Selena Perez was an upcoming Tehajana super star. She was loved by her family, fellow musicians, and fans from both the Spanish and English communities.
She and her family had everything going for them. The music world was very accepting of her bi-cultural life. Many great personality characteristic traits, traits that I believe to be far more important factor in the Hispanic culture, really shined through in this movie. Living ones life to the fullest, honoring family, and machismo was prevalent throughout her life. Unfortunately their dream ended abruptly at the hands of a mentally sick women who even at the time of the murder, considered herself a friend.
From the time Selena was very little, Selena and her siblings demonstrated what I believe to be a strong Hispanic trait, respect for their familia. So often in their young career, before they could even play a beat on the same scale, these children were typical kids. Whining about wanting to go outside, run and play . Their dad however, being the strong patriarch of the family insisted on them practicing and they did just as they were told. Due to his commitment to his children and their musical talents they became very successful.
A common thread throughout Selena's brief life are her dreams and aspirations to be successful. Once, out in the yard, she is gazing up at the moon and her sister comes out to ask what she is doing. Selena responds, "when I am on stage I feel like I can be anyone I want to be".
Often in Selena's life, when both good and bad things occurred, Selena turned to her parents for comfort or to share her joy. For instance, while riding in the bus, the very home they live out of months at a time, she lays in her moms lap and Selena admits, "we have been working for this since we were little kids. Are they going to love me mamma". Another time, as she goes on stage to accept her first grammy, her acceptance speech is .
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