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Known as Los Bad Boys in the Netflix Selena series, Pete Astudillo and Joe Ojeda first performed as the Bad Boyz before joining Selena y Los Dinos in 1988. When Serratos hits the stage as the singer, the series lights up. 10 What’s on TV This Week: ‘Cruel Summer,’ ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Earth Day docs and more, TV highlights for April 18-24 also include a star-studded vaccination special, the Academy of Country Music Awards and the lavish new fantasy series “Shadow and Bone.”, Movies on TV this week: ‘Taxi Driver’ on Showtime and more, Movies on TV this week: April 18: “Taxi Driver’ on Showtime; “Psycho” on TCM’; “When Harry Met Sally...” on Showtime and more, Need a really good mystery to watch? Hell, I would’ve even understood if we saw it through A.B.’s point of view since he was close to Chris and brought him into the band. It's an area the Latinx community can deeply relate to, something I personally have struggled with. The first three minutes started off with inaccuracies, which left a bad first impression. That's not to discredit projects such as George Lopez, but shows that did depict Latinxs just didn't have the same oomph. Scene after scene, I discovered so many parallels between her family and my own. While everyone may be watching, fans do have some criticisms. And we once again get that famous bus scene. Selena: The Series. The programme is based on the tragic real life story of Latina pop star Selena Quintanilla-Perez, who was murdered aged just 24. Are the unhoused serving as guinea pigs for architect’s design experiments? Selena's sister, Suzette, served as an executive producer and her father, Abraham, also produced, lending their inside knowledge to the project. And as true fans know, she donned her iconic burgundy jumpsuit at the time. It’s a sad comment on child stardom, and it underscores the harsh reality that Selena’s not here to tell her own story. So, when a show comes out about her life, I don't want something that is half-assed. To make matters worse the acting is cringy, and the story was … We’re part of the mainstream.”. It’s about how her family wanted something done and how she obliged. Fans participating in the celebration donned their sparkly burgundy jumpsuits, bold red lips and studded biker hats while elegantly twisting their wrists in Selena's signature, flamenco-inspired fashion. She embodies the spirit of the show’s namesake, challenging an old-school Tejano crowd in Mexico by singing a Jody Watley cover song and later wooing young converts with hits like “Como la Flor” and “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom.” Serratos adds her own flair to the role, as Jennifer Lopez did in her depiction of the singer in the 1997 biopic “Selena.”. You can watch Selena: The Series on Netflix now. We here at E! It pains me to admit that Selena: The Series left me feeling disappointed, uninspired and, if I’m being honest, pissed off. Is a tiny house really a glorified toolshed? Who didn't watch The Brady Bunch? Selena knows how to deliver a dark, and angsty romance like no one else. And yes, I wish we'd given Christian considerable more time on screen. Selena: The Series gave us everything but. This time it is Royal, and the twins run Willow Heights these days and instill fear in all who meet them. This story was originally published on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at 10:45 a.m. PT. While I appreciated seeing extra narratives about the Quintanilla family and their unique dynamics, the show ultimately misses the mark. He is torn between his family and starting a new family of his own. E! Selena, the new upcoming series on Netflix, is a pretty faithful story that highly emphasizes this rising star.In this show, Selena and her family seemed on tour with the Los Bad Boys group composed of two-man named Joe Ojeda(Carlos Alfredo Jr.) and Pete Astudillo (Julio Macias). Christian Serratos as Selena in “Selena: The Series.”, ‘We are tired’: Read the open letter 270 fed-up Latinx writers just sent Hollywood, played by “The Walking Dead’s” Christian Serratos. I want a story that shows the beauty and richness of her life, a story that celebrates our culture while also highlighting our struggles and complexities. The story here instead focuses on her father and brother, patriarchs of the Quintanilla family, which oversees her estate. So much of Netflix's programming, after all, caters to young adults. In a scene that was supposed to be touching and emotional, it left me feeling anything but. The Marion County Coroner’s Office identified the dead. After all, she’s a Spanish singer who can’t speak fluent Spanish. The series is a deep dive and Selena’s murder is not even covered in the Part 1, which suggests Netflix will continue to unveil the family’s history piece by piece, leading up to the day of her untimely death. I couldn't help but choke up thinking that, just like I did as a Latinx kid in the ‘90s, the series will introduce the musician's artistry to new generations just now discovering her magic. The initial installment of the two-part television show details the first 20 years of Selena’s life—yet it feels like we’ve hardly gotten to know the person the series is about. Selena: The Series had me written all over it. He assembles a family band, Selena y Los Dinos, and becomes the driving force behind her success. As for a date, the second season will be out May 4 th. Why wouldn't they have featured a different speech if they were going to use a completely different setting?" And like Selena herself, I have two siblings who also share the experience of exploring what our Latinx identity means as we navigate the complexities of being smack dab in the middle of two cultures. The movie begins with the subject's February 26, 1995 performance at the Houston Astrodome, and then goes back in time for an expositional sequence about Selena's father Abraham (Edward James Olmos) and his life experiences in 1961 Corpus Christi. I truly feel bad Selena was controlled for the majority of her short life. Cheesy as it sounds, the moment felt particularly powerful to me, a reminder that 25 years after her tragic murder, Selena's legacy remains untarnished and deeply personal for millions. It was like watching the 1997 biopic all over again—you know, when J.Lo is in the all-white ensemble and sings "Como La Flor" to calm down the massive crowd. 25 years later, on December 4, 2020, Selena: The Series premiered on Netflix. Who Plays A.B. "I see myself in Selena," Christian said. Viewers don't get an understanding of how passionate and important fashion was to her. What’s on TV Friday: ‘Magnum P.I.’ on CBS; ‘Van Helsing’, What’s on TV tonight, Friday, April 16: “Magnum P.I.” on CBS; the season premiere of “Van Helsing” on Syfy and more, Christian Serratos as Selena Quintanilla in “Selena: The Series.”. Sharon Osbourne, who’s kept a low profile since getting booted from “The Talk,” will chat Friday on “Real Time” with cancel-culture critic Bill Maher. Again, this is her second Spanish album we're discussing here. Selena: The Series spoilers: The debut. Like the late Tejano star, I am a third-generation Mexican-American born and raised in a small border town in Texas. Release year: 2020. Netflix's Selena: The Series is a pretty faithful retelling of Selena Quintanilla's rise to stardom, right down to the band that opened for her and the Los Dinos on tour. Fans have noted that Selena as we know her—the voluptuous woman who fearlessly swung her hips from side to side and commanded any stage she took—is barely seen, and they have a point. Not once does Abraham tell Suzette she needs to focus on the music nor does he tell her this romance could ruin everything their family has sacrificed. Yes, we get a fresh take on Selena’s teenage years but it's nothing more than her telling a friend she can't hang out with her. Before she became the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla was a young girl from Texas with big dreams and an even bigger voice. She's wearing that famous all-white outfit she donned at the 1994 Houston Astrodome concert. From the comfort of my couch, I joined them and shimmied my shoulders while singing the first few words, "Yo se que tienes un nuevo amor, pero sin embargo mereces lo mejor." Viewers never get to the bottom of who Selena is, what drives her or what holds her back, because she’s never afforded the same amount of attention or character development as the men behind her career. He’s determined to pull his family out of poverty by pushing his kids toward the music stardom that eluded him. We’re part of America. These boys are darker, more depraved, and meaner than we have seen in the previous books. Selena and Selena: The Series have similar opening structures. All rights reserved. After watching Part 1, it seems viewers either love or hate the series. Yes, she really did wear burgundy, not white, during that unforgettable Houston Astrodome speech. Crooning Spanish-language classics and singing along to English-language radio hits (Eddie Rabbitt, Kajagoogoo) as they traverse Texas in their battered tour van — or, later, a luxe tour bus, to gigs across the U.S. — they conjure a specific sense of time and place. ‘I know I’m not her.’. There's Abraham and his wife's romance, Suzette and her new relationship with Bill Arriaga (Christian Escobar) and even a look at A.B and Evangelina's family life. The Great Selena: The Series Debate: Is It Good or Is It Bad? What's more? It’s an insurmountable problem for an already formulaic series, created by Moisés Zamora and directed by Hiromi Kamata. Selena: The Series is Worth a Watch, Even If it Isn't Perfect One Houstonia writer shares his opinions on Netflix's new show … She was formerly The Times’ music editor and before that, a senior writer and music critic with Newsweek magazine. Column: The UC system is one of the best and worst parts of living in California. The most upsetting thing is that Selena’s life is full of stories to explore. Ever since Netflix announced that they would be doing a TV Series based on the life of Selena Quintanilla I have been twirling around my living room, revisiting my fandom of the incredible singer. Selena’s music not only played in my grandma’s kitchen as she prepared Tex-Mex dishes, but also at quinceañeras, weddings, school dances—you name it. Netflix’s Selena: The Series does a thorough job of showing how the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla rose to fame. She is told time and again that her love for Chris is the ultimate betrayal. "It wasn't always easy, but she did it with such strength and such grace. Well, I don’t always know who I am until I am.”, The man behind ‘Selena: The Series’ is ready to lead Hollywood’s Latinx revolution, Producer Jaime Dávila wants the industry to know this about Latinos: “We’re not a separate category. To mark the occasion, the streaming service also added a behind the scenes video, while ET did a segment on the trailer and spoke a bit with the star and Selena’s sister, Suzette Quintanilla. As the … Why didn't they put Christian in the right costume? California community college enrollment plummets, putting some campuses at risk, UC explains admissions decisions in a record application year, UC grapples with allegations of funding inequities, racism, Recent mass shootings in the U.S.: A timeline. Selena then shifts to a 1981 moment in Lake Jackson, Texas … Prime example: Selena’s identity as a third-generation Mexican-American is brought up casually throughout. Their ages ranged from 19 to 74. Selena fans, the last half of "Selena: The Series" has a premiere date. As Christian and the real-life Quintanillas have recently told press, the two-part series is presented as a coming-of-age story, which paints a complete picture of what it's like to be Mexican-American in a world, at least in the ‘80s, predominantly run by white men. Did I ever see that dynamic portrayed on television? "There's been an incredible portrayal of Selena but we're given so much more time being that we're a show," she said. “They do their hair different every time or their makeup because that’s who they are. Selena: The Series finally hit Netflix on Dec. 4, prompting fans to tune in for another retelling of her story. Viewers are immediately submerged into the world of a budding family band. The Netflix show, which shares the story of Queen of Tejano, will return to the platform May 4. Both Astudillo and Ojeda remain successful musicians, performing in many different groups all across the genre spectrum, and continuing to keep Selena's legacy alive. Because the sad truth is that we don't understand how she felt or what she went through. This year’s astounding number of rejections for UC applicants reveals several big problems, including the woeful unpopularity of the humanities. Played in her younger years by the effervescent Madison Taylor Baez, when Selena does venture toward moments of self-discovery, the family narrative swiftly hijacks the focus and we’re pulled back into dad’s or A.B.’s story. 's songwriting skills, the family's financial struggles, the band's record deal—but again, it’s all done in a way that lacks substance and heart. "We’re Mexican," she tells her family over dinner, as they celebrate a milestone of her second Spanish album. So as I was watching it all play out, I thought, "Why wouldn't that scene take place at the Houston Astrodome in 1995? After months of anticipation, Selena: The Series arrived on Netflix Dec. 4, delivering an updated portrayal of the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, the late Tejano singer who was tragically murdered in 1995 at just 23 years old. His crisis includes songwriting blocks and child-rearing conundrums. Netflix’s Selena is a sweet girl who likes to design clothes, dye her hair and, of course, sing — the series rarely goes deeper than that. The crowd is cheering as she begins to dedicate her "Como La Flor" performance to her fans. In addition to Serratos, the cast includes Gabriel Chavarria (A.B., Selena's brother), Noemi Gonzalez (Suzette), Ricardo Chavira (Abraham), Seidy Lopez (Marcella, her mom) and Madison Taylor Baez (young Selena). Our columnist visits L.A.'s new wave of shelter solutions. Tejano queen Selena Quintanilla-Pérez had a rags-to-riches story made for the screen. And although machismo is deeply rooted in Latinx culture—which would better explain where her father is coming from—Abraham doesn't bat an eye when Suzette has feelings for Bill. When I mentioned to a friend the horrible wigs seen in the series, she reminded me that Selena had a lot of bad ‘dos before she looked picture-perfect. Bad Apple takes us back to Faulkner where the Dolce’s reign supreme. She found a place for her where there wasn't always a place. However, we never actually see what happens in the bus leading up to that shocking moment. UC explains admissions decisions in a record application year of much heartbreak, some joy. Part 1. "Having the family involved has just been so amazing because it gives us this incredible insight into her life before she was the star that we know her to be now.". Family sitcoms focused on upper middle class groups of people with luxuries such as lawns, dogs and a place to gather by the fire. I'm really happy to be telling this story again.". It’s infuriating, really — the Selena of the Netflix series, played by Christian Serratos, is childish and flighty, as interested in clothing and hair as she is in her music career. Another compelling yet frustrating examination is everyone’s love lives. writers sound off. Are you kidding me?! There's reason to poke at the failures of Selena: The Series, but make no mistake that for millions of little brown kids across the globe, the family dynamic at the center of season one—of hardworking Mexican-Americans with a dream—will, at the very least, have the potential to inspire. Not to give anything away, but I shed a few tears during a scene in which young Selena and her family spent the night sleeping in the same room, her parents tucked together in bed as Selena and her sister giggled on a mattress just steps away. He’s a bass guitarist and budding businessman who struggles to live up to his father’s high expectations. The first two episodes establish that Selena’s musician dad, Abraham Quintanilla (Ricardo Chavira), is an ambitious, principled, demanding dreamer. News in November, Christian teased the fact that because Netflix produced a TV show, not a movie, the final product is not quite what fans would expect. But unlike Lopez, Serratos hasn’t been given much to work with offstage. 8 victims are identified in Indianapolis FedEx shooting. © 2021 E! Tiny houses and shipping containers may help homeless people in L.A. Are they humane? However, as soon as the dedication began, I remembered this was the exact speech Selena gave a year later at her record-breaking Houston Astrodome concert in 1995. Phew! Everyone's personal lives are treated as worthy—except for Selena. The series was released on Netflix on December 4, 2020. And yes, the puffy-sleeved jumpsuits, midriff shirts, mall bangs and mullets are fun too. Selena is gaslit by her father, sister and brother into thinking their romance would destroy everything she and the band have worked hard for. Listen, I’m a Selena Quintanilla stan. We see her go through many hairstyle changes, including her dramatic pixie cut, which she initially gets emotional over. The father of the late singer Selena and Netflix are being sued by a Hollywood producer who claims they left him out in the cold when it came to producing the new TV series… Premiered on Netflix now. and important fashion was to her normal self once her tells... 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