Selena 1997 Full Movie fmovies

Selena Full Movie fmovies

Plot Summary

The film opens backstage at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas on February 26, 1995, right before Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Pérez plays to a sold-out crowd (“Disco Medley”).

Early Life and Music Career

In 1961, young Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and his band “The Dinos” are rejected by a restaurant owner after an audition in Texas. They perform for a Mexican-American nightclub, but a riot ensues when they do not perform the audience’s preferred Tejano music, but rather American pop (“Oldies Medley”).

Twenty years later, Abraham is married to Marcella Samora, with three children: son Abraham III (A.B.), and daughters Suzette and Selena. Discovering Selena’s singing talent, Abraham creates the band “Selena y Los Dinos”, her as lead singer, A.B. on bass, and Suzette on drums. Initially reluctant, the children enjoy making music (“We Belong Together”).

Rise to Fame and Personal Life

Moving to Corpus Christi, Texas, the band goes on the road to support the family. After lackluster reception at a carnival, Selena begins adding more dance and personality into her acts. The band’s success grows following local performances. In 1989, Selena reveals her bustier during a carnival performance (“Baila Esta Cumbia”), angering Abraham due to its sexually suggestive nature.

In 1990, Chris Pérez auditions as the guitarist. Abraham disapproves of his heavy metal style but hires him after he agrees to cut his hair. Then Selena and Chris eventually fall in love. In 1992, when Chris’ former band members trash a hotel suite, Abraham threatens to fire him. A.B. pleads with him to reconsider, mentioning he is needed for their upcoming tour in Mexico.

Tragic End and Legacy

In 1994, José Behar and music executives from EMI Latin attend a Selena concert (“Bidi Bidi Bom Bom”/”No Me Queda Más”) and offer her the chance to record an English-language album, showing that she has successfully broken down cultural barriers. Selena opens her first Selena Etc. boutique and asks her fan club president Yolanda Saldívar to manage it.

One night, Abraham tells Selena fans are upset as they paid to join her fan club but received nothing. Other funds that Yolanda has been handling cannot be accounted for, and vital business records are missing. Summoned to Q-Productions and confronted by Abraham, Selena, and Suzette, Yolanda denies wrongdoing and says she will find the missing documents. While on the road Selena talks to her mother about being accepted in the English-speaking market with the upcoming crossover album and tour as well as possibly starting a family (“Dreaming of You”).

Conclusion

On March 31, 1995, Selena is fatally shot offscreen by Yolanda, who then ends up in a standoff into the night with police and negotiation units. The Quintanilla-Pérez family mourns Selena’s death, while a candlelight vigil is held by her fans. Watch the emotional journey of Selena’s life and career in “Selena”, available for viewing on fmovies now.