Selena y Los Dinos, a documentary movie in regards to the lifetime of Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla, has been acquired by Netflix. Directed by Isabel Castro and govt produced by the late singer’s siblings, Suzette and A.B. Quintanilla III, it’ll start streaming globally this winter.
The documentary journeys via the “Queen of Tejano” and her household band’s profession, Selena y Los Dinos, from acting at quinceañeras to promoting out stadium excursions. The celebration of her life and legacy is chronicled via never-before-seen footage from the household’s private archive.
“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 mentioned in a press launch. “Through personal archive and intimate interviews with her family, the film reveals new dimensions of her journey that have never been seen before. I am deeply grateful to her family for their trust and support throughout this journey, and I can’t wait for a global audience to experience the magic, heart, and community that Selena gave to all of us.”
Suzette Quintanilla, who was additionally the drummer of Los Dinos, added, “We are so excited to finally share that our documentary Selena y Los Dinos is coming to Netflix! Grateful to have a platform that helps bring Selena’s story to fans around the world.”
Selena y Los Dinos first premiered on the 2025 Sundance Movie Pageant, receiving the U.S. Documentary Particular Jury Award for Archival Storytelling. The documentary additionally scored Viewers Awards at each SXSW and Miami Movie Festivals. This marks the second time a mission based mostly on Selena Quintanilla will air on Netflix, following 2020’s biographical drama, Selena: The Collection.
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