Fifty-three years ago today, the world was blessed with the birth of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, who became an eternal icon in Latin pop culture and music. Selena blazed a trail for the música Mexicana explosion that we're seeing today and the Latina pop stars who have followed in her footsteps. Her impact is often minimized in comparison to the circumstances of her tragic death. However, her music - and how she bridged the gap between her Mexican and American identities - continue to resonate with new generations of Latine fans.
Selena Quintanilla was born on April 16, 1971, and grew up in Corpus Christi, TX. She was an Aries, a sign often described as "passionate, brave, and headstrong." Indeed of conforming with the música Mexicana artists of the time, she paved the way for herself by proudly embracing her Chicana identity. With influences like Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Jody Watley, and Gloria Estefan,...
Selena Quintanilla was born on April 16, 1971, and grew up in Corpus Christi, TX. She was an Aries, a sign often described as "passionate, brave, and headstrong." Indeed of conforming with the música Mexicana artists of the time, she paved the way for herself by proudly embracing her Chicana identity. With influences like Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Jody Watley, and Gloria Estefan,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Lucas Villa
- Popsugar.com
‘Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them’: Where to Watch the Yolanda Saldivar Documentary Online
The woman who killed Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla is back in the spotlight with a brand new documentary series that hears from Yolanda Saldivar for the first time.
Titled Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them, the two-part docuseries is now streaming on Peacock and features an exclusive interview with Saldivar from prison, where she has been held since 1995 after being convicted of Selena’s murder. The series also features interviews with Saldivar’s family members and authorities who responded to the scene of Selena’s shocking murder in 1995.
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Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them first aired in two parts on Oxygen on Feb.
Titled Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them, the two-part docuseries is now streaming on Peacock and features an exclusive interview with Saldivar from prison, where she has been held since 1995 after being convicted of Selena’s murder. The series also features interviews with Saldivar’s family members and authorities who responded to the scene of Selena’s shocking murder in 1995.
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Want to watch the Yolanda Saldivar documentary? Here’s everything you need to know.
How to Watch Yolanda Saldivar Documentary Online
Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them first aired in two parts on Oxygen on Feb.
- 3/25/2024
- by Tim Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Get ready for another revealing episode of “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them” as Season 1 Episode 2, titled “Room 158,” delves deeper into the tragic events surrounding Selena’s untimely death. In this installment, viewers will witness Yolanda Saldivar and her family sharing documents and information they believe will shed new light on the events that transpired inside Room 158 of the hotel where Selena tragically lost her life.
This episode promises to offer insight into the moments leading up to Selena’s passing and the dynamics between Selena and Yolanda in the weeks preceding the fateful incident. With exclusive revelations and firsthand accounts, “Room 158” aims to challenge existing narratives and provide a fresh perspective on this heartbreaking chapter in music history.
Tune in to Oxygen at 10:00 Pm this Sunday, March 31, 2024, to uncover the truth behind “Room 158” and the secrets it holds in “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them.”
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This episode promises to offer insight into the moments leading up to Selena’s passing and the dynamics between Selena and Yolanda in the weeks preceding the fateful incident. With exclusive revelations and firsthand accounts, “Room 158” aims to challenge existing narratives and provide a fresh perspective on this heartbreaking chapter in music history.
Tune in to Oxygen at 10:00 Pm this Sunday, March 31, 2024, to uncover the truth behind “Room 158” and the secrets it holds in “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them.”
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- 3/24/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a riveting premiere of “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them” airing on Oxygen this Sunday at 8:00 Pm. In Season 1 Episode 1, titled “The Woman in the Red Truck,” viewers will delve into the complex relationship between Yolanda Saldivar and Tejano music sensation Selena Quintanilla Perez.
This groundbreaking documentary features an exclusive interview with Yolanda Saldivar, shedding new light on the events leading up to the tragic day in 1995 when Selena’s life was cut short. As Yolanda speaks out about her relationship with the beloved singer, viewers will gain insight into the dynamics at play and the circumstances surrounding the shocking crime.
With never-before-heard revelations and candid reflections, “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them” promises to be a compelling exploration of one of the most infamous tragedies in music history. Don’t miss the premiere of this gripping documentary on Oxygen at 8:00 Pm this Sunday,...
This groundbreaking documentary features an exclusive interview with Yolanda Saldivar, shedding new light on the events leading up to the tragic day in 1995 when Selena’s life was cut short. As Yolanda speaks out about her relationship with the beloved singer, viewers will gain insight into the dynamics at play and the circumstances surrounding the shocking crime.
With never-before-heard revelations and candid reflections, “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them” promises to be a compelling exploration of one of the most infamous tragedies in music history. Don’t miss the premiere of this gripping documentary on Oxygen at 8:00 Pm this Sunday,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Oxygen’s newest captivating true crime docuseries is debuting this weekend. It tells another side to the story of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Perez’s shocking death and features her killer, Yolanda Saldivar’s account. Don’t miss the thrilling two-part docuseries, “Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them.” It kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Sunday, Feb. 18. on Oxygen. You can watch Oxygen with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can watch Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them and Oxygen with a Free Trial of Fubo. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Peacock, or YouTube TV.
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- 2/17/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Get ready for a riveting episode of “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them” as Season 1 Episode 2, titled “Room 158,” airs on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at 7:00 Pm on Oxygen.
In this highly anticipated installment, viewers will delve deeper into the tragic events surrounding the untimely death of the beloved singer Selena. Yolanda Saldivar and her family step into the spotlight, unveiling documents and information that they believe will change the narrative of what occurred inside the hotel room where Selena met her fate, as well as the events leading up to that fateful day.
As secrets are unearthed and new revelations come to light, tensions mount and emotions run high. With each piece of evidence presented, the truth becomes increasingly elusive, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover the full story behind this heartbreaking chapter in music history.
Don’t miss the gripping Season 1 Episode 2, “Room...
In this highly anticipated installment, viewers will delve deeper into the tragic events surrounding the untimely death of the beloved singer Selena. Yolanda Saldivar and her family step into the spotlight, unveiling documents and information that they believe will change the narrative of what occurred inside the hotel room where Selena met her fate, as well as the events leading up to that fateful day.
As secrets are unearthed and new revelations come to light, tensions mount and emotions run high. With each piece of evidence presented, the truth becomes increasingly elusive, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover the full story behind this heartbreaking chapter in music history.
Don’t miss the gripping Season 1 Episode 2, “Room...
- 2/11/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready to delve into one of the most infamous stories in music history with the premiere of “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them” on Oxygen! Season 1 Episode 1, titled “The Woman in the Red Truck,” airs at 8:00 Pm on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, and promises to offer viewers a gripping look into the complex relationship between Tejano music sensation Selena Quintanilla Perez and her killer, Yolanda Saldivar.
In this highly anticipated episode, Yolanda Saldivar breaks her silence and speaks out about her relationship with Selena, offering new insights and perspectives on the events that led to that tragic day in 1995. Through intimate interviews and never-before-seen footage, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics between these two women and the circumstances that ultimately led to Selena’s untimely death.
As the premiere unfolds, viewers will be drawn into a compelling narrative that explores the secrets, lies, and betrayals...
In this highly anticipated episode, Yolanda Saldivar breaks her silence and speaks out about her relationship with Selena, offering new insights and perspectives on the events that led to that tragic day in 1995. Through intimate interviews and never-before-seen footage, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics between these two women and the circumstances that ultimately led to Selena’s untimely death.
As the premiere unfolds, viewers will be drawn into a compelling narrative that explores the secrets, lies, and betrayals...
- 2/10/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Yolanda Saldivar, Selena Quintanilla’s killer, is speaking from prison ahead of her eligibility for parole in 2025 in a new Oxygen True Crime docuseries.
Nearly 30 years ago, Saldivar killed the Tejano star, and in the two-part limited docuseries Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them, Saldivar shares her interpretation of events and claims that everything wasn’t as it seemed.
The series premieres with back-to-back episodes on Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt and concludes on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Episodes will be available to stream on Peacock the day after they air.
In a series of wide-ranging interviews from prison, Saldivar details her working relationship and friendship with Selena. Members of Saldivar’s family discuss the two women and share never-before-revealed documents and recordings in an effort to show there was more to the tragedy than the public knows.
“I knew her secrets,” Saldivar said in the trailer for the docuseries.
Nearly 30 years ago, Saldivar killed the Tejano star, and in the two-part limited docuseries Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them, Saldivar shares her interpretation of events and claims that everything wasn’t as it seemed.
The series premieres with back-to-back episodes on Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt and concludes on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Episodes will be available to stream on Peacock the day after they air.
In a series of wide-ranging interviews from prison, Saldivar details her working relationship and friendship with Selena. Members of Saldivar’s family discuss the two women and share never-before-revealed documents and recordings in an effort to show there was more to the tragedy than the public knows.
“I knew her secrets,” Saldivar said in the trailer for the docuseries.
- 2/3/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Oxygen True Crime’s Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them revisits the murder of Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez by her fan club president and boutiques manager Yolanda Saldivar. The two-part limited series features new interviews with the convicted murderer who’ll be up for parole next year, as well as interviews with investigators and law enforcement personnel involved in the case.
Saldivar was found guilty of shooting the popular singer during a confrontation over financial discrepancies. (Selena believed Saldívar embezzled money from her businesses.) The jury convicted Saldivar of first-degree murder on October 23, 1995 and she was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after serving 30 years.
Part one of the two-part series will premiere on February 17, 2024 at 8pm Et/Pt. Part two follows on February 18th at 7pm Et/Pt.
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Saldivar was found guilty of shooting the popular singer during a confrontation over financial discrepancies. (Selena believed Saldívar embezzled money from her businesses.) The jury convicted Saldivar of first-degree murder on October 23, 1995 and she was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after serving 30 years.
Part one of the two-part series will premiere on February 17, 2024 at 8pm Et/Pt. Part two follows on February 18th at 7pm Et/Pt.
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- 2/3/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Yolanda Saldivar is serving her prison term for the murder of Selena, the young Latina singer who dominated the charts and bagged several awards at a young age. Saldivar left her career as a nurse to serve as president of Selena’s fan club in the early 1990s, an opportunity she utilized to infiltrate the singer’s personal space. At first, Saldivar did a great job growing Selena’s fanbase and ultimately earned a promotion to manage her clothing boutiques, Selena Etc. The relationship between the two continued to grow until Selena’s family discovered dirty secrets about Saldivar. In a tragic turn of...
- 1/31/2024
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
Earlier this month, Ashley Leechin, a registered nurse, mom of two kids, and TikTok creator known for her uncanny resemblance to Taylor Swift, posted a Change.org petition on her page. “This petition shares me side [sic] & is to help stop cyber bullying, harassment & false defamation towards myself, Ashley Leechin, as well as others,” she wrote.
In the petition, Leechin, who has 1.1 million followers on TikTok, addressed a laundry list of allegations that people have leveled against her on the platform, such as that she voted for Trump (she is a...
In the petition, Leechin, who has 1.1 million followers on TikTok, addressed a laundry list of allegations that people have leveled against her on the platform, such as that she voted for Trump (she is a...
- 2/18/2023
- by EJ Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
The fashion industry is cutthroat, as the ladies of RuPaul’s Drag Race were reminded on Friday. You know the old saying: One day you’re in, and the next day you’re… sashaying away? Yeah, that sounds right.
Episode 5 divided the remaining queens of Season 15 into groups of three, each of which would present a cohesive collection inspired by one of the judges’ home design aesthetics. More than “inspired by,” actually. The queens literally had to make their looks out of furniture pieces — you know, because design challenges aren’t stressful enough already.
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Episode 5 divided the remaining queens of Season 15 into groups of three, each of which would present a cohesive collection inspired by one of the judges’ home design aesthetics. More than “inspired by,” actually. The queens literally had to make their looks out of furniture pieces — you know, because design challenges aren’t stressful enough already.
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- 1/28/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Jennifer Lopez’s Kids Were Surprised By ‘Selena’: ‘I Don’t Think They Realized That She Passed Away’
Jennifer Lopez is slowly introducing her kids to her old movies.
In an interview on “Today”, the “Shotgun Wedding” star talked about sharing her films with her 14-year-old twins, Max and Emme.
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“They’ve watched ‘Maid in Manhattan’ and ‘The Wedding Planner’, funnily enough,” Lopez said. “They haven’t gotten into like, ‘Out of Sight’. They saw ‘Selena’.”
Lopez said that the kids’ reaction to the 1997 biopic about the late singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez was “kind of sweet,” explaining, “Because I don’t think they realized that she passed away. And so, at the end of the movie, they were like, ‘Nooooooooooo!'”
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Quintanilla-Pérez, known as the Queen of Tejano Music, was killed by her friend and business partner Yolanda Saldívar,...
In an interview on “Today”, the “Shotgun Wedding” star talked about sharing her films with her 14-year-old twins, Max and Emme.
Read More: Jennifer Lopez Is Ready For Her ‘Shotgun Wedding’ Press Tour: ‘On Wednesdays We Wear Pink’
“They’ve watched ‘Maid in Manhattan’ and ‘The Wedding Planner’, funnily enough,” Lopez said. “They haven’t gotten into like, ‘Out of Sight’. They saw ‘Selena’.”
Lopez said that the kids’ reaction to the 1997 biopic about the late singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez was “kind of sweet,” explaining, “Because I don’t think they realized that she passed away. And so, at the end of the movie, they were like, ‘Nooooooooooo!'”
Read More: ‘Shotgun Wedding’ New Trailer: Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel Hilariously Salvage A Chaotic Wedding
Quintanilla-Pérez, known as the Queen of Tejano Music, was killed by her friend and business partner Yolanda Saldívar,...
- 1/17/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Selena: The Series Part 2,” streaming now on Netflix.
As the 18-episode saga of singer-songwriter Selena Quintanilla’s (played by Christian Serratos) rise to stardom came to a close, it had to do so with her untimely death at the hands of her former fan club president Yolanda Saldivar (Natasha Perez).
But because the Netflix drama was designed to be a celebration of her life, her music and her family, the tragic shooting was not shown on-screen. Instead, Selena staunchly defended her friend and stood by her side, even after her father Abraham (Ricardo Chavira) proved Yolanda was embezzling. She took her call when Yolanda said something terrible had happened to her in Mexico and followed her to a motel, where the point of view switched to that of a hospitality worker cleaning another room. An off-camera gunshot rang out,...
As the 18-episode saga of singer-songwriter Selena Quintanilla’s (played by Christian Serratos) rise to stardom came to a close, it had to do so with her untimely death at the hands of her former fan club president Yolanda Saldivar (Natasha Perez).
But because the Netflix drama was designed to be a celebration of her life, her music and her family, the tragic shooting was not shown on-screen. Instead, Selena staunchly defended her friend and stood by her side, even after her father Abraham (Ricardo Chavira) proved Yolanda was embezzling. She took her call when Yolanda said something terrible had happened to her in Mexico and followed her to a motel, where the point of view switched to that of a hospitality worker cleaning another room. An off-camera gunshot rang out,...
- 5/4/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
The subculture of Selena Quintanilla Pérez super-fandom, or Selenidad, was born out of grief. After the Queen of Tejano music was murdered on March 31st, 1995 — shot once in the back by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar — her Mexican American fans mourned her. For some it was like a close relative had been assassinated and an untouchable, living religious diva was extinguished before she could perform her miracles.
When Dreaming of You, her first English-language album, was released posthumously that summer, it sold over 175,000 copies in a single...
When Dreaming of You, her first English-language album, was released posthumously that summer, it sold over 175,000 copies in a single...
- 4/30/2021
- by Rosa Sanchez
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix released a first look at Season 2 of “The Circle,” which unfolds over four weeks from April 14 to May 5.
Eight new contestants will flirt, befriend, squabble and compete in challenges against each other on a unique social media platform to earn a $100,000 prize and the title of top influencer. Among the new contestants are Chloe Veitch from Netflix’s “Too Hot to Handle.” Watch the trailer below for the revealing of the other first eight contestants. Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, Jo Harcourt Smith, Toni Ireland, Richard Foster and Chet Fenster serve as executive producers.
Also in today’s TV news roundup, the Oprah Winfrey Network announced the launch of its Own Your Health initiative, which provides tools and resources to empower Black women to own their health. By partnering with health equity leaders, the campaign aims to address the unique health concerns Black women face, including higher rates of illnesses,...
Eight new contestants will flirt, befriend, squabble and compete in challenges against each other on a unique social media platform to earn a $100,000 prize and the title of top influencer. Among the new contestants are Chloe Veitch from Netflix’s “Too Hot to Handle.” Watch the trailer below for the revealing of the other first eight contestants. Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, Jo Harcourt Smith, Toni Ireland, Richard Foster and Chet Fenster serve as executive producers.
Also in today’s TV news roundup, the Oprah Winfrey Network announced the launch of its Own Your Health initiative, which provides tools and resources to empower Black women to own their health. By partnering with health equity leaders, the campaign aims to address the unique health concerns Black women face, including higher rates of illnesses,...
- 4/5/2021
- by Haley Bosselman and Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
26 years later, Selena Quintanilla's death is still painful for her friends, family and fans alike. Tonight's brand new episode of E!'s True Hollywood Story titled "Death of Innocence" will explore the tragic losses of talented stars within the entertainment industry. The late Tejano singer was shot and killed by friend and former fan club manager Yolanda Saldivar on March 31, 1995, though her legacy lives on to this day almost 26 years later to the day. In the above sneak peek, Selena's husband and bandmate Chris Perez recounts her tragic loss in a brand new Ths interview. "It was traumatic. It was the hardest thing up until that point that I had ever had to go...
- 3/29/2021
- E! Online
Selena Quintanilla's life and legacy continue to be celebrated. It's hard to believe it's been 25 years since the world lost an icon after she was unexpectedly murdered by Yolanda Saldivar, her Fan Club president, on March 31, 1995 in Corpus Christi, Texas. But despite the tragedy, Selena has continued to influence and impact the music, fashion and beauty industry. Case in point? There have been two (wildly successful) makeup collections by Mac Cosmetics in her honor. Plus, many retailers now carry clothing with her image embossed on t-shirts, jackets, hoodies, accessories and more. And now, Netflix has released the highly anticipated television show based on her and her...
- 12/5/2020
- E! Online
Yolanda Saldívar, the woman who killed Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Perez, appears in only one shot in Netflix’s “Selena: The Series.” But the actress who plays her, Natasha Perez, said she fears that fans may confuse her with the real-life murderer she portrays on screen.
Before we go any further, it’s important to note that Perez is not related to Selena or her husband, Chris Perez. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actress also wanted to make it clear that her portrayal of Saldívar is purely for entertainment purposes.
“I remember thinking I’d like to see what it’s like playing an evil villain. It sounded fascinating from an actor’s standpoint, to dissect what someone like that has going through their minds,” Perez told EW. “I remember working with the director on the scene and she asked me how I was feeling. I told her I was feeling conflicted.
Before we go any further, it’s important to note that Perez is not related to Selena or her husband, Chris Perez. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actress also wanted to make it clear that her portrayal of Saldívar is purely for entertainment purposes.
“I remember thinking I’d like to see what it’s like playing an evil villain. It sounded fascinating from an actor’s standpoint, to dissect what someone like that has going through their minds,” Perez told EW. “I remember working with the director on the scene and she asked me how I was feeling. I told her I was feeling conflicted.
- 12/5/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
(Warning: This post contains spoilers about Part 1 of Netflix’s “Selena: The Series.”)
Netflix’s “Selena: The Series” portrays the beautiful — and nerve-wracking — forbidden love story between Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla and her bandmate and future husband, Chris Perez. In the show, the pair chose to hide their budding romance from Selena’s father and band manager for fear that he would kick Perez out of the band. But did it happen like that in real life?
Let’s break it down. It’s true that the pair met in 1989 when Perez, a talented guitarist, joined Selena y Los Dinos. It’s also true that they were immediately drawn to each other — although the meet-cute scene in the Netflix series where the two come face to face in the doorway of Selena’s Corpus Christi home is likely a bit of artistic license on the part of the show’s writers.
Netflix’s “Selena: The Series” portrays the beautiful — and nerve-wracking — forbidden love story between Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla and her bandmate and future husband, Chris Perez. In the show, the pair chose to hide their budding romance from Selena’s father and band manager for fear that he would kick Perez out of the band. But did it happen like that in real life?
Let’s break it down. It’s true that the pair met in 1989 when Perez, a talented guitarist, joined Selena y Los Dinos. It’s also true that they were immediately drawn to each other — although the meet-cute scene in the Netflix series where the two come face to face in the doorway of Selena’s Corpus Christi home is likely a bit of artistic license on the part of the show’s writers.
- 12/5/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
The cast of Netflix's Selena: The Series is aware that fans have strong feelings toward beloved singer and icon Selena Quintanilla. Natasha Perez, who portrays Yolanda Saldivar in the new streaming series, told Entertainment Weekly that she had conflicting emotions about taking on the role. Yolanda was Selena's business associate and fan club president, and is currently serving out her life sentence for murdering the Tejano performer on March 31, 1995 in Corpus Christi, Texas. "I remember thinking I'd like to see what it's like playing an evil villain," Natasha said in the interview that published on Friday, Dec. 4. "It sounded fascinating from an actor's standpoint, to...
- 12/5/2020
- E! Online
Warning: Spoilers follow for Part 1 Netflix’s “Selena: The Series.”
Part one of Netflix’s “Selena: The Series” covers the life of late Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Perez, from her childhood growing up in Texas through the beginning of her rise to stardom. But one thing viewers may not have known about the Mexican-American singer is that although she sang songs in Spanish for the majority of her career, she didn’t grow up speaking the language.
In the first two episodes of the series, we learn that although Selena was in touch with her Mexican heritage, her family spoke English at home. She was born in Lake Jackson, Texas, and the Quintanilla family later moved to father Abraham Quintanilla’s birthplace of Corpus Christi.
Abraham discovered his daughter’s talent for singing when she was six years old, and soon after he formed the family band that would go...
Part one of Netflix’s “Selena: The Series” covers the life of late Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Perez, from her childhood growing up in Texas through the beginning of her rise to stardom. But one thing viewers may not have known about the Mexican-American singer is that although she sang songs in Spanish for the majority of her career, she didn’t grow up speaking the language.
In the first two episodes of the series, we learn that although Selena was in touch with her Mexican heritage, her family spoke English at home. She was born in Lake Jackson, Texas, and the Quintanilla family later moved to father Abraham Quintanilla’s birthplace of Corpus Christi.
Abraham discovered his daughter’s talent for singing when she was six years old, and soon after he formed the family band that would go...
- 12/4/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
‘Selena: The Series’ all set to go live today on 4th December 2020 based on the life story of Grammy-winner Tejana singer Selena Quintanilla. Apparently the singer was shot dead and killed by Yolanda Saldivar, her friend and former manager on March 31, 1995. She was 23.
‘Selena: The Series’ follows the story of Selena Quintanilla (played by Christian Serratos), as she rises from her humble Texas beginnings to her superstar status. Part one of ‘Selena: The Series’, which was developed and executive produced by the Quintanilla family alongside Netflix. ‘Selena: The series’ also features Ricardo Chavira as Abraham Quintanilla, Gabriel Chavarria as Selena’s brother Ab, along with Hunter Reese Pena, Jesse Posey, Julio Macias and Carlos Alfredo Jr. set as series regulars and Juan Martinez, Daniela Estrada and Paul Rodriguez Jr. to recur.
It’s finally here! Selena: The Series premieres Worldwide on @netflix at Midnight | Pst #selenatheseries
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‘Selena: The Series’ follows the story of Selena Quintanilla (played by Christian Serratos), as she rises from her humble Texas beginnings to her superstar status. Part one of ‘Selena: The Series’, which was developed and executive produced by the Quintanilla family alongside Netflix. ‘Selena: The series’ also features Ricardo Chavira as Abraham Quintanilla, Gabriel Chavarria as Selena’s brother Ab, along with Hunter Reese Pena, Jesse Posey, Julio Macias and Carlos Alfredo Jr. set as series regulars and Juan Martinez, Daniela Estrada and Paul Rodriguez Jr. to recur.
It’s finally here! Selena: The Series premieres Worldwide on @netflix at Midnight | Pst #selenatheseries
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- 12/4/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
This is Christian Serratos like you've never seen her before.
Netflix on Monday dropped the full-length trailer for its two-season limited series, Selena: The Series.
Serratos, best known for starring as Rosita on The Walking Dead, debuts as the late Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla in the first footage of the freshman season.
Quintanilla was a huge star, but her life was tragically cut short when she was murdered by fan club president Yolanda Saldivar in 1995.
The series is a biographical coming-of-age story based on the life of Selena as she chases her dreams, and the heart-wrenching and life-changing sacrifices she and her family make as they navigate the highs and lows of success, loss, love, and music.
"Before she became the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla was a young girl from Texas with big dreams and an even bigger voice," reads the official logline.
"The two-part coming-of-age drama Selena:...
Netflix on Monday dropped the full-length trailer for its two-season limited series, Selena: The Series.
Serratos, best known for starring as Rosita on The Walking Dead, debuts as the late Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla in the first footage of the freshman season.
Quintanilla was a huge star, but her life was tragically cut short when she was murdered by fan club president Yolanda Saldivar in 1995.
The series is a biographical coming-of-age story based on the life of Selena as she chases her dreams, and the heart-wrenching and life-changing sacrifices she and her family make as they navigate the highs and lows of success, loss, love, and music.
"Before she became the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla was a young girl from Texas with big dreams and an even bigger voice," reads the official logline.
"The two-part coming-of-age drama Selena:...
- 10/26/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
'Selena: The series', a biographical drama about Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla is coming to Netflix.
The streaming giant unveiled a release date and a trailer for the highly anticipated project on Tuesday, which was forced to stop filming because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The premiere date was announced via Netflix’s Latinx Twitter page Con Todo. “Every Legend Begins With a Dream,” read the post.
The streaming giant unveiled a release date and a trailer for the highly anticipated project on Tuesday, which was forced to stop filming because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The premiere date was announced via Netflix’s Latinx Twitter page Con Todo. “Every Legend Begins With a Dream,” read the post.
- 10/7/2020
- by Omkar Padte
- GlamSham
Jennifer Lopez is celebrating 23 years since her breakout film role in Selena.
On Saturday, the “Let’s Get Loud” singer paid tribute on Instagram to the 1997 biopic film, in which she played Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.
The three-minute video begins with a scene from the biopic as Lopez, 50, opens up about the role, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination at the time.
“I just go right back to the beginning of the movie in the first day of shooting and really trying to find the essence of who she was,” the actress says. “She was an artist and...
On Saturday, the “Let’s Get Loud” singer paid tribute on Instagram to the 1997 biopic film, in which she played Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.
The three-minute video begins with a scene from the biopic as Lopez, 50, opens up about the role, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination at the time.
“I just go right back to the beginning of the movie in the first day of shooting and really trying to find the essence of who she was,” the actress says. “She was an artist and...
- 3/22/2020
- by Eric Todisco
- PEOPLE.com
It's hard to overstate just what sort an impact Selena Quintanilla made on the world in her all-too-brief time in it. The Queen of Tejano music, whose debut self-titled album was released 30 years ago on October 17, 1989, had already become one of the best-selling Latin singers of all time and was poised to truly cross over in a major way with the impending release of her bilingual fifth studio album, Dreaming of You, when she was brutally shot dead in March of 1995 by Yolanda Saldivar, her former fan club president and manager of her clothing boutiques. At the time of her death, she was only 23 years old. While no murder is more tragic than another, there was something about this loss that struck the...
- 10/18/2019
- E! Online
Disgraced actor and comedian Bill Cosby was sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison on Tuesday, Sept. 25 and is immediately being taken into custody. The Cosby Show alum will pay a fine of $25,000, pay the cost of prosecution and court costs, and will not be allowed to have contact with his former colleague Andrea Constand or her family members. The former TV star has been accused of sexual assault by more than 60 women, but he recently stood trial for the case involving Constand. Back in April, Bill was convicted and found guilty of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and sexually assaulting Constand in 2004, and he arrived at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa, located just outside of Philadelphia, on Monday, Sept. 24, to await his sentencing. On Sept. 25, Judge Steven T. O'Neil upheld that Bill, 81, is a "sexually violent predator." The label means Bill must appear on the sex offenders'...
- 9/25/2018
- by Editorial Staff
- In Touch Weekly
Former America's Got Talent star Michael Ketterer was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 20 after an alleged felony domestic violence incident with his wife, according to multiple reports. Michael, who was a finalist during Agt Season 13, claimed the whole incident between him and his wife was a misunderstanding. Michael, 41, and his wife had been allegedly fighting in their hotel room in Hollywood and when cops arrived, they claimed that Michael's wife had a visible red mark, according to People. Because of the alleged injury, Michael was arrested and taken into custody for a felony domestic violence charge. He was later released after posting $50,000 bail. View this post on Instagram I believe in us sweetheart. No matter what we’ve had to face, no matter how dark it’s gotten, you and me have always found our way out. I love you for another lifetime. @iveyketterer #kettererlife @agt @agtauditions #agt A post shared...
- 9/22/2018
- by Emma Hernandez
- In Touch Weekly
He's moving on. Cedric Gervais has found love again after parting ways with his last girlfriend Sandra Kubicka. The DJ and producer gushed over his stunning new girlfriend, Ariadna Gutiérrez, while revealing exclusively to In Touch where he stands with his ex, Sandra. "Thank god for Ariadna Gutiérrez, she is beautiful and she is healing my heart," Cedric said. "I ask to all my fans before you pass judgement please understand this was not an attack. I’m in love with Ariadna and I’m excited to share this new journey of success." The couple just went Instagram official on Sept. 20, sharing the same cute photo in Aspen, Co. "Every cowboy needs a cowgirl," he captioned his pic, while she captioned hers: "My cowboy." View this post on Instagram Every cowboy needs a cowgirl A post shared by Cedric Gervais (@cedricgervais) on Sep 19, 2018 at 8:33pm Pdt Fans may recognize Cedric's gorgeous girlfriend,...
- 9/21/2018
- by Samantha Benitz
- In Touch Weekly
It's hard to believe that it's been 23 years since the incredibly talented Selena Quintanilla was murdered. Her former fan club president turned killer Yolanda Saldivar still sits behind bars at the Mountain View Unit prison in Texas, but many fans are curious what she looks like today. Yolanda was 35 years old when she was arrested for Selena's slaying. To this day, she swears she has a "clear conscience" because the shooting was an "accident," but many fans (and the courts) disagree. Now, she's 57 years old. She looks very similar, still very small at four feet, eight inches, with brown eyes. Her years are showing in the wrinkles around her eyes, and her once-brown hair is getting more gray. View this post on Instagram The clowns are out again #Ftp#yolandasaldivar#pig#scum#sleeze#faceofevil#murderer A post shared by Leeroy Soto (@me_brucelee) on Oct 13, 2017 at 10:49pm Pdt There...
- 9/21/2018
- by Emy LaCroix
- In Touch Weekly
Selena was on the verge of crossing over to a mid-American audience just as her life ended. With this film, she will possibly make the leap posthumously, a jump she was not able to realize during her lifetime. Certain to win a following among her Mexican-American fans, "Selena" will also touch the hearts of those who appreciate a film about making it in America. Warner Bros.' challenge with this finely made film will be to reach an audience that, at her death, had never heard of Selena.
Writer-director Gregory Nava has distilled Selena's short lifetime into a somewhat standard movie framework, but that is not to diminish her short, meteoric life or the decency of this work. This is a film about dreams, and we are taken inside Selena Quintanilla Perez's short lifetime and her desire to make it as a major American singer and entertainer. Her dream was fueled vicariously by her father Edward James Olmos), whose own dreams were quashed when he was caught between Mexican-Americans who resented his infatuation with rock 'n' roll and whites who resented Mexican-Americans.
In this intelligent, reverential film, writer-director Nava has portrayed Selena's essence: We see her rise from a little girl with a flair for performance to a mature singer-performer who seized stardom and was not intimidated by it. Best, we see her overcoming cultural prejudices.
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. Olmos is particularly powerful as her ambitious father; he conveys both the strength of determination as well as the underside to ambition.
SELENA
Warner Bros.
A Productions-Esparza/Katz production
A Gregory Nava film
Producers Moctesuma Esparza, Robert Katz
Screenwriter-director Gregory Nava
Executive producer Abraham Quintanilla
Co-executive producer David Wisnievitz
Co-producer Peter Lopez
Director of photography Edward Lachman
Production designer Cary White
Editor Nancy Richardson
Costume designer Elisabetta Beraldo
Music Dave Grusin
Associate producers Carolyn Caldera,
Nancy De Los Santos
Casting Roger Mussenden
Color/stereo
Cast:
Selena Jennifer Lopez
Abraham Quintanilla Jr. Edward James Olmos
Chris Perez Jon Seda
Marcela Quintanilla Constance Marie
Abie Quintanilla Jacob Vargas
Yolanda Saldivar Lupe Ontiveros
Suzette Quintanilla Jackie Guerra
Young Selena Rebecca Lee Meza
Joe Ojeda Ruben Gonzales
Pete Astudillo Pete Astudillo
Running time -- 125 minutes
MPAA rating: PG...
Writer-director Gregory Nava has distilled Selena's short lifetime into a somewhat standard movie framework, but that is not to diminish her short, meteoric life or the decency of this work. This is a film about dreams, and we are taken inside Selena Quintanilla Perez's short lifetime and her desire to make it as a major American singer and entertainer. Her dream was fueled vicariously by her father Edward James Olmos), whose own dreams were quashed when he was caught between Mexican-Americans who resented his infatuation with rock 'n' roll and whites who resented Mexican-Americans.
In this intelligent, reverential film, writer-director Nava has portrayed Selena's essence: We see her rise from a little girl with a flair for performance to a mature singer-performer who seized stardom and was not intimidated by it. Best, we see her overcoming cultural prejudices.
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. Olmos is particularly powerful as her ambitious father; he conveys both the strength of determination as well as the underside to ambition.
SELENA
Warner Bros.
A Productions-Esparza/Katz production
A Gregory Nava film
Producers Moctesuma Esparza, Robert Katz
Screenwriter-director Gregory Nava
Executive producer Abraham Quintanilla
Co-executive producer David Wisnievitz
Co-producer Peter Lopez
Director of photography Edward Lachman
Production designer Cary White
Editor Nancy Richardson
Costume designer Elisabetta Beraldo
Music Dave Grusin
Associate producers Carolyn Caldera,
Nancy De Los Santos
Casting Roger Mussenden
Color/stereo
Cast:
Selena Jennifer Lopez
Abraham Quintanilla Jr. Edward James Olmos
Chris Perez Jon Seda
Marcela Quintanilla Constance Marie
Abie Quintanilla Jacob Vargas
Yolanda Saldivar Lupe Ontiveros
Suzette Quintanilla Jackie Guerra
Young Selena Rebecca Lee Meza
Joe Ojeda Ruben Gonzales
Pete Astudillo Pete Astudillo
Running time -- 125 minutes
MPAA rating: PG...
- 3/21/1997
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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