Meet the cast of Netflix’s ‘Selena: The Series’

The series focuses primarily on Selena's life prior to achieving stardom.

Christian Serratos

(The Walking Dead, The Twilight Saga, Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide)

Best known for her role on AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” Serratos will lead the cast as the titular Selena Quintanilla. The daughter of a Mexican mother told "Entertainment Tonight" she loves “holding it down for the Latinas” in the zombie drama.

Ricardo Chavira

(Desperate Housewives, Scandal, Jane the Virgin)

Ricardo Chavira has made a name for himself alongside strong female leads on shows like “Desperate Housewives,” "Jane the Virgin," and “Scandal.” He’ll be in the same boat portraying Abraham, the patriarch of the Quintanilla family and manager for Selena y Los Dinos.

Seidy López

(American Family, Resurrection Blvd.)

Born in Yucatán, Mexico, López moved to the United States at the age of four, and then returned to Mexico from ages 10 to 12 to fully immerse herself in the Spanish language.
The L.A.-based actress will take on the role of Marcella, Selena’s mother and sounding board.

Gabriel Chavarría

(The Purge, East Los High)

Selena’s older brother, bandmate, and writing partner, A.B. Quintanilla was instrumental to her musical success. Prior to “Selena: The Series,” Chavarria played the lead in the USA Network/Syfy series “The Purge.”

Noemi Gonzalez

(The Young and the Restless, East Los High)

Gonzalez will join her “East Los High” co-star Chavarria on “Selena: The Series,” playing his sister Suzette. Suzette has kept the legacy of Selena alive, and says the Netflix show will “highlight why Selena will remain a legend for generations to come.”

Jesse Posey

(Stitchers, First Love)

The younger brother of actor Tyler Posey (Maid in Manhattan, Teen Wolf) will play the role of Chris Perez, Selena’s bandmate, love interest, and eventual husband.

Julio Macías

(On My Block)

Astudillo, one of the members of Selena’s band Los Dinos, co-wrote some of Quintanilla’s most recognizable hits including “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and “Amor Prohibido.” Before “Selena: The Series,” Macias played the part of Spooky, a gang member who tries to protect his younger brother, on Netflix’s “On My Block.”

Hunter Reese Peña

The son of Mexican immigrants, Peña will portray Ricky Vela, a member of Los Dinos who wrote songs for Selena and became one of A.B.’s most important collaborators.

Carlos Alfredo, Jr.

(Mutt and Chopps)

The son of a Mexican mother and an Ecuadorian father, Alfredo will portray Joe Ojeda, a musician who joined Selena y Los Dinos as a second keyboard player.

Paul Rodriguez, Jr.

(The Curse of La Llorona, Vicious Circle, Street Dreams)

Rodriguez will portray Roger Garcia, a shy guitarist for Los Dinos. Rodriguez is also a professional skateboarder, and has won eight medals at the X games, including four gold medals.

Madison Taylor Baez

Playing the role of young Selena shouldn’t be too difficult for this young actress- she has sung the National Anthem in stadiums and arenas for a variety of sports teams including the LA Dodgers and the Harlem Globetrotters.