First Posted: May 10, 2021 04:02 AM EDT
A portion of the life of the Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla will be foretold as Netflix continued to relive her story with the second season of Selena: The Series. The second season of the franchise started to air on May 4, as the show continues to inspire many in pursuing their dreams just like she did.
However, what makes the second season more special is the participation of actors Julio Macias, Hunter Reese Peña, and Carlos Alfredo Jr., as the three played key roles in Selena s life as Ricky Vela, Joe Ojeda, and Pete Astudillo in the series.
Netflix released the second part of Selena: The Series on Tuesday with nine episodes showcasing the late singer s life.
While many have seen the 1997 film, the series gives a more detailed, inside look at the Queen of Tejano s family and friends.
We ve compiled a list of characters from the show that were from the series and Selena s real life to provide an update to what they are up to now. From band members in Selena y Los Dinos to family to fans, Selena left a lasting impact that has inspired many people.
Quintanilla Family
Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Marcella Quintanilla are the parents of A.B. Quintanilla III, Suzette Quintanilla and Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. When they were children, Abraham heard Selena s voice and was inspired to form a band out of his kids. A.B. learned how to play the bass and Suzette rocked out on the drums. Growing up, they traveled performing at shows and recording albums as a family.
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That s Selena Y Los Dinos keyboardist Ricky Vela wearing a Riff Raff T-shirt in Netflix s Selena: The Series. NetflixShow MoreShow Less
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Are those mountain ranges in Brownsville, Texas? That s what Texas border city looks like according to Netflix s Selena: The Series. NetflixShow MoreShow Less
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Sure, Netflix’s “Selena: The Series” didn’t get everything right, especially visually, but most of the mix-ups are understandable.
Those mountain ranges in the background as the Quintanilla family drives through Brownsville are beautiful. Unfortunately, anyone who has been to Brownsville knows that definitely wasn’t Brownsville in those shots.
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The actress and Dior Beauty Ambassador opens up about motherhood, playing Selena, and why crying at work is actually a good thing.
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Christian Serratos likes to make people cry. Fortunately, the actress’s most recent project, the second installment of Netflix’s
Selena: The Series, offers ample opportunities. In one scene from
Part 2 (premiering today), Serratos, who plays the iconic Tejano singer, is laying down vocals for “No Me Queda Más” in a recording booth as her longtime bandmate Ricky Vela, who wrote the song about his own heartbreak, looks on. As she sings, fully embodying the feelings he has put to paper, she looks at him with a tender, knowing glance as he struggles to suppress tears behind his glasses. Though it’s a short scene, it perfectly captures the esse