Production
Abraham Quintanilla Jr.
Born 1939-02-20 · Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Abraham Quintanilla (February 20, 1939 – December 13, 2025) was an American singer, songwriter and producer. He is the father of Tejano singer Selena, and was an executive producer of a biographical film about her life in 1997, in which he was portrayed by actor Edward James Olmos.
Acting credits
2.0Tribute to Selena Quintinilla-Perez, featuring musical performances and archive footage.
Selena ¡Vive!
2005
The 20 most brutal murders of Hollywood are discussed.
Horrifying Hollywood Murders
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9.0CORPUS explores the mass adulation and explosive posthumous recognition of Selena Quintanilla, the Tejano rock singer murdered by the president of her fan club in 1995. Pushing beyond the mainstream media's fascination with her violent death, Portillo interviews Selena's family and friends as well as the devoted fans that pilgrimage to Selena's grave in Corpus Christi, Texas, to pay homage to the slain star. Moving and provocative, this humble investigative portrait explores Selena's cultural significance as a pop icon and shines a light on the hopes, fantasies, fears, and realities of young Latinas today.
Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena
1999
