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Just over a month after first premiering on Netflix,Selena: The Seriesis preparing for a return.
The streaming service announced Friday that part 2 of the popular series, starringChristian Serratosas the Tejano music iconSelena Quintanilla, will drop May 14.
Part 2 will chronicle “the years of hard work and sacrifice the Quintanilla family navigate together as she becomes the most successful female Latin artist of all time,” according to a Fridayrelease.
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Ahead of the series' release last month, Serratos, 30,opened up to PEOPLEabout what it meant for her to take on the role of the beloved singer.
“It was really intimidating to audition and to play her, but I felt prepared in life to accomplish what I think we did on this show,” continued Serratos. “I gave it everything I could.”
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Selena: The Seriesis the latest account of the legendary superstar’s life and death in 1995 —Jennifer Lopezpreviouslyplayed herin the 1997 biopic film,Selena.
“This woman was a pioneer,” Serratos said of Quintanilla. “She was way before her time. Transitioning into mainstream pop music was not easy for a Mexican woman in the ’80s, but she did it gracefully and with such strength. It’s something that I really look up to.”
“I wanted to portray her spirit above anything,” she added. “That’s why I love her. I think that’s why we all love her.”
Part 2 ofSelena: The Seriespremieres May 14 on Netflix.
source: people.com
