Crafting the Singular Look of “Selena: The Series”
The official trailer for Netflix’s Selena: The Series revealed a plethora of looks that have Selena fans eagerly anticipating its premiere on December 4. The glimpses offered reminded us that not only was she a singing sensation, but Selena was also a fashion icon to millions, too. Everything about her, from her hairstyles to her hoop earrings to her lipstick to her outfits, were so relatable they seem lifted from an album of any given Latinx family.
Official Trailer for “Selena: The Series” Reveals Netflix’s Look at a Legend
It’s been 23-years since we’ve seen a proper take on the incredibly gifted performer Selena Quintanilla. That was in writer/director Gregory Nava’s 1997 film Selena, in which a young Jennifer Lopez starred as the Texas-born Tejano singer whose career was only just getting started when she was tragically murdered a few weeks shy of her 24th birthday. Now, Selena Quintanilla is getting an even more fulsome look in an upcoming series from Campanario Entertainment and Netflix.
“Selena: The Series” Harnesses a Bevy of Latinx Talent to Tell a Legend’s Story
At a time when voices denouncing the lack of diversity in media representation resound clear across the American cultural landscape, it will be beyond thrilling to watch Netflix’s Selena: The Series. The new series is a Latinx production celebrating the life of the legendary Mexican-American singer, and its production will also put the spotlight on a bounty of talented Latinx creatives.
Born in Texas into a working-class family of Mexican and Native American heritage,
Netflix Reveals First “Selena: The Series” Teaser Starring Christian Serratos
Netflix has revealed the first trailer for director Hiromi Kamata’s Selena: The Series starring Christian Serratos (The Walking Dead) as Selena Quintanilla, the Texas-born Tejano music star who went from being a beloved but little known singer to a star with chart-topping albums. Selena is considered one of the most famous Mexican American entertainers of all time, with her album “Selena Live!” winning a Grammy in 1994.
