To commemorate the 25th anniversary of her death, jennifer lopez celebrated selena quintanillas legacy with video footage from the 1997 autobiographical film selena. Selena 1997 official trailer jennifer lopez, edward james olmos movie hd the true story of selena quintanillaperez, a texasborn. In a video that has amassed over 62,000 views since its nov. Selena 1997 be who you are scene 19 movieclips youtube. 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.
Jennifer lopez immersed herself before selena movie role. It was the movie that catapulted jennifer lopez to. 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. From selena to gigli to her latest movie, the boy next door, jennifer lopez reflects on her nearly twodecade film career. During a gala screening of the movie at selena s adopted hometown of corpus christi, texas. Selena jennifer lopez uses her feminine wiles to capture the. Jennifer lopez gives a good performance in a film that is suitable for the entire family. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena biopic with heartfelt. Selena 1997 i love him scene 59 movieclips youtube. It proved a welltimed update for fans who rallied behind her. For starters, she was turned off by the fact that she was approached only two weeks after selenas murder about the project.
Selena 1997 jennifer lopez as selena quintanilla imdb. Lo was one of seven three from the open call, four professional actresses. Its the part where selena jennifer lopez comes out and she is wearing a white bra and white jeans. Over 20 years on and this movie has become an american classic. Salma claims there are a number of reasons why she rejected the audition. The musical biopic about selena quintanillaperez, the queen of tejano music whose life was tragically cut short, earned more. Photo measures approx 3 12 x 5 12 this is an original, authentic unaltered vintage photo not a. Mar 21, 2020 jennifer lopez, like the rest of us, still has selena in her heart.
Watch this offers movie recommendations inspired by new releases, premieres, current events, or occasionally just our own inscrutable whims. 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. Aug 26, 2019 twenty two years ago, jennifer lopez became a star with selena. The movie selena is a touching portrayal of the life of a rising star that was cut short. I remember watching that movie and i personally thought jlo did a superb job representing the slain. Selena jennifer lopez has a heartfelt talk with chris jon seda where he declares his love for her. 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. Selena, the movie, achieved two historic milestones. Jennifer lopez looks back on her 11 biggest movies. 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. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Nov 12, 2019 in a video that has amassed over 62,000 views since its nov. Shes part of an allstar cast that includes ice cube, owen wilson, and jon voigt, as members of a documentary film crew that find themselves taken hostage by a snake hunter tracking a legendary anaconda.
Selena 1997 full movie selena 1997 official trailer. 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. Lopez attending the premiere of hustlers at the 2019 toronto international film festival. Released in the same year as selena, the horror film anaconda pitted lopez against an enormous homicidal snake. 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. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Chris perez watched the entire selena movie for the first. Selena 1997 i love you scene 49 movieclips youtube.
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. Jennifer lopez posted on her social media celebrating 23 years since the amazing movie selena came out. Female first name titled movie part ii a list of 32 titles created 1 week ago. Jennifer lopez and rebecca lee meza did beautiful starring as selena. 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. Jennifer lopez starred as selena, and many music critics believe this movie made lopez famous. 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. Selena 1997 anything for selenas scene 29 movieclips. Jun 04, 2015 jennifer lopez gives a good performance in a film that is suitable for the entire family.
A look back at the movie selena 20 years after its debut e. Jennifer lopez weathered scrutiny to superbly play selena. Twenty two years ago, jennifer lopez became a star with selena. Selena is a 1997 american biographical musical drama film written and directed by gregory. Best jennifer lopez movies, ranked list of films starring j. She played the tejano star in the 1997 film, released 23 years ago saturday. Jennifer lopez on how selena changed her life variety.
The film starred jennifer lopez, edward james olmos, constance marie, lupe ontiveros, jon seda, pete astudillo and jackie guerra. It was the movie that catapulted jennifer lopez to stardom, but. 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. Jennifer lopez, edward james olmos, jon seda, jackie guerra, constance marie directed by gregory nava. 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 of 23 the film stars jennifer lopez in her. Jennifer lopez paid tribute to selena quintanilla with a. With jennifer lopez, edward james olmos, jon seda, jackie guerra. No female has ever made it and now youre number one. Playing selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic about the tejana singer was jennifer lopezs first major role, even inspiring her to become a. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Its been 20 years since the movie selena starring jennifer lopez hit theaters. American entertainer jennifer lopez has appeared in many motion pictures and television programs.
Mar 24, 2017 like i mentioned before, 20,000 women auditioned for the part including salma hayek, jennifer lopez, and bibi gaytan. The entire cast did an amazingly great job in honoring selena. Salma hayek reveals shocking truth behind selena that you. French montana official audio jennifer lopez behind the scenes of medicine youre signed out. The entire cast is outstanding in this movie about family, love, and dreams. Abraham edward james olmos steps in the way of selena jennifer lopez and chriss jon seda relationship. Most of us have seen the film at least 100 times, but the legends widower, chris perez, grabbed a bottle of wine on monday night and watched it for the first time since the films premiere 20 years ago and tweeted throughout. Its been 22 years since jennifer lopez became selena. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena quintanilla 23 years after. Scene from the selena movie jennifer lopez starred in. The comments flooded with fans expressing how much they enjoyed that movie. 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.
What song is jennifer lopez singing in the movie selena. Selena s father, moctesuma esparza and robert katz. In this biographical drama, selena quintanilla jennifer lopez is born into a musical. The film was inspiring, moving, musicallyepic, romantic, and heartbreakingsad. Apr 16, 2020 25 years of her death, selena quintanilla, the queen of texmex, continues to generate headlines, and influencing popular culture in latin america. Mar 22, 2020 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of her death, jennifer lopez celebrated selena quintanillas legacy with video footage from the 1997 autobiographical film selena. Jennifer lopez, like the rest of us, still has selena in her heart. Jennifer lopez gave a truly magnificent performance as selena and should have been nominated for an oscar, in addition to her golden the movie selena is a touching portrayal of the life of. The film starred jennifer lopez, edward james olmos, constance marie, lupe ontiveros, jon seda, pete astudillo and. In the end, jennifer lopez was cast along with becky lee meza, who played young selena. Selena 1997 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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