Scripted Selena Quintanilla Series in the Works for Netflix

Netflix has ordered a new scripted series telling the story of Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla.

The coming-of-age story will follow Selena as her dreams come true and all the choices she and her family have to make as they navigate success and music. The Quintanilla family has been fully involved in the project and will serve as executive producers.

Campanario Entertainment is producing Selena: The Series.

Suzette Quintanilla, sister of Selena Quintanilla, said: “Selena will always have a lasting place in music history and we feel great responsibility to do justice to her memory. With this series, viewers will finally get the full history of Selena, our family, and the impact she has had on all of our lives. We are excited to partner with Campanario and Netflix to give fans a never-before-seen glimpse at our story and highlight why Selena will remain a legend for generations to come.”

Jaime Dávila, president of Campanario Entertainment, added: “Selena and the entire Quintanilla family are an inspiration to many and especially to me, a millennial of the same heritage. Selena’s career achievements are legendary, but our scripted series will focus on the incredible story of a Mexican-American family and how an extraordinary young woman transcended categories and borders to become a global star. I can’t imagine a better partner than Netflix to celebrate Selena and her family’s lives.”