Netflix is set to celebrate the life and legacy of the Queen of Tejano music with the documentary Selena y Los Dinos, premiering worldwide on November 17. This intimate film offers an unprecedented look into the extraordinary rise of Selena Quintanilla and her family band. It captures their journey through rare, never-before-seen footage from the family’s personal archives.
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Directed by Isabel Castro (Mija), Selena y Los Dinos reveals the woman behind the icon. “As a filmmaker, I wanted to honor her extraordinary rise and enduring legacy, while also giving a window into her life behind the stage,” Castro explains. Using family archives and interviews, the film reveals new sides of her journey. I am deeply grateful to her family for their trust and support throughout this journey. I can’t wait for the world to feel Selena’s magic, heart, and community.
The documentary features heartfelt testimonies from those who knew Selena best — her parents Marcella and Abraham Quintanilla, sister Suzette, brother A.B. Quintanilla III, husband Chris Pérez, and fellow bandmates. It traces the family’s humble beginnings performing at their Tex-Mex restaurant in Lake Jackson, Texas. It follows their drive for success, leading to Selena’s groundbreaking impact on Tejano music and beyond.
Using a treasure trove of archival home videos, Selena y Los Dinos offers a fresh perspective on Selena not only as a performer but as a sister, daughter, and wife. The film shows how Selena and her family bridged Tejano music and mainstream charts while staying true to their roots.
Produced by Simran Singh, Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, J. Daniel Torres, and David Blackman, with executive producers Suzette Quintanilla, A.B. Quintanilla III, and Michele Anthony, the documentary honors Selena’s lasting impact on music and culture.
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Selena y Los Dinos: A Family’s Legacy premieres on Netflix on November 17. Fans old and new will have the chance to rediscover the magic of Selena Quintanilla and the family band that changed the face of Latin music forever.
