@@8kings23 Chris wrote a book about him and Selena's "love story" some producer wanted to make a film about it which Chris approved. But when Abraham found out he sued him to stop him from making any Selena anything. He said he and only him "own" Selena rights and only he can make films about her. He's known to be very greedy with money. He's belittle Chris as a husband in so many ways even after her death. Trying to push him out of anything related to her. It's just sad.
@@Angie-ze8cn I think it's pretty good if you watch it with an open mind. Don't watch it thinking it's gonna be like the movie, because they go much deeper into the story.
2 weeks after she died he didn't wanna let her rest in peace. He wanted "the whole world to know about his daughter". Two weeks after she was buried. He's a money hungry demon.
Edward did a fantastic job in the film, didn't he! I remember hearing this story once before. Essentially, Selena's father, Abraham, thought that Edward had an over-inflated ego because he didn't listen to a single word that he had to say that night. Fortunately, the producer of the film, Moctesuma Esparza, changed his mind. He basically told Abraham that that's Hollywood for you, that most of the actors in Hollywood have over-inflated egos, and that he'd be hard-pressed to find an actor in Hollywood that didn't have one, lol! So, he simply asked him to just give Edward James Olmos a chance. Fortunately, he did and the rest is history! Now, I never met Edward James Olmos personally but I never got the impression that he's egotistical (based on the interviews that I watched and the commentary I listened to where Edward was speaking about a character that he portrayed in a film). Now, he's a very skilled and confident actor and he was always very dedicated to the roles that he portrayed in films. I never got the impression that he's arrogant or egotistical though. Maybe he just gave Abraham a bad first impression because he was initially a little overzealous, really coveted the role, and wanted to do the film justice. Idk. IMHO, he's an extremely talented actor! I especially loved the concert scene where Selena takes off her jacket and reveals the bustier that she had made. Her unwitting father almost had a heart attack when he spotted her wearing it on stage, lol! That scene was simply hilarious! Now, I can't imagine Abraham being portrayed by any other actor.
You dont understand how huge Selena's death was. Especially in the latino community. Yolanda Saldivar was already spreading her lies and rumors about Selena. Alot of people that were specials on Selena acted like they knew her. So I completely understand that Abraham and his family wanted to clear up their story.
Her dad was always controlling that's why she went behind his back. Also his always trying to find ways to profit off of her.(he treats Chris like crap Selena would not be happy about it)
@@ashleyronald8579 they are a Selena fan Selena has more remix albums and collector albums then when she was alive it's sad but the family has not let her rest as a fan it's heartbreaking selena would not have wanted this as she said to create something that will live forever 1 year after her death Suzette wanted to become a lead singer but her father said no take care of the museum as fans we need to stop helping them profit she needs to rest think if all the money they made most family's would have made movie like 20 years after a stars death they profit off her every year unfortunately this is how there grieving with her death it's unfortunate
@DecolonizeMexico & Aztlan Jennifer Lopez when she's made up to look like Selena isn't that far off. And the actors that Abraham wanted instead of Olmos and Lopez are probably nobodies still.
@@joemckim1183 i dont know about the chick but Ruben Blades is a well known, highly acclaimed actor AND musician. Im not a fan but hes a SUPER FAMOUS, SUPER TALENTED dude.
I think if Selena were alive today , she would be ashamed what her father has become , this guy is milking every penny he can for a profit from his departed daughter. Its just sad .
Selena would not even think that way, she would be happy that he’s also trying to keep her Legacy alive to my generation (z) and New ones. All what you saying might be true but that’s low, how you can say that about someons’s dad true or not true Selena would ashamed no sad that a “FAN” of her’s thought that way there’s a limit buddy and you crossed it.
Agree. He could never be famous in his own singing career. So he literally used ,pushed and ,threatened his children to become famous. No true Christian Man or Woman would strive for fame. We know our riches are not found in this world.
@@priscillavalenzuela9736 ... Exactly, this man is a sick narcissist manipulative and extremely controlling. He legit abused his own family, mentally and emotionally... He stated it is against his religion to accept blood transfusion for his own daughter yet it’s not against his religion to obsessed over fame, money, power, control, and keep Chris Perez away from his wife legacy? Smh. He’s sick.
Natalie Garcia that doesn't mean 💩. He's just another parent that failed miserably with his band so he thought he can dictate his own kids life into something he wanted them to be and not letting them do what they really wanted to do.
I hate how he said “Jennifer wasn’t my first choice but i went ahead and choose her and look where she’s at now” like if he’s responsible for all her success... hell no 😒
You’re right Karen, trailblazers like her should be completely forgotten like they never even existed 🙄. Notice how no one makes this complaint about Elvis Presley and his fandom.
The worst father. He heard the talent in his young daughters voice and only saw dollar signs. He didn't make it as a musician, so he made his kids do it.
@chrisitl I hate how judgmental he was. Like he treated everyone as if they weren’t good enough to be Selena. He was like that to everyone……….except the one person he should’ve kept his eye on the most…..Yolanda.
@@loveinspired7 yeah but what adrian is talking about really shows more now that selena’s gone, i mean come on... one film and a show based off selena??? hes tried suing chris!!
One thing is being her manager and another one wanting to control her private life. That’s the reason why she had to get married behind her fathers back. He didn’t want her to date at all but yet he was fine with suzette dating and getting married.
It’s like she was trying to hard to be extra bubbly,the over laughing like the real Selena. It was a horrible reinactment.. even her lip singing parts “I could fall in love “ in the studio she was over singing it. The dad was a great choice but jlo was a mistake To cast if you really look at it
Totally agree!! Like really ?? The movie was not about him!!! It was about his daughter and this man was looking for some handsome actor to play him what a joke!
I met him in person In 2013, i ran into him while I visited Selenas Museum. i told him i was Selena's biggest Fan I drove all the way from California to Texas. He was super rude he didn't say not one word to me and gave me a dirty look and I asked for a picture with him in front of Selena's Grammy & I put my arm around him and he moved back as if he didn't want to take a picture or be touched super Akward! I still Love you my Idol SELENA No Disrespect I was there for you not him.
The woman that killed her was her "biggest fan" too remember. That's how the fan club was started. Not saying he isn't rude but he's probably hesitant to trust strangers after what happened to her.
@Gc Navejar well then I guess he shouldn’t have been there representing his daughter because she loved her fans and didn’t mind it,but it’s ok to put his arm around other people he didn’t know he took a picture with my cousin at the tejano awards and didn’t know him. I swear some people are dumb as hell.
Everyone goes to museum and uses that phrase- you were probably too aggressive. One couple was from Ohio so he gave everyone who was there a secret tour upstairs that lasted 45 minutes. He let them ask any questions- they asked about the ring. He threw it in Corpus Christi bay. He was nice but he gets that a lot. They usually are there in the museum but don’t like people to grab on them, that happens a lot too.
Well he profits off his daughter. Many people have said he was rude. And he also hates chris and sued him bc chris wrote a book about their marriage together. Abarham is a bad man and money hungry. Selena had to elope for gods sake to prove to her stubborn father. Hes still mad about it
@I miss my cat And neither do you . You know what you hear 👂 that is all . You know just as much as the rest of us do so stop speaking as if you slept over their house at some point or as of Selena told you all these things smh
@I miss my cat I read Chris Perez book Selena would have her breakdown moments thanks to her father and also anxiety attacks thanks to him that tells you everything! Poor Selena
@@LEGENDPantherJennings I agree. I even think at times Selena was actually afraid of him and what he would say which was most likely no to her and Chris getting married. That's obviously why she did it. Also I feel Selena didn't have control over her career so this was a way of showing her independence and "breaking out" so to speak. I don't care what anyone says Abraham was and is very controlling and arrogant
Mr.Q had no knowledge of what a great actor James olmos is. He didn’t like Mr.Olmos because he wouldn’t listen ? That just tells you how controlling this man is.
Totally agree!! And you know the Quintanilla family will never tell the real story. Selena’s dad was so controlling of her in every aspect of her life. They will not show how he would make her cry and pressure her she would get anxiety attacks thanks to her father. I read Chris Peres book and damn I felt sorry for Selena.
This man should get a grip on life and let his daughter Rest In Peace at last. How long does he plan to milk her memory besides JLO did a spectacular job bringing Selena to the big screen
So in other words JLo wasn’t the first choice because she didn’t look like Selena but in terms of skills and acting JLo had that 100% down because she’s always been talented. The other girl was his first choice because she was identical to Selena. But at the end of the day Talent beats beauty and JLo did her thing.
People don't like him because he was an abusive father. He pushed those kids so hard to gain the fame he never could with his band Los Dinos....Happens all the time. I think its because he comes off as Narcissistic also.
Honestly, this man is a jerk and I feel sooo bad for all of his kids. They had such a huge responsibility from such an early age to make sure their Dad got that early retirement. They must’ve had so much anxiety through their teen years.
@TheDelb4 I mean, Abraham did play a big role in a lot of things. Like if it weren’t for him, the world wouldn’t have Selena to look up to. Their whole family would’ve also been struggling to find work and put food on the table. Music became their way of making a living after the economy crashed, forcing them to move to Selena’s uncle’s crowded house.
Edward Olmos and Jennifer Lopez were already somebody before taking this role. You did not discover or do wonders for them in telling your daughter's story
@@olgacantu4179 she was one of the main characters in 3 movies before Selena. She was also known as a beautiful actres with a bright future in 95. With or without Selena she would of gotten as famous as she is now
@@datnigga9169 those movies aren’t even know today. Yea everybody gets that “bright future title” without Selena she wouldn’t had been where she is now 100% Selena was huge when she died everyone knew who Jennifer was after that movie
@@yolandaperez7009 I really liked Helen Hunt back in the day , but i guess they don't like people who prefer to grow old without surgery in Hollywood..
Of course Helen Hunt won. Who ever that is lol sorry just don’t know her. Jennifer Lopez didn’t have a chance against a white woman; especially around that time. White America 🇺🇸 at its finest.
@@Ostine8333 nahhhh joe is way worse, at least this guy never called his kids ugly or beat them continuously. i don’t like abraham either but joe jackson was a different kind of bad
People are always going to ask questions & want to talk about Selena with him, that's her father & the only thing he's ever been known for. Plus with the public's extremely hungry appetite of still wanting to learn more about her (more so with this upcoming younger generation) he's never going to be able to turn it off by no means because Selena's obviously never going to be forgotten by anyone even after she's been gone now longer than she was even alive. I personally think Selena's watching over her family & making sure they're being taken care of.
Actually, he’s not entirely wrong. Yes J Lo had started her career before the Selena movie, but she only had minor roles in films and television . Selena was the first time she ever got the lead role, it was what got her recognition. Then she started her music career not long after which increased her popularity. Say what you want, but J Lo owes a lot of her fame to Selena. J Lo herself has even acknowledge this.
@@reinaldojoselugo2682 Maybe, maybe not. Neither you nor I know how JLo’s life would’ve turned out had she not starred in Selena. All we know are the facts. Starring in Selena jump started her acting career, she started getting more lead roles and starring in bigger films. Selena also partly inspired her music career. After filming Selena, JLo was feeling her Latin roots, and recorded a demo in Spanish. Which eventually made it’s way to Tommy Mottola, who later signed her to his label. Not too long after she recorded “On the 6”. Selena played a huge part in JLo’s career. As I said before JLo said numerous times how grateful she is for that role. Even today, she continues to talk about and honor Selena
jlo was a back up dancer back than the movie indeed made her who she is today and lets not forget all the fraud from her and tommy matola made her career
The aim was to turn her into a huge international super star, & her father got her there even after her death with this movie. None of us outside of America/ Mexico would’ve known who she was if it weren’t for this movie. I’m from NZ & was 9 when her movie reached our waters. Been a fan since. God rest her soul.
I BELIEVE HER FATHER DOESNT TREAT CHRIS WITH RESPECT. SELENA WENT AGAINST HER FATHER TO MARRY CHRIS. CHRIS WAS THE LOVE OF HER LIFE. SELENA DAD REMIND ME OF JOE JACKSON. HE IS VERY DEMANDING AND HE IS STILL TRYING TO GET MONEY FROM SELENA FAME. REGARDLESS SELENA LOVES CHRIS AND HE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO CHANGE THAT.
JLO did a good job but I think the movie would’ve been a success regardless; Selena was turned into an icon at the time of her death, JLO got a huge jumpstart on her career due to it
Exactly! Many people didn't know Selena til the movie came out. JLo's portrayal was hair raising. No one else had the body and charisma to pull of Selena's role. Plus JLo already had an acting career and was coming up like foam just like Selena was in the music industry. People just want to envy her for doing such an excellent job, oh, and because she wasn't Mexican. Should've started with that one. Lol
@@ricanredru4760 really? I never heard that. Lol.... everyone loved JLo that I know of. They accused her of wanting to be like Selena, like her laugh and stuff. But Jlo actually is a lot like Selena. She wasn't faking it... I did hear lots of people wanted Olga Tanon, I think she's Puerto Rican too.
Totally agree plus you know the series is not going to show how controlling he was of Selena .....Selena would have anxiety attacks thanks to her father. Reading Chris Perez book gives you a glimpse of how mean mr.Q was with Selena
I would just told him, "Sir what experience do you have in making movies and casting?" Thank God they didn't listen to him, the movie would have tanked worse!
Selena’s dad/family won’t let Chris make a series about Selena. It’s almost as if Selena’s family doesn’t want us to see the other side of Selena. Where are her anxieties? The way the Quintanilla kids were raised... Selena most definitely had anxiety and was neglected. The happiest person is usually not happy on the inside.
Why cant they just let her rest in peace and remember her as their daughter and not make money after her death? Tbh I feel like chris went in the most pain out of all of them. Her own family.
Im sorry but i heard some of that too. I heard Selena needed some blood transfusions bcus of all the blood she has loss. But bcusof there. Religion . Mr quintanilla did not accept it. Look for this interview s in you tube
@@j.padilla9366 The Doc had already done the blood transfusion but she was already dead,the famiy arrive at the hospital just to receive the news that there was nothing else to do.
Yes, money hungry. I seen suzette two years ago at the Como la flor festival, she seems tired. Living in the shadow of her sister trying to get every penny for her dad still.
It seems Abraham was worried about his quality of life when Selena died. He and the family saw the money was going to dry up, so they started working on the movie. She took care of her family and they had nothing. This is the price of fame. It's sad.
I wonder if Mr.quintanilla is talking about Melissa Sanchez that looks exactly as selena but doesn't have acting experience, her instagram is @msb_2016, she was a selena impersonator from the 90s and she did audition to play selena and made it to the final round with jlo.
He really thinks he made JLo’s career😂😂😂😂 He should feel lucky James played him! He is one of the best actors that paved the way for all Latinos! Be more respectful sir!
@estefanyyii:No, she actually got blood transfusion but it was too late. When the family got there it was just to received the bad news that she didn't survived.
I had to do this as an assignment when I was in high school in Spanish class. (I even got an A on it) HS was 18 years ago and there are things im just finding out now ... If thats a true fact (no to a blood transfusion) or even that they were jehovas witnesses. But if that would save a loved one ,I would have done it no matter what religion .....
Smh they did do blood transfusions but she was to far gone and her vaines had already collapsed and the blood kept coming back out due to her main artery being served
Well they did a much better job picking cast roles on the movie than they did in the Netflix series!! Loved the series too but the Movie is a staple!!!!!💜🌟
This man should be Greatful to Mr James Olmos!!!, not only for portraying him, But Because He Humanized him and made him look more compassionate than he is in his real life. Edward James Olmos is an Excellent Actor for not saying He is The Greatest!!!. he should be Grateful and Honor for Both!!!. JLO AND EDWARD!!!.
Went to Selena museum, at end of tour they take you into the big room for a while before they take you to gift shop. While in big room he walks in all cool with his briefcase and walks into his office and chills at his desk with the door wide open and suzette was there. They were all just chilling and talking. Not a big deal but pretty cool to see😊
@@FirstNameLastName-jg5kv Okay yeah, I'm going to listen to a stranger. I can go where I like as you can go where you like and have an opinion about where you visit. Everybody is allowed to have an option. Like you just shared yours with me in your comment. Either way, You can tell it was cheaply done for a money grab. No love was put into it.
Y’all are mistaking arrogance for confidence. He knew Selena could make it. He knew his kids could make it. He pushed them , maybe too hard but he did something a lot of parents don’t do. He push them to do something. Now I don’t know the man nor do you. So let’s stop judging him and just agree the outcome was tragic
@htownlithium Salma was among the actresses considered for the role, but English is not her native language and speaks with an accent, which is contrary to Selena, whose native language was English but struggled with Spanish.
That’s funny because he’s done other interviews where he said JLo was their number 1 and knew she was the one bcuz she did Selena’s mannerisms and everything so perfectly.
I totally loved the SELENA SERIES , for me it told more about how she worked so hard and SELENA was a person whom knew what she wanted to do at an early age and she did it all except have kids and build the house and have her farm that she wanted ,she was definitely taken before her time and in a horrible way.
Just putting my two cents in...they were gonna make a movie regardless of the family being involved. But they (the family) wanted to tell the truth of how selena really was. They were already in the works of making 2 movies and adding false information. So technically it wasn't really the dads idea.
Dude let this girl rest in peace already!!!! Seems to me from everything I've watched about Selena is her family just wants to make money off her name.