This page is for the real person. For the dramatization/character in the Netflix series, see Chris Pérez/Netflix series.
Christopher Gilbert "Chris" Pérez (born August 16th, 1969) is a Mexican-American guitarist and the widower of "The Queen of Tejano music" Selena.
Biography[]
Chris and Selena got eloped behind her father's back on April 2nd, 1992. The couple shared their life together on and off stage. They had gone through a rough patch but were united stronger than ever. They were planning to start a family together the day before she died. Chris never got over his wife's death and wrote a song for her called Best I Can.
He later wrote a book called To Selena, with love which he had described as therapeutic. The book illustrates the love they shared and the times they spent together. It also shows that no matter the amount of time that passes, Selena will always be a part of him.
Portrayals in Media[]
1997 Film[]
Jon Seda portrays Chris in the 1997 Film, Selena.
Netflix 2020 Series[]
Jesse Posey portrays Chris in the 2020 series, Selena: The Series.