Jennifer Lopez recently took a trip down memory lane to her time on the set of the movie “Selena” and explained why she did not sing in the film. The singer and actress opened up about the experience during a virtual conversation at the 2021 Telun Film Festival.

Lopez, who portrayed the late Tejano icon Selena Quintanilla in the 1997 biopic, explained that her portrayal of Selena did not include her singing voice for a specific reason. She said that her goal was to honor Selena’s spirit and essence as accurately as possible.

Therefore, she felt it was more important to lip-sync to Selena’s original recordings rather than attempt to mimic her singing.

Lopez revealed that she went through extensive vocal coaching to learn Selena’s songs, but ultimately the decision was made to use the original tracks. She believed that using Selena’s own voice would allow the audience to truly feel her presence and connect with her.

ADVERTISEMENT

The actress added that lip-syncing was a challenging task as it required precise coordination of every movement and expression with the recorded vocals. She wanted to make sure that she captured Selena’s energy and emotions accurately for the audience.

Lopez expressed her gratitude for being a part of the film and acknowledged the impact it had on her career. She mentioned that playing Selena was a transformative experience for her and provided her with a platform to showcase her talent and connect with a wider audience.

In summary, Jennifer Lopez discussed her role in the movie “Selena” and explained why she chose not to sing in the film. She believed that using Selena’s original recordings allowed her to honor the late singer’s spirit and connect with the audience on a deeper level.