The star paid tribute to selena, the movie and the role it played in her career with a touching video uploaded to her official youtube channel and instagram. With jennifer lopez, edward james olmos, jon seda, jackie guerra. Jennifer lopez will never forget the movie that forever changed her life. The film includes a big concert that was staged at the houston astrodome. Jennifer lopez only sang three words in the entire film. Watch the moving video she created to honor her inspiration. Jennifer lopez honors selena quintanilla on the 23rd. The entire cast did an amazingly great job in honoring selena. In my opinion, this is jennifer lopezs best performance, to date. In my opinion, this is jennifer lopez s best performance, to date. 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. Aug 26, 2019 twenty two years ago, jennifer lopez became a star with selena. 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.
The film stars jennifer lopez in her breakout role as selena. Jennifer lynn lopez was born on july 24, 1969 in the the bronx, new york city. Jennifer lopez says she slept in selenas bed to prepare. 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. Selena 1997 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Lopez received her first leading role in the selena biopic of the same name in 1997. Jennifer lopez paid tribute to the singer who inspired her on saturday the 50yearold actress and singer posted a loving video in honor of mexicanamerican singer selena qintanilla days. Jennifer lopez says she slept in selenas bed to prepare for. Selena quintanillas family talks about the movie selena selenas sister lived with jennifer lopez while she filmed the 1997 movie march 25, 2017 by alessandra foresto. The musical biopic about selena quintanillaperez, the queen of tejano music whose life. On the heels of the 24th anniversary of selena quintanillas untimely death, jennifer lopez is opening up about the late tejano star. Jennifer lopez is celebrating selena quintanillas legacy with a heartfelt tribute video published saturday morning march 21 the date marks 23 years since the release of selena, the.
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. 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 the latino communities in the united states and mexico before she was murdered by yolanda saldivar, the president of her fan club, at the age of 23. His tragic and sudden murder inspired the movie of the same name and was premiered in 1997. Selena quintanillas family talks about the movie selena.
Selena 1997 anything for selenas scene 29 movieclips. For her first leading role in the 1997 selena biopic of the same name, lopez. Disney channel actress selena gomez has performed covers of selena songs. Pulsating with selenas voice on the soundtrack and made with the participation of her family, the film brims with authenticity. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena quintanilla 23 years after biopic. Before that jennifer lopez had had a hard time landing big movie roles. Mar 21, 2017 on the 23rd anniversary of selenas death, we revisit an interview with jennifer lopez where she spoke exclusively with billboard about playing the tejano star. Jennifer lopez celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the release of the selena film on march 21 in the most beautiful way. The two were brought to the continental united states during their childhoods and, eventually, met while living in new york city. Jennifer lopez earned a golden globe nomination for her role as selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic selena. 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. When this movie came out, i understood who she was and what she meant to her fans. Mar 21, 2020 jennifer lopez is celebrating selena quintanillas legacy with a heartfelt tribute video published saturday morning march 21 the date marks 23 years since the release of selena, the.
With the quintanillas approval, jennifer lopez was cast to play selena in the 1997 biopic. Exin living color flygirl jennifer lopez is good as selena. Playing selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic about the tejana singer was jennifer lopezs first major role, even inspiring her to become a singer. Mar 23, 2020 it was 1997 when the movie selena came out. For jennifer lopez, it was certainly a career and lifechanging experience to play the role. Apr, 2017 from selena the movie starring jennifer lopez. What makes this movie work is jennifer lopezs electric performance as selena, capturing the charismatic aspects of selenas stage persona and. The true story of selena quintanillaperez, a texasborn tejano singer who. Selena 1997 official trailer jennifer lopez, edward james. This footage shot in san antonios majestic theatre. 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.
She had obtained some minor roles almost as an extra in certain tv shows such as, in living color. Jennifer lopez talks how she prepped for selena movie on radio. Fresh off of the heels of a successful career as one of the most popular fly girl dancers on the sketch. Jennifer lopez, edward james olmos, jon seda, constance marie, jacob. Jennifer lopez is celebrating selena today, and she wants you to join her. The musical biopic about selena quintanillaperez, the queen of tejano music whose life was tragically cut short, earned more. As far as her music career at the time that the movie was released, it is fair to say that it was practically nonexistent. 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. Jennifer lopez posted on her social media celebrating 23 years since the amazing movie selena came out.
Jennifer lopez talks how she prepped for selena movie on. Selena, the movie, achieved two historic milestones. The 50yearold took to instagram on saturday where she honored the 23rd anniversary of the 1997 biopic film selena. Lo, jennifer lopez shed her own identity and became the late latin recording artist selena. Please share your memories of selena and the movie with me below. Jennifer lopez pays tribute to selena on biopics 23rd anniversary. Lopez carries out her performance with such electricity and charisma, the movie is today considered a classic biopic. Mar 22, 2020 jennifer lopez paid tribute to the singer who inspired her on saturday the 50yearold actress and singer posted a loving video in honor of mexicanamerican singer selena qintanilla days ahead.
Jennifer lopez celebrates selena biopic with heartfelt. Unique cover auditions on got talent, idols and x factor top talent duration. The movie was a sweet and sour experience for the fans of the queen of texmex. 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. Lo, is an american actress, singer, dancer, fashion designer, producer, and businesswoman. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena with tribute 23 years after. However, it was felt that since the movie would be released so. Singeractor jennifer lopez paid tribute to slain mexicanamerican icon selena quintanilla ahead of her 25th death anniversary. It has been 23 years since the biopic depicting the life of selena quintanilla was released. Jennifer lopez in 1997s selena scott del amoafp via getty images. Jennifer lopez commemorated the 25th anniversary of selenas death, as well as the 23rd anniversary of her playing the tejano music legend in the 1997 film selena.
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. Selena 1997 official trailer jennifer lopez, edward james olmos movie hd the true story of selena quintanillaperez, a texasborn. Thanks to the movie of your artistic career began in the united states. Jennifer lopez immersed herself before selena movie role. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena ahead of 25th anniversary. It was a beautiful time in my life and it taught me so much. In the title rose, jennifer lopez is herself electrifying. On the 23rd anniversary of selenas death, we revisit an interview with jennifer lopez where she spoke exclusively with billboard about playing the tejano star. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena with tribute 23 years.
Apr 02, 2020 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. Jennifer lopez slept in selena quintanillas bed to prep. What makes this movie work is jennifer lopezs electric performance as selena, capturing the charismatic aspects of selenas stage persona and the essence. What makes this movie work is jennifer lopez s electric performance as selena, capturing the charismatic aspects of selena s stage persona and. There was a moment of silence when the film was over. Selena, the film about the singer of music, texmex, selena quintanilla, shows that your career and murderpremiere on may 21. 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. Jennifer lopez pays tribute to selena quintanilla on the. 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. 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.
Selena quintanilla and jennifer lopez movie comparison duration. When jennifer lopez signed on to play selena, she expected to be providing her own vocals. Jennifer lopez is celebrating 23 years since her breakout film role in. Selena is a 1997 american biographical musical drama film about the life and career of the late tejano. The impact playing selena had on the actress life long before she was known simply as j. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena quintanilla 23 years. Mar 21, 2020 jennifer lopez is celebrating selena today, and she wants you to join her. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena quintanilla 23 years after. Jennifer lopez pays tribute to selena on biopics 23rd. Selena was released 23 years ago today, immortalizing the texas performer and transforming jennifer lopez into a toptier star. The 50yearold took to instagram on saturday where she honored the 23rd anniversary of the 1997 biopic film selena, in which she played. Jennifer lynn lopez born july 24, 1969, also known by her nickname j. Jennifer lopez and rebecca lee meza did beautiful starring as selena. No matter what i am doing, when this movie comes on tv, i get sucked in.
The film launched lopezs singing and acting career. Lo, jennifer lopez shed her own identity and became the late latin recording artist selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic movie, selena. Lo, jennifer lopez shed her own identity and became the late latin recording artist selena quintanilla in. Selena full movie drama 1997 hd jennifer lopez, edward.
Jennifer lopez pays tribute to selena quintanilla on the 23rd. Shes also tried to emulate selena by starting her own singing career. Apr 03, 2019 on the heels of the 24th anniversary of selena quintanillas untimely death, jennifer lopez is opening up about the late tejano star. Jennifer lopez celebrates selenas legacy with heartfelt. Jennifer lopez does an awesome job in playing selena and is great in angel eyes. Bidi bidi bom bom selena interpretado por jennifer lopez. Why in the special features are the mom and sister that played in the movie switched. Since then, the 49yearold actress has become a household name.
Mar 22, 2020 jennifer lopez earned a golden globe nomination for her role as selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic selena. Selena is a 1997 american biographical musical drama film written and directed by gregory. The film was a commercial and critical success and is often cited by critics as her breakout role. Jennifer lopez on how selena changed her life variety. Selena the movie dreaming of you full version youtube. The film debuted in the year 1997 and the year 2020 is equivalent to 23 years after it came to light, receive millions of dollars in the cash. 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. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena film anniversary with. Dec 09, 2019 long before she was known simply as j. Edward james olmos, jon seda and others also shine in a poignant, heartwarming movie that deserves a. 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. Video of selena full movie for fans of jennifer lopez.
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