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The International Hit Series “El Secreto de Selena” Comes to Telemundo

Telemundo's new series "El Secreto de Selena" premieres on August 25 at 10 PM/9C.

One of the world’s most shocking celebrity murder’s took place in March 31, 1995. Selena Quintanilla, the tex mex queen was brutally murdered by Yolanda Saldívar but until today, nobody knows the facts that led to this tragedy.

The international hit series “El Secreto de Selena”(Selena’s Secret), comes to Telemundo on Sunday August 25th at 10PM/9C

This mini-series is an adaptation of a bestselling book by Telemundo’s 3-time Emmy Award winning journalist and host of “Al Rojo Vivo” María Celeste Arrarás. “El Secreto de Selena” focuses on the investigation and trial of Quintanilla’s murder and reveals the story behind her tragic death with confessions that have never been told.

The series will provide viewers an “intimate and investigative look” into the tex mex queen and Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club, her personal friend and killer who in real life was interviewed by Arrarás exclusively.

Here are the three celebrities who will star in “El Secreto de Selena”:

Maya Zapata will play Selena Quintanilla, who gives everything to achieve success.

Damayanti Quintanar will play Yolanda Saldívar who has a fixation with her idol.

Sofía Lama will play María Celeste Arrarás the journalist who had exclusive access to those involved in the story and led an extensive investigation surrounding the assassination.

“El Secreto de Selena” will be available with English subtitles. For more updates be sure to follow @ElSecretodeSelenaTV on Instagram and @Telemundo and join the conversation using #ESDS.