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Dec 4, 2020 · Marcella Quintanilla, Selena's mother and confidant, is played by Seidy López. This isn't the first time López has been involved in a Selena biopic.
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Seidy López is a Mexican-American actress who portrays Marcella Quintanilla in the 2020 Netflix series Selena: The Series.
López is best known for her starring debut in the critically acclaimed film Mi Vida Loca. She appeared in Solo, the hit film Selena, an episode of ER directed by Quentin Tarantino, and in Showtime's Resurrection Boulevard. López co-starred in Luminarias and The Elián González Story for the Fox Family Channel, and starred in Blink of an Eye. She also recently directed her first film, American Born, which is in post-production.
Seidy López was born in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. At the age of four, she and her family moved to the United States in search of a more rewarding life. When she turned ten, her parents found it necessary to return to Yucatán with their three children in order to learn how to properly read, write and speak the Spanish language. The López family retur...
Seidy's experience as a performer began at age 12 when she formed a singing group called "Sensation". The group won several talent competitions in Los Angeles. At the age of 14 she decided to focus on her vocal skills, and with the help of her Jr. High teacher, Mr. Gleason, she auditioned for the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts at California State University. As a member of their vocal ensemble, Seidy was given the opportunity to perform in such prestigious venues as the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The following year at Hollywood High School of the Performing Arts, Seidy discovered theater and focused her attention on acting. At the age of seventeen Seidy also became a member of an educational theater troupe called "Project Able". The theater troupe toured venues throughout California, including jails and juvenile halls, teaching AIDS education.
Seidy's big break came in 1993 when Alison Anders cast her as Mousie in her critically acclaimed movie Mi Vida Loca,
Seidy lives with her husband and two children in Los Angeles, California.
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Seidy López (Training Day) will play Marcella Quintanilla, Selena's mother; and newcomer Madison Taylor Baez will portray a young Selena." [18] Ricardo Chavira and Gabriel Chavarria were to play Selena's father and brother respectively. [19]
Nov 12, 2019 · SEIDY LOPEZ (Training Day) will play Marcella Quintanilla, Selena’s mother and the cohesive, nurturing force in the family, who believes in achieving their dreams against all odds. MADISON TAYLOR BAEZ will play Young Selena, a happy-go-lucky child who learns what it takes to become an artist from her father. Quote:
Dec 4, 2020 · Actor: Seidy López. Seidy López plays Selena’s mom, Marcella Quintanilla. Unlike Selena’s siblings and dad, Marcella wasn’t seen as involved in Selena’s career, as seen in the series.
Dec 3, 2020 · Seidy Lopez, whose smile lights up the room, plays Marcella Samora, Selena’s mom and best friend. Ricardo Chavira, whose energy is charismatic and enchanting, has the role of Abraham Quintanilla Jr, Selena’s father and manager of Selena and Los Dinos.
