Employees at the stores regularly complained about Saldívar's behavior to Selena, who dismissed the claims, believing Saldívar would not negatively impose erratic decisions on Selena's fashion venture. According to Quintanilla, Jr., the staff later turned their attention to him and began informing him about Saldívar's behavior. Quintanilla, Jr. took the claims seriously; he told Selena to "be careful" and said Saldívar might not be a good influence. Selena dismissed her father's inquiries because he had often distrusted people in the past. By January 1995, Selena's fashion designer Martin Gomez, her cousin Debra Ramirez, and clients had expressed their concerns over Saldívar's behavior and management skills. During an interview with Saldívar in 1995, reporters from The Dallas Morning News said her devotion to Selena bordered on obsession.

When did Selena Etc. start?

Aside from music, in 1994 Selena began designing and manufacturing a line of clothing; she opened two boutiques called Selena Etc., one in Corpus Christi and the other in San Antonio. Both were equipped with in-house beauty salons. By the end of 1994, Selena Etc. had held two fashion shows to showcase their clothing line. Selena (alongside her band, Selena y Los Dinos) held a concert after Selena Etc.'s second fashion show on December 3, 1994 at the Hemisfair Arena in San Antonio. She was in negotiations to open more stores in Monterrey, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Saldívar managed both boutiques after the Quintanilla family were impressed with the way she managed the fan club. Hispanic Business magazine reported that the singer earned over five million dollars from these boutiques. She was ranked among the twentieth-wealthiest Hispanic musicians who grossed the highest income in 1993 and 1994. Selena released her fourth studio album, Amor Prohibido, in March 1994. The recording debuted at number three on the US Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and number one on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums charts. After peaking at number one on the Top Latin Albums, the album remained in the top five for the rest of the year and into early 1995. Amor Prohibido became the second Tejano album to reach year-end sales of 500,000 copies, which had previously only been accomplished by La Mafia. It became one of the best-selling Latin albums in the United States. Amor Prohibido spawned four number-one singles; the title track, " Bidi Bidi Bom Bom ", " No Me Queda Más ", and " Fotos y Recuerdos ". Amor Prohibido was among the best selling U.S. albums of 1995, and has been certified 36x platinum by the RIAA for sales of 2.16 million album-equivalent units in the United States. The album was named on Tom Moon's list of the 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die: A Listener's Life List (2008).

What happened to Selena and Pérez?

Selena's sister Suzette caught Selena and Pérez flirting with each other and immediately informed their father. Quintanilla, Jr. took Pérez off the bus and told him his relationship with Selena was over. Selena and Pérez continued their relationship despite Quintanilla, Jr's disapproval; Selena's mother Marcella approved of their relationship. Quintanilla, Jr. saw Selena and Pérez romantically together on the bus after he informed them of his disapproval; he pulled over and an argument between Quintanilla, Jr. and Selena ensued. He called Pérez a "cancer in my family" and threatened to disband the group if they continued their relationship. Selena and Pérez relented; Quintanilla, Jr. fired Pérez from the band and prevented Selena from leaving with him. After his dismissal, Pérez and Selena secretly continued their relationship. On the morning of April 2, 1992, Selena and Pérez decided to elope, believing Quintanilla, Jr. would never approve of their relationship. Selena thought Quintanilla, Jr. would have to accept them if they were married, and would not have to hide their feelings for each other. Within hours of their marriage, the media announced the couple's elopement. Selena's family tried to find her; Quintanilla, Jr. did not take the news well and alienated himself for some time. Selena and Pérez moved into an apartment in Corpus Christi. In interviews, Quintanilla, Jr. expressed how he feared Pérez could be a machista (Spanish for a male chauvinist), who would force Selena to end her career and music goals, a move that prevented Quintanilla, Jr. to accept Pérez as being suitable for Selena at the time. Quintanilla, Jr. later approached Pérez, apologized, accepted the marriage, and took Pérez back into the band.

Why did Selena never record explicit songs?

Selena said she never wanted to record explicit songs because of her upbringing and because her fan base consisted largely of young children, who regarded her as a role model.

What genre of music did Selena sing?

Despite wanting to record English-language songs, Selena recorded Tejano music compositions; a male-dominated, Spanish-language genre with German influences of polka, jazz, and country music, popularized by Mexicans living in the United States.

What was Selena's second album?

Selena released her second studio album, Ven Conmigo, in September 1990. Three tracks from Ven Conmigo were released as singles; "Ya Ves", "La Tracalera", and " Baila Esta Cumbia ". The latter, a Tejano cumbia song, became one of Selena's most successful single. Its popularity grew in Mexico, where a compilation album bearing the single's name was released there, which was certified platinum by the Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas (AMPROFON), denoting sales of 150,000 units.

How much did Selena grosse?

Selena opened in 1,850 theaters worldwide and grossed $11,615,722, making it the second-highest-grossing film debut that week. With a production budget of $20 million, the film grossed $35 million in the U.S. The film was a commercial and critical success and is often cited by critics as Lopez's breakthrough role.

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• Box Office[]
  Selena opened March 21, 1997 and earned $11.6 million on its opening weekend. On its second weekend, the film earned $6.2 million. The following weekend, it earned $6.1 million. The film grossed $35.5M domestically during its theatrical run.
• Home Media[]
  The first DVD release of Selena was released in 1997. A 10th Anniversary DVD edition was released on September 18, 2007, by Warner Home Video. The two-disc set contains the original theatrical version (127 minutes) and a director's

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• Selena sings at her last concert in February 1995. She becomes a superstar and is about to crossover into the English speaking market. Her life would end on March 31, 1995, when she was killed by her friend and ex-employer of her clothing stores.

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