The movie Selena, released in 1997, is a biographical drama that portrays the life story of Texas-born Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla. This article provides information about the movie’s filming locations, the roles of the actors, and other interesting backstage details.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Selena was shot in several locations. The places include San Antonio, Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas, Strawberry Fairgrounds in Poteet, Texas, Monterrey in Nuevo León, Mexico, and Houston, Texas. The filming began on the date of September 4, 1996.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Lopez | Selena Quintanilla |
| Jackie Guerra | Suzette Quintanilla |
| Constance Marie | Marcela Quintanilla |
| Jon Seda | Chris Perez |
| Edward James Olmos | Abraham Quintanilla |
| Jacob Vargas | Abie Quintanilla |
| Pete Astudillo | Self – Dinos 1990’s |
| Ricky Vela | Self – Dinos 1990’s |
| Don Shelton | Stage Dancer |
| Richard Coca | Bobby – Dinos 1961 |
| George Perez | Seff – Dinos 1961 |
| Brian Fallteen | Club Owner |
| Carmen Martínez | Irate Club Goer |
| Elisabeth Gonzalez | Irate Club Goer |
| Richard Iglesias | Irate Club Goer |
| Everett Sifuentes | Lerma’s Club Owner |
| Gil Glasgow | Police Officer – 1961 |
| Rebecca Lee Meza | Young Selena |
| Victoria Elena Flores | Young Suzette |
| Rafael Tamayo | Young Abie |
| Carl William Holler | Neighbor |
| Bel Hernandez | Delores Quintanilla |
| Gail Cronauer | Women Customer |
| Elia Ortiz | Waitress |
| Fernando Cubillas | Eddie Quintanilla |
| Sal Lopez | Juan Luis |
| Erick Carrillo | First Cholo |
| Frank Mendez | Second Cholo |
| Seidy Lopez | Deborah |
| Francisco J. De La Fuente | Hotel Manager |
| Don Cass | Security Guard |
| Keith Kaslow | Hotel Manager |
| Peter P. Montejano | Chris’ Friend |
| Michael Guerrero | Chris’ Friend |
| Ronald Gonzales | Chris’ Friend |
| Martha Flores | Monterrey Reporter |
| Terry Elena Ordaz | Monterrey Reporter |
| Marcos Padilla | Concert Official |
| Valerio Longoria Sr. | Accordian Player |
| Philip Raybourn | Bungie Jump Attendant |
| Mark Carrillo | Manuel |
| Darline Tigrett | Mexico City Reporter |
| Donnie Neubauer | Record Executive |
| John Verea | Jose Behar |
| Joe Stevens | Record Producer |
| Lupe Ontiveros | Yolanda Saldivar |
| Marika Baca | Pedicurist |
| Michelle McManus | Pedicurist |
| Barbara Petricini-Buxton | Saleslady |
| Leonardo Martinez | Boutique Worker |
| Molly Moroney | Store Manager |
| Desi McGill | Blonde Teenager |
| Tom Christopher | Grammy Presenter |
| Cora Cardona | Head Seamstress |
| Amin Mery | Paramedic |
| Yvonne Falcon | Reporter |
| Lori Berlanga | Auditorium Announcer (uncredited) |
| Paige Boller | Special Talent (uncredited) |
| Larry Cashion | Grammy Presenter #2 (uncredited) |
| Jeff Dylan Graham | Young Selena’s Friend (uncredited) |
| Jason Bradley Jacobs | Record Company Executive (uncredited) |
| Raven Kaylor | Background (uncredited) |
| Gilberto Mazmanyan | Astrodome Concert Goer (uncredited) |
| Ray Melendez | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Rick Olmos | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Veronica Pierce | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| A.B. Quintanilla | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Suzette Quintanilla | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Xavier Ramirez | VIP Crew (uncredited) |
| Marc Kenneth Robinson | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Selena | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Darlene Tygrett | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Gena West | Rodeo Dancer (uncredited) |
| Andie Ximenes | News Photographer (uncredited) |
| Nicole Young | Girl at Grammy Awards (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Selena, the movie was released on March 21, 1997, in the United States.
- The film spans 2 hours and 7 minutes and falls under the genre of Biography and Drama.
- The story of Selena charts her rise from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having top albums on Latin music charts.
- The movie was directed and written by Gregory Nava.
- The film’s stars include Jennifer Lopez, who played Selena Quintanilla, Jackie Guerra as Suzette Quintanilla, and Constance Marie as Marcela Quintanilla. Jennifer Lopez’s role, in particular, was applauded indeed.
- The movie has received 9 awards and 6 nominations until now.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 29.4251905
- Longitude: -98.4945922
- Place ID: ChIJrw7QBK9YXIYRvBagEDvhVgg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Antonio, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 27.8005828
- Longitude: -97.39638099999999
- Place ID: ChIJs9KSYYBfaIYRj5AOiZNQ0a4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Corpus Christi, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Strawberry Fairgrounds – 9199 N. State Highway 16, Poteet, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 29.0421856
- Longitude: -98.58541149999999
- Place ID: ChIJL03Ir6WuXYYRErwlfK-mGWA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9199 TX-16, Poteet, TX 78065, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Latitude: 25.6866142
- Longitude: -100.3161126
- Place ID: ChIJ9fg3tDGVYoYRlJjIasrT06M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Monterrey
- Location Name: Houston, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 29.7600771
- Longitude: -95.37011079999999
- Place ID: ChIJAYWNSLS4QIYROwVl894CDco
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Houston, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
