Christian Serratos Says It 'Was a Joy' Portraying Selena In 'Selena: The Series'

Christian Serratos Says It 'Was a Joy' Portraying Selena In 'Selena: The Series'

Selena: The Series part two has premiered on Netflix!

In the new episodes, now on the brink of stardom, Selena Quintanilla’s journey through the Tejano music world continues. Learning how to handle her newfound success, Selena struggles to balance, family, love, and a burgeoning career.

Star Christian Serratos opened up in a new interview about portraying the late Tejano singer on the limited series.

Click inside to see what she said…

“I grew up admiring her, dreaming about whether I [would] ever have the opportunity to meet her, or play her, just wanting to feel connected to her in some way,” Christian told Elle. “Even though [her story] is a tragedy, it was a joy playing her. I think the most poignant thing about the second season is that we focused on the light that she was. Not how her life ended.”

“I’m very sinister, but that’s kind of how I gauge at work if what I did was compelling. I know it’s really good if Hiromi [Kamata, who directed several episodes of both Parts 1 and 2] is crying. That’s always the goal: Make the director cry,” she added.

She also revealed what she plans to do next.

“I just really want to work,” Christian shared. “I want to work with awesome people that I want to have a glass of wine with after work. That’s it. That’s my hope. My dreams are very simple.”

Check out the Selena: The Series part two trailer here, and be sure to check out the series, now streaming on Netflix. Click through the gallery to see some photos from part two…

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