Selena National Casting Call (1996) On March 16, 1996, an estimated 6,000 people lined up through San Antonio’s El Mercado/Market Square to audition for the title role in the film, Selena. This raw footage documents the event, including an interview with Selena’s father and manager, Abraham Quintanilla. Many of the Selena-hopefuls characterize their tryout as a way to honor the late Queen of Tejano Music.