Jennifer Lopez as Selena
Selena Quintanilla was a talented singer who was tragically killed at age 23 by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar. The musical drama, which celebrates the young star’s life, Selena, was released in 1997. Who better to play the talented superstar than Jennifer Lopez? At the time, J-Lo was relatively unknown, but Selena was a huge breakout role.
Since Selena was so talented, it wasn’t easy for any actress to take on this role. You needed to be able to sing, dance, perform and act. Jennifer Lopez seemed like the perfect candidate, plus she looked just like her! Lopez earned a Golden Globe nomination and widespread recognition for her remarkable performance. Since 1997, J-Lo exploded and is now a huge Hollywood star.