Netflix has offered us the first look at Selena: The Series, which features Christina Serratos as slain Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla in a very unique coming of age story.
Selena: The Series will follow the late Tejano singer as her dreams come true, and her family makes life-changing choices on the singer’s journey to success. Along with the first look, we also good word on the other cast members which include Desperate Housewives alum Ricardo Chavira as her father Abraham Quintanilla along with Gabriel Chavarria, Noemi Gonzalez as Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister and best friend, who learns to embrace her role as the first female drummer in Tejano music history. Seidy Lopez will play Marcella Quintanilla, Selena’s mother; and newcomer Madison Taylor Baez will portray a young Selena.
Principal photography on the series began last month and president and co-founder of Campanario Entertainment, Jaime Dávila, had this to say about the series:
“Selena is an inspirational figure who’s transcended generations. At Campanario, we’ve always known it was crucial for this series to find actors with the right mix of talent, charisma, and passion to honor Selena’s legacy and the story of her family. Our casting director Carla Hool and her team have found an amazing cast to depict the Quintanilla family, and we’re sure fans everywhere will be captivated yet again by Selena’s incredible life.”
Selena: The Series will launch with six one-hour episodes. Check out the first look image of Christina Serratos as Selena below.
