‘Selena: The Series’ Part 1: How to stream all nine episodes? A look at Selena Quintanilla's childhood and love story
Every legend begins with a dream. Before she became the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla was a young girl from Texas with big dreams and an even bigger voice. ‘Selena: The Series’ explores her journey from singing small gigs to becoming the most successful female Latin artist of all time — and the years of hard work and sacrifice the Quintanilla family navigated together.
Who was Selena? The youngest child of Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla (née Samora) and Abraham Quintanilla Jr, she had a gifted voice and her father first noticed it when she was six years old. He told People magazine, “Her timing, her pitch were perfect, I could see it from day one.” Selena's remarkable career was cut short at 23 after her tragic death on March 31, 1995, when her friend and president of Selena's fan club Yolanda Saldívar shot her.
Wondering when the episodes will drop on Netflix? Here's all you need to know.
What time does ‘Selena: The Series’ premiere?
Did you know ‘Selena: The Series’ was planned as a two-part series? The first part delves deeper into the singer's rise, beginning when her father Abraham (Ricardo Chavira) first discovered his youngest child's talent. Madison Taylor Baez plays the young Selena and Christian Serratos essays the role of the older Selena,
All the nine episodes of the first part will drop at once at 3.01 am EST or 12 am PDT (GMT-8) or 1.30 pm IST.
How many episodes are there?
Here's all you need to know about the episodes in Part One:
Episode 1: Daydream
Written by Moisés Zamora, the summary reads: Amid financial strife, Abraham Quintanilla prioritizes his 8-year-old daughter Selena's musical talent and has her start a band with her siblings.
Episode 2: Dame Un Beso
Written by Moisés Zamora, the summary reads: Brother AB struggles to find Selena a song for a new single, while Abraham tries to convince a music executive to produce a record with the band.
Episode 3: And the Winner is...
Written by Jessica Lopez, the summary reads: Selena is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards. The band travels to Matamoros, Mexico, for an important performance.
Episode 4: Opening Act
Written by Claudia Forestieri, the summary reads: Selena y Los Dinos embark on a stenuous cross-country music tour, which puts strain on the singer's vocal chords, so the band searches for a solution.
Episode 5: Dulce Amor
Written by Eddie Serrano, the summary reads: Abraham weighs two offers from major record labels. As Selena and her band garner more attention, a dashing new guitarist joins the family.
Episode 6: My Love
Written by Aaron Serna, the summary reads: While preparing the new album, the Quintanilla family clashes with the record label's decisions, especially when it comes to Selena's fashion style.
Episode 7: Fideo
Written by Jorge Ramirez-Martinez & Pamela Garcia Rooney, the summary reads: Sister Suzette becomes concerned when sparks fly between Selena and the new guitarist, Chris. Meanwhile, AB is under pressure to write new songs.
Episode 8: Gold Rush
Written by Brenna Kouf, the summary reads: Selena celebrates her growing successes — including an album going gold — but fights to get an English album produced. Suzette meets someone new.
Episode 9: Que Creias
Written by Henry Robles, the summary reads: Selena feels conflicted about her secret relationship with Chris. Meanwhile, AB finds inspiration in the memory of a plastic flower and lost love.
Watch the trailer below:
‘Selena: The Series’ starts streaming all nine new episodes on Netflix this December 4, 2020.
