Whether or not there is bad blood with the Quintanilla’s in relation to the collection, Pérez has actually restored his life considering that Selena’s passing away and continues his enthusiasm for all things songs.
After Selena’s murder, Pérez was dispirited and turned to alcohol and drugs, which he covered in his narrative. Today, he is healthy and balanced and also well. He wed Venessa Villanueva in 2001 (separated in 2008), as well as they have two youngsters. On the music front, he formed the Chris Pérez band in 1999 as well as won the very best Latin rock, alternative or urban album Grammy in 2000 for their album Resurrection.
The band broke up that year, and also Pérez has since then collaborated with other members of Selena Y Los Dinos on get-together material, and with his newest effort the Chris Pérez Project.
A vital part of Netflix’s Selena: The Series is her heart-wrenching romance with her band’s guitarist Chris Pérez, their secret relationship, and also their ultimate marriage which lasted 3 years until the singer’s unexpected death. Although Quintanilla’s dad notoriously their partnership, Pérez had a hand at the band’s hits, collaborating with Selena’s brother at songwriting, and certainly dropped deeply crazy with the late icon.
Fast ahead to today, as well as Pérez isn’t nearly as close to the family as he when was– apparently, to the factor that he had no idea the brand-new Netflix collection was being created. On his Instagram, Pérez published a picture of actor Jesse Posey that plays Pérez in the series, with the subtitle: “For the document, never satisfied him, haven’t seen the manuscript, and I have NO suggestion what is going on … however, I would certainly like to locate out.”
Pérez released his memoir To Selena, With Love in 2012, which he states the family authorized of after its release. In 2012, Pérez said that he was still close with the Quintanilla family, that he claimed approved of his book, but just after its release. The guitar player famously enjoys anything hot or spicy (featured in Selena the movie) and also actually launched his very own hot sauce line called Pérez Pepper Sauce.
Although Pérez’s initial Instagram articles about the program could have hinted at a feud, the artist is quick to keep in mind that he is very helpful of the collection as well as the Quintanilla family. On an Instagram blog post on Dec. 3, Pérez wrote: “I loved her music even before I signed up with the band. I was interested by the truth that her sibling had his name on whatever as manufacturer.” He proceeded, “Keyboard player Ricky Vela was my hero as for musicianship goes.
When I went to see them at an event in San Antonio, her papa ran some amazing noise. I discovered a lot by tackling their guitar player Roger Garcia’s components as well as doing my ideal to stretch it even better. They had a woman drummer Selena’s sister that laid it DOWN.” Pérez ended his message by clarifying that he “will forever respect the band and individuals involved in it,” which he wishes people “appreciate this collection.”
As he informed Good Morning America, Pérez remains to carry over Selena’s tradition as well as believes that “out of everyone that I’ve recognized in my life, I don’t know any person extra deserving than her.” Noting his assistance for retelling Selena’s story also further, the guitar player stated, “The story keeps getting passed from generation to generation, which is fantastic to me.”