*Netflix has unveiled a first look at Christian Serratos as famed Latin singer Selena Quintanilla Perez in “Selena: The Series.”
The six-episode series was executive produced by the Quintanilla family, and will follow the singer’s rise to stardom in a coming-of-age story that chronicles how she navigates family, fame and the music business.
“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,” said Dávila, president and co-founder of Campanario Entertainment, in a statement. “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.”
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?Bidi Bidi Bom Bom ? @SelenaLaLeyenda’s incredible life story is coming to Netflix as a scripted series! @selena_netflix was developed alongside and will be executive produced by The Quintanilla family #NetflixNewsWeek pic.twitter.com/5rljwl8k37
— Selena: The Series (@selena_netflix) December 11, 2018
The cast for “Selena: The Series” will also include Noemi Gonzalez as Selena’s sister Suzette Quintanilla (an executive producer on the show), Siedy Lopez as her mother Marcella and Madison Taylor Baez as a younger version of Selena. Gabriel Chavarria will portray Selena’s older brother A.B. and Ricardo Chavira will play her father, Abraham, via Rolling Stone.
Last December, the official Netflix Twitter account announced that the Quintanilla family will executive produce the project.
“Bidi Bidi Bom Bom @SelenaLaLeyenda’s incredible life story is coming to Netflix as a scripted series! @selena_netflix was developed alongside and will be executive produced by, The Quintanilla family” the post stated.
“Selena: The Series” will premiere on the platform in 2020.
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