Auditions Canceled for ‘La Reina Que Quiero Ser,’ El Paso Short Film Inspired by Selena’s Legacy

Auditions for La Reina Que Quiero Ser, an El Paso–based short film inspired by the enduring legacy of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, have officially been canceled.

Casting was originally scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, on the center courtyard stage at The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso. However, in an email sent to Tejano Nation, the production team confirmed the decision to cancel the casting event due to changes in the film’s production schedule.

“Please be advised that the auditions for the project La Reina Que Quiero Ser, originally scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, at The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso, have been canceled,” the statement read. “Due to changes in the production schedule, we are no longer moving forward with this casting event. We ask that you please update any digital listings or social media posts to reflect this cancellation to avoid any confusion for the public. Thank you for your cooperation. We have no further updates at this time.”

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La Reina Que Quiero Ser is set in March 1995 and tells the heartfelt story of Miguel, a young boy navigating identity, loss, and self-acceptance following the death of his idol, Selena. Through his mother’s unconditional love and the healing power of music, Miguel finds the courage to embrace his true self—highlighting the profound and lasting influence Selena continues to have on generations of fans.

At this time, no rescheduled audition dates or additional production updates have been announced.

For questions or further information regarding the canceled audition, interested parties may contact the production team via email at lareinaselenafilm@gmail.com.

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