Selena hit theaters on march 21, 1997, two years and. Jennifer lopez talks second act movie, alex rodriguez and. Selena biopic costume designer on creating the singers. Jennifer lopez couldnt help but get emotional while talking about her tribute to selena at the 2015 billboard latin music awards watch. Jennifer lopez on how selena changed her life variety. Join the mailing list, hear the latest single, and get tickets, tour info and special offers.
Jennifer lopez reveals how she prepared for selena role. I was young, i was 26 when i played selena, she shared. At school, jennifer was an amazing athlete and participated in track and field and tennis. Bidi bidi bom bom selena interpretado por jennifer lopez. Jennifer lopez s performance and selena s music shine. This movie more or less just touches it, it concentrates on selena s carreer, on her success. Jennifer lopez reflects on selena quintanilla and where shed be now. Jennifer lopez tears up talking about selena tribute. Like selena, lopez likes to give back to the community. A more accurate picture of the star comes from actress leah remini, lopezs best friend in both second act and real life.
During this time, lopez worked at a law firm while she took dancing jobs at night. Jan 09, 2019 a more accurate picture of the star comes from actress leah remini, lopezs best friend in both second act and real life. Jennifer lopez talks how she prepped for selena movie on. There was a family reunion, of sorts, over the weekend. Born on july 24, 1969, in the bronx, new york, jennifer lopez danced on the tv show in living color before her starring. The two were brought to the continental united states during their childhoods and, eventually, met while living in. In 1991, lopez began appearing as a fly girl dancer on in living color, where she remained a regular until she decided to pursue an acting career in 1993. How did you get the job of costume designer for selena. Jennifer lopez is celebrating selena quintanillas legacy with a heartfelt tribute video published saturday morning march 21 the date marks 23 years since the release of selena, the. May 01, 2015 it was the most talkedabout moment of the night at the 2015 billboard latin music awards jennifer lopez onstage, singing a medley of selena quintanillaas most beloved hits, including a. Selena quintanilla was a major figure in tejano music, a grammywinning recording artist, a beloved star in the american southwest and mexico, and seemed poised to cross over into mainstream popularity on the u. In the hands of the makers of ray and telstar selena s tragic death would have probably been fully exploited. Jennifer lopez commemorated the 25th anniversary of selenas death, as well as the 23rd anniversary of her playing the tejano music legend. On stage, she shuffles in place, waist static, hips astraddle, and legs lunging, transforming herself.
Jennifer lopez recently spoke about playing the late tejano singer in the 1997 biographical drama selena, describing the film as a beautiful time in my life and it taught me so much about life, in an interview on apple musics beats 1 radio show. Apr 04, 2019 jennifer lopez recently spoke about playing the late tejano singer in the 1997 biographical drama selena, describing the film as a beautiful time in my life and it taught me so much about life, in an interview on apple musics beats 1 radio show. Jennifer lynn lopez born july 24, 1969, also known by her nickname j. Some, like actress selena gomez, were named after the singer, and many only know her story from the 1997 biopic starring jennifer lopez. Jennifer lopez in selena, 20 years on an appreciation of j.
Jlo scores her first role on the big screen as the iconic selena in the movie about the tejano singers life. Are jennifer lopez and alex rodriguez ever going to get. Twenty two years ago, jennifer lopez became a star with selena. Lo reflects on her careerchanging role in selena june 6. Jennifer lopez admits selena had a lot to do with her career. Jennifer lopez in selena, 20 years on an appreciation of. Jennifer lopez does an awesome job in playing selena and is great in angel eyes.
Selena quintanilla and jennifer lopez have more in common than just their singing and dancing talents. Apr 14, 2016 in this screen tests interview, ws may cover star jennifer lopez talks west side story ambitions, being a member of the fly girls on in living color, being typecast as the next rosie perez, her. After high school, she briefly worked in a law office. Jennifer lopez immersed herself before selena movie role. Lo, is an american actress, singer, dancer, fashion designer, producer, and businesswoman. It was the most talkedabout moment of the night at the 2015 billboard latin music awards jennifer lopez onstage, singing a medley of selena. Jennifer lopezs performance and selenas music shine. Jennifer lopez sings selena tribute at the billboard latin. Lopez starred in her own canonical interview back in 1998, postselena and just before out of sight was released, when movieline sent along reporter stephen rebello to interview her. Sep 12, 2017 there was a family reunion, of sorts, over the weekend. In this screen tests interview, ws may cover star jennifer lopez talks west side story ambitions, being a member of the fly girls on in living color, being typecast as the next rosie perez, her. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena ahead of 25th anniversary of. Jennifer lopez is an icon for latinas around the globe.
Mar 27, 2015 jennifer lopez talks to billboard about what playing the late tejano star meant to her life and how it impacted her as a performer. Lo reflects on her careerchanging role in selena vibe. Selena by gregory nava gregory nava, jennifer lopez, rebecca. Mar 21, 2017 on the 23rd anniversary of selena s death, we revisit an interview with jennifer lopez where she spoke exclusively with billboard about playing the tejano star. Aug 26, 2019 twenty two years ago, jennifer lopez became a star with selena. I soaked up everything, lopez said in an apple music interview. The musical biopic about selena quintanillaperez, the queen of tejano music whose life was tragically cut short, earned more. The musical biopic about selena quintanillaperez, the queen of tejano music whose life. Jennifer lopez timeline facts about jennifer lopez. Selena gomez interview with katherine langford selena. It proved a welltimed update for fans who rallied behind her. Jennifer was chosen to take on the part of slain mexicanamerican superstar selena quintanillaperez in the biopic selena. Jennifer lopez talks to billboard about what playing the late tejano star meant to her life and how it impacted her as a performer.
At 23, selena shone as a fresh star in a vibrantly new musical field. Jennifer lopez slept in selena quintanillas bed to prep for her film. Jennifer lopez is incredible, it is her best performance, she is selena. Jennifer lopez will never forget the movie that forever changed her life. Jennifer lopez reflects on why selena still matters. Jennifer lopez reveals how she prepared for selena role gma. The 50yearold took to instagram on saturday where she honored the 23rd anniversary of the 1997 biopic film selena.
I was so lucky jennifer lopez and alex rodriguez cant get on the same page for hilarious couples challenge a rare glimpse at jennifer lopez s home and what she has been up to amid coronavirus outbreak. Selena hit theaters on march 21, 1997, two years and ten days after quintanillaperez was gunned. Selena by gregory nava gregory nava, jennifer lopez. May 01, 2015 our viva today series puts the spotlight on jennifer lopez, who sits down with natalie morales to pay tribute to selena, the late queen of tejano music. During this time, she continued dance classes at night. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena ahead of 25th anniversary. Doors that jennifer lopez confesses were a turning point in her career. When i first met jennifer in 2004, it was at a film premiere. Jennifer lopez pays tribute to selena on biopics 23rd. Jennifer lopez commemorated the 25th anniversary of selena s death, as well as the 23rd anniversary of her playing the tejano music legend in the 1997 film selena. Jennifer lopez celebrates selena with tribute 23 years after movie. In an interview on apple musics beats 1 show, as reported by e. Its like saying theres another james dean or marilyn monroe.
On stage, she shuffles in place, waist static, hips astraddle, and legs lunging, transforming herself into a figure of brilliant turbulence. The director, gregory nava, called me to interview, and i was so excited when i got the part. Jennifer lopez doesnt need to be the best at everything. In this weeks cover story, lopez talks to variety about how selena changed her life. Feb 17, 2018 jennifer lopez interview in spanish for film selena oddity humor practical joke during interview costar jon seda behind jennifer lopez making hand gestures. On the 23rd anniversary of selena s death, we revisit an interview with jennifer lopez where she spoke exclusively with billboard about playing the tejano star. This movie more or less just touches it, it concentrates on selenas carreer, on her success. Jennifer lopez celebrates selenas legacy with heartfelt. Jennifer lopez revealed how playing selena quintanilla inspired. At 25, selena gomez has faced her share of obstacles and emerged stronger than ever.
On the 23rd anniversary of selenas death, we revisit an interview with jennifer lopez where she spoke exclusively with billboard about playing the tejano star. Jennifer lopez is not one to forget where she came from and before she was jenny from the block, she portrayed late tejano superstar selena quintanillaperez in the 1997 biopic of its namesake. Selena quintanillas husband talks about his distress from. Jennifer lopez shared how she prepared for her role as icon selena. It mixes archival interviews of the hustlers star with recent footage of her emotionally remembering the woman she portrayed, as well as snippets. Sep 05, 2017 playing selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic about the tejana singer was jennifer lopez s first major role, even inspiring her to become a singer.
Mar 02, 2020 jennifer lopez immersed herself before selena movie role. I was so lucky jennifer lopez and alex rodriguez cant get on the same page for hilarious couples challenge a rare glimpse at jennifer lopezs home and what she has been up to amid coronavirus outbreak. The film stars jennifer lopez in her breakout role as selena. Thats what makes jennifer lopezs 1998 interview with movieline so refreshing, but no less shocking. Apr 01, 2015 when discussing selenas lasting legacy during her own billboard interview, jennifer lopez made it clear that there would never be another selena. Our viva today series puts the spotlight on jennifer lopez, who sits down with natalie morales to pay tribute to selena, the late queen of tejano music. Are jennifer lopez and alex rodriguez ever going to get married. Playing selena quintanilla in the 1997 biopic about the tejana singer was jennifer lopezs first major role, even inspiring her to become a singer. Mar 21, 2017 i love watching jennifer lopez dance in selena. She tells katherine langfordstar of the gomezproduced netflix series.
In the hands of the makers of ray and telstar selenas tragic death would have probably been fully exploited. Jennifer lopez is a great actor and watching these two movies will find you becoming a jennifer lopez fan. Jan 31, 2020 thats what makes jennifer lopez s 1998 interview with movieline so refreshing, but no less shocking. Jennifer lopez met up with suzette, the sister of the late legend selena quintanilla, whom j. Check out all the alisters including selena gomez, jennifer lopez and eva longoria who list the singer as one of their inspirations. Jennifer lopez landed a few small acting gigs in the early 90s, but it wasnt until 1997 that her real big break arrived.
I soaked up everything, i watched every interview that i could, she said. When asked her honest opinion of a number of alist actresses and rising stars of the era, she. Jennifer lynn lopez was born on july 24, 1969 in the the bronx, new york city. Various interview clips of lopez speaking about selena reveal how meaningful both the movie and, more so, selena herself remain to lopez. In a recent interview with billboard, jennifer lopez commemorated the 20th anniversary of selenas murder by discussing how playing the latina singer inspired her to pursue her own singing career.
For her first leading role in the 1997 selena biopic of the same name, lopez. Jennifer lopez honors selena quintanilla on the 23rd anniversary of. Watch jennifer lopez open up about the roles challenges on the 1996 set. Jennifer lopez interview in spanish for film selena oddity humor practical joke during interview costar jon seda behind jennifer lopez making hand gestures. On the 23rd anniversary of selenas death, we revisit an interview with jennifer lopez where she spoke exclusively with billboard about.
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