Alaina Chester
Dancer, actress and music artist Jennifer Lopez is one of
the most idolized Latinas in pop culture. She has not only dominated billboard
charts, while also being a successful actress. One of her most memorable,
golden globe nominated, and breakthrough roles, was the lead in the major
motion picture, Selena.
Jennifer Lopez is from the Bronx New York. Her family
opposed of Jennifer’s aspiration in the entertainment industry because they
believed it wasn’t an industry for Latinos to be successful. Despite her
family’s disapproval, Lopez quit college and went to pursue her dreams.
Jennifer Lopez auditioned for the role of Selena
Quintanilla-Perez and the film released in 1997. She portrayed the
Mexican-American (Tejano) music artist to perfection. Taking in not only the
role of the renowned star but her performance actions and stage presence.
Jennifer was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress. Although she didn’t
win the award, she won much more. She proved her mother wrong and broke through
in the industry with a role that would inspire all Latinos and
Mexican-Americans forever. It’s an unforgettable movie about triumph and the
first Mexican-American music artist to win a Grammy and leave her mark on the
history of American music charts.
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