Jennifer Lopez played the title role of Selena in the 1997 biographical drama film of the same name. The movie tells the story of the life and career of Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez, who was murdered by her fan club president at the age of 23. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $60 million worldwide and receiving numerous awards and nominations. Jennifer Lopez's performance as Selena earned her an ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.