Netflix has lately introduced that the scripted collection primarily based on the lifetime of Selena Quintanilla is coming to Netflix in December 2020! The late Tejano-Popstar was an enormous star within the all through the ’80s and ’90s earlier than her premature loss of life in 1995. The collection is about to observe the total lifetime of Selena from Childhood all the best way to when she was sadly murdered by Yolanda Saldívar. Right here’s what we all know to this point on Selena: The Sequence.
When is the Netflix launch date for Selena: The Sequence?
It has been formally confirmed that Selena: The Sequence shall be coming to Netflix on Friday, December 4th, 2020.
What’s the plot of Selena: The Sequence?
Following her rise to stardom, Selena: The Sequence shall be a retelling of the Queen of Tejanos humble beginnings, to her eventual stardom.
Who’re the forged members of Selena: The Sequence?
The next forged members have been confirmed to star in Selena: The Sequence:
| Position | Solid Member | The place Have I Seen/Heard Them Earlier than? |
|---|---|---|
| Selena | Christian Serratos | The Strolling Lifeless | Robotic Rooster | The Twilight Saga |
| A.B. Quintanilla | Ricardo Chavira | Determined Housewives | Piranha 3D | Lifeless Area 3 |
| Abraham | Gabriel Chavarria | Battle for the Planet of the Apes | Lowriders | Freedom Writers |
| Suzette Quintanilla | Noemi Gonzalez | Paranormal Exercise: The Marked Ones | The Vatican Tapes | Gang Associated |
| Marcella Quintanilla | Seidy Lopez | Coaching Day | CSI: NY | The Bridge |
| Younger Selena | Madison Taylor Baez | Debuting in The Tooth Racket |
Casting information
It has been reported that seven extra forged members have been introduced to star in Selena: The Sequence:
| Position | Solid Member | The place Have I Seen/Heard Them Earlier than? |
|---|---|---|
| Pete Astudillo | Julio Macias | On My Block | Obsidian | Poor Sofia |
| Chris Perez | Jesse Posey | Stitchers | First Love | Killer Celebration |
| Ricky Vela | Hunter Reese Peña | Morning Ritual | Sketch Juice | Capturing Sophie |
| Joe Ojeda | Carlos Alfreda, Jr | Mutt and Chopps | 51 Nevada | Disaffected Youth |
| Younger A.B. | Juan Martinez | Triple Frontier | Gray’s Anatomy | Bless Me, Ultima |
| Younger Suzette | Daniela Estrada | *debuting in Selena: The Sequence* |
| Roger Garcia | Paul Rodriguez | The Curse of La Llorona | Road Goals | Vicious Circle |
Who was Selena Quintanilla?
Born in 1971, Selena Quintanilla was an American Tejano-Popstar from Lake Jackson, Texas. Rising up in a area the place the music of Tejano was in style (Tejano is a well-liked type of music which originated in Central and South Texas), she would rise to turn out to be the “Queen of Tejano” and is called the best artist of Tejano.
All through her profession, Selena would go on to be nominated for quite a few awards and successful many. Together with that of a Grammy award for finest ‘Mexican/American Album. Whereas she was generally known as the Queen of her style, Selena would additionally go on to provide music in different genres comparable to Pop, R&B and quite a few genres of Spanish people music. Selena was beloved by many followers however sadly it will certainly one of her followers that will result in her loss of life.
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
The Dying of Selena Quintanilla
In 1995 Selena was murdered by President of the Selena Quintanilla fan membership Yolanda Saldívar. Not solely was Yolanda the president of the fan membership however she was additionally a supervisor of Selena’s merchandise, her registered agent in San Antonio and in addition her buddy. Yolanda stole hundreds of {dollars} via the fan membership and finally she was additionally the reason for Selena’s merchandise to lower in gross sales as a result of her poor angle.
Regardless of all of the accusations Selena caught by Yolanda as she was a detailed buddy of hers. Selena additionally needed to maintain her shut as she had entry to financial institution data, statements, and monetary data obligatory for tax functions. Days earlier than Selena’s loss of life, Yolanda was withholding these paperwork. Selena would then confront Yolanda in a lodge and after a heated argument, Yolanda would draw a gun on Selena and shoot her as Selena tried to flee. Selena didn’t survive as a bullet hit a vital artery within the chest. If the bullet had solely been millimeters up or down the wound would have been much less extreme.
Yolanda was discovered responsible of homicide and is at present in jail. She shall be eligible for parole in March 2025 after serving a 30-year sentence.
Funeral
3000 followers would attend a vigil in her honor. Tens of hundreds of followers would arrive to grieve throughout the open casket. Followers lined up for nearly a mile to pay their condolences. In the long run, 78,000 would signal her ebook of condolence. Her loss of life was devastating to the Latin American group. Many hundreds of followers that attended traveled hundreds of miles to pay their respects.
Selena acting on stage to jubilant followers
The Legacy of Selena
Tens of millions of followers cherished Selena. Her loss of life has led many to match the response to that of different musician deaths comparable to John Lennon and Elvis Presley. Folks journal would launch a difficulty in her honor and would fully promote out. This may equate to virtually a million copies bought.
Former President of the USA George W Bush was the Governor of Texas on the time. Selena’s Birthday is April 16th. In her honor, George Bush declared April 16th as Selena Day. The ‘Mexican Madonna’ would go on to have a profound impact on Latin American tradition and would encourage a technology of younger Latin American artists.
What’s the manufacturing standing of Selena: The Sequence?
Official Manufacturing Standing: Filming
The collection started principal images in October and filming shall be ongoing for the subsequent couple of months.
What number of episodes will Selena: The Sequence air?
We beforehand thought that Selena: The Sequence would air two episodes with every episode acknowledged as half one and half two.
As an alternative, it has now been confirmed that the drama may have a complete of six episodes. We will assume that half one will encompass three episodes.
What are the episode run instances?
Every episode shall be roughly one hour lengthy.
Will the collection be accessible to stream in 4K?
Subscribers, needn’t fear as Selena: The Sequence will certainly be accessible to stream in 4K.
How have followers reacted?
The fan response has been overwhelming on-line. Many followers are completely ecstatic {that a} collection in her honor shall be arriving on Netflix.
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I’m SCREAMING!
“A Selena Quintanilla scripted collection is heading to Netflix” https://t.co/PDnVWzZklP
— I.Can’t.Use.My.REAL.Identify. (@DestyLaRoux_214) December 12, 2018
A SELENA QUINTANILLA SCRIPTED SERIES IS COMING OUT ON NETFLIX 🗣🗣🗣
— maganjalei (@MakanaleiK) December 12, 2018
So netflix is popping out with a Selena Quintanilla collection and i’m screaming of excitment. Ailing be prepared with my field of tissues.
— Emely (@Simplyy_emely) December 12, 2018
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