Jennifer Lopez As Selena Quintanilla-Pérez – Selena (1997)
Playing Selena was perhaps Jennifer Lopez’s biggest break, and the most challenging. There were about 22,000 girls who auditioned for the part, and it went to Lopez. Selena’s family approved of the selection, but it was met with opposition from fans. To prepare herself for the role, Lopez bonded with Selena’s family. She moved in with the singer’s sister Suzette Quintanilla. Selena’s dance moves were also quite a challenge for Lopez. But through it all, the movie was a success, and Lopez’s portrayal of Selena was one of the most compelling in Hollywood’s history.
