But I did have to learn how to “cumbia”. pictures of himself working in the studio. Pete Astudillo Talks 'Selena' Netflix Series, His Career, Chris Perez + More. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Recently we interviewed, Julio Macias (On My Block, Jane The Virgin, S.W.A.T. Pete Astudillo, a backup singer and frequent duet partner, was part of Selena's … "Sukiyaki" was translated from Japanese to Spanish. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. Julio Macias; Actor Julio Macias is portraying the character of Pete Astudillo in the latest biopic of Selena Quintanilla. 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There were moments when Christian Serratos (who plays Selena) would twirl and I’d say ‘yo am I on stage performing with Selena. She's saying the things that we can't say, whether she was singing a song telling off a guy or a song where she's vulnerable and in love," said Astudillo. And, while Selena’s story has a tragic ending, it is the journey that is being told — no stone left unturned– including the casting by Carla Hool. It was like forming a new band if you will. "You see all the new fans and the love that people have for her 25 years later, and it’s very heart warming," said Astudillo. The album presents Selena, as a star on the rise. He re-united with the original Dinos from Selena y Los Dinos for a historic massive tribute concert in honor of the slain superstar, on April 7, 2005, at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. "They were just getting things going, and us joining the band meant two more people he had to pay. We had that always in the back of our minds," he said. It also focuses on some of the musicians in her circle, including Los Bad Boys, a duo who toured with Selena. She's one of us. The group contained several members of the Quintanilla family, and was named after a group that Selena's father had been in early in his life, Newsweek noted. "He took out a business card and asked me if I wanted to work. finally convinced him.". Selena's shows, most notably her RodeoHouston performances, exemplified her crossover appeal. It also explains how Selena and her band, Selena y Los Dinos, went on tour with another Tejano band, Los Bad Boys.But what plenty of viewers are wondering now is if Los Bad Boys is based on a real group and if so, where they are today. JM: Daunting at first. Production company and producers:  Campanario Entertainment and Q Productions. 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Astudillo is credited with singing two duets with the famous songbird: 1989’s Amame, Quiereme, and 1992’s Siempre Estoy Pensando en Ti, both of which were nominated for Vocal Duo of the year at the Tejano Music Awards. "And that was our break, to open up for Selena. Los Dinos was a larger band that included members such as Selena's husband Chris Pérez, Ricky Vela, A.B. Watch popular content from the following creators: Selena quintanilla (@selenavspx), selenaperez167(@selenaperez167), selenaperez167(@selenaperez167), Selena y Chris(@selenaquintanilla45) . See full bio ». He left to become a solo artist. The song earned Astudillo a Premios Lo Nuestro award for Best Song of the Year in 1996. I read for the roles of Chris [Perez, portrayed by Jesse Posey], Joe [Ojeda, portrayed by Carlos Alfredo Jr., and others. ", "Only Love", "Is It the Beat?" They released six albums as Selena y Los Dinos, and most of them were involved in the making of Selena's solo records, including her posthumous Dreaming of You in 1995. Pete Astudillo was born on December 1, 1963, to mother Paz Astudillo and father Pedro Astudillo. I mean these songs are songs that you put on…you can’t help but kind of rock…, even if you’re not a Selena fan, it’s one of those songs…your’re just born to love. Quintanilla III delayed Pete… That’s the night I met everybody. The music is the sound to my lyrics, and Selena the voice that made the dream come true! "Even though we were original Dinos, and we're the writers of the music, and we arranged the music, we still have to keep in mind that the fans are very, very, very critical. They released a single, "Just Say Goodbye," in April. And that was the beginning of our relationship. They were scheduled to perform together in March as part of "A Celebration of La Musica Tejana. The nonstop schedule of Pete and his songwriting partner and producer A.B. And then as soon as the cast clicked, it was a blast. Per Chron.com, Astudillo was involved in the writing of several major Selena hits, including "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom," "La Carcacha," and "Que Creias." He is a composer and actor, known for Selena (1997), El Rey del Ritmo (2001) and Selena Live: The Last Concert (1995). On the upcoming Netflix series Selena, inspired by the life of Selena Quintanilla, Macias plays musician Pete Astudillo, one of the members of Selena's band … Thank you so much for talking to us. JM: Noemi…whew, salute to her. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Quintanilla, who played alongside with Astudillo as part of Los Dinos, a band fronted by Selena. ), who portrays Pete Astudillo in the series, one of Tejano music’s most revered vocalists and composers, who was a member of Selena’s band, Selena y Los Dinos. How I Miss You) is the second studio album by American Tejano music singer Pete Astudillo.It was released on November 21, 1995 through EMI Latin.The album was produced by A.B. Recently we interviewed, Julio Macias ( On My Block, Jane The Virgin, S.W.A.T. Entre A Mi Mundo (En: Enter My World), was the fourth album released by Latina superstar Selena, on May 6, 1992. Netflix’s Selena: The Series does a thorough job of showing how the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla rose to fame. Who is Pete from Selena's band on the show? We looking forward to seeing what is in store on the fourth season of On My Block, and binging on Selena: the Series. Backup singer Pete Astudillo was also a co-writer on some of Selena's songs including her massive hit, "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom." Although, she had already achieved an impressive amount of success, with her previous albums, most notably Ven Conmigo, she reached an even larger audience with Entre A Mi Mundo. It highlights the sacrifices made by the family, the band, and Selena to attain her galaxy of success. The duo got their big break opening for Selena in Laredo, Texas. Ojeda and Astudillo were involved in some of Selena's biggest hits, and have kept releasing music after her death. Selena wrote "My Love" on her own. This is crazy?’ It was this euphoric energy. Pete Astudillo/Netflix series is a portrayed by Julio Macias in Netflix's Selena: The Series.The character is a dramatized portrayal of the real person Pete Astudillo.. Even though he was reluctant about it, A.B. Selen…. After the show ended, Mr. Quintanilla approached me and asked me about management and booking," Astudillo recalled. On April 7, 2005, he reunited with Selena y Los Dinos to give tribute to the late singer at Reliant Stadium . LH: Selena has become such an icon. Did you have to learn to play any instruments? Quintanilla, took a liking to The Bad Boyz, and, over time, convinced his father that the two would be a good fit in Selena y Los Dinos. We met them that night at Roxy’s, and after the show, we spoke to her father and to [her brother] A.B. The music is as relevant as it was 30 years ago.". Notably, Ojeda still works with Pérez as part of his Chris Pérez Band. This was done by Selena's father and manager Abraham Quintanilla, Jr. and Pete Astudillo. He re-united with the original Dinos from Selena y Los Dinos for a historic massive tribute concert in honor of the slain superstar, on April 7, 2005, at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. For more about the band behind Los Bad Boys, here's what you should know about Pete Astudillo and Joe Ojeda. 73 talking about this. He became a back-up dancer and singer for the band "Selena y Los Dinos". The Real People, The Second Season of "Selena" Is Coming Out in May. By Doug Shannon . Currently, there is nothing to know about Pete’s physical body measurements. He's most famous for his work in On My Block, and has also made small appearances in Jane the Virgin and S.W.A.T. People en Espanol reported that the actor portraying Pete revealed how he relates to him. the first nine episodes of Selena: The Series are currently straming on Netflix. For ways to live your best life plus all things Oprah, sign up for our newsletter! They had their first major break at the local club Roxy's, which thanks to an area DJ named The Bird, offered them a performing slot during its weekly Tejano nights. LH: But I hear your singing also convinced the producers you were the guy for the role, right? In the 1997 Selena movie starring Jennifer Lopez in the title role, Reuben Gonzáles played Ojeda, while Astudillo apparently played himself. The music is the sound to my lyrics, and Selena the voice that made the dream come true! "It brings a little comfort that she and we did something that stands the test of time. One of the most anticipated biographical dramas from Netflix is Selena: The Series, about Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla. La Carcacha - Pete Astudillo & Tekno Mex. Tekno-Mex occasionally performs Selena covers, something that Astudillo told Chron.com they have spent much time considering. As a rising, hugely popular act, Selena Quintanilla was surrounded by talented musicians. After Selena was murdered, A.B. Quintanilla III became the music producer and songwriter for the album. Pete Astudillo was born on December 1, 1963 in Laredo, Texas, USA. Selena and I (1992) in Monterrey Mexico singing to "Siempre estoy Pensando en Ti" In your own words, what has it been like to work on Selena: The Series? I did not know that dance and I actually practiced long and hard at the studio. So I said I know some mariachi and boleros and I sang La media Vuelta. Pete Astudillo: Up Close & Personal. Both Astudillo and Ojeda remain successful musicians, performing in many different groups all across the genre spectrum, and continuing to keep Selena's legacy alive. Astudillo joined the group as a backup vocalist, while Ojeda played keys. They played on many of her records, and since her death, have continued to honor the music they made with her. And, as they say in Mexico, “era una balla” [he was like a bullet] —  the guy danced, could sing, compose, so they were big shoes to fill for sure. Astudillo and Ojeda have made it clear that they're still hurt from Selena's passing, but Astudillo has also spoken to the Houston Chronicle about how powerful it is to see their music endure decades later. It’s really hard to say goodbye I will miss you Who will I hear laugh like you did it How I will miss you You live in my thoughts I want to see you & I don’t have you This goodbye stays inside Nothing can console my heart How I miss you I will never forget you There will be no reflection of that look in your eyes I want to hear your voice & I will cry like a child how I miss you It’s very hard to say goodbye How I miss you … They officially became part of the band in 1988, and quickly became close with Selena herself. In Netflix's Selena: The Series, a duo called Los Bad Boys are depicted and based on Astudillo and Ojeda. was devastated. Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #peteastudillo, #estudiantepiloto . Astudillo and Ojeda were initially hired by Selena's father to be the opening act on tour, per the Houston Chronicle. The pantheon of memorable RodeoHouston performers is dazzling and diverse. I was consumed and totally dedicated to mastering the dance–my 2-3-kick, back step..in the grocery store…in the shower…while I was cooking. [Quintanilla] and Selena, so a lot of songs  we now love and remember are because of Pete’s contributions. The music is the sound to my lyrics, and Selena the voice that made the dream come true! Discover short videos related to Pete Astudillo on TikTok. ", A post shared by Joe Ojeda (@joeojedaofficial). The album was posthumously released by EMI Latin on March 27, 2001. Furthermore, he had appeared as himself in the biopic of Selena Quintanilla named Selena . "[Her father] was a little reluctant; not that he didn’t like us, because he obviously wanted us to open for Selena, but the band wasn’t doing very well at the time," said Astudillo. We may earn commission from the links on this page. In the 1997 Selena movie starring Jennifer Lopez in the title role, Reuben Gonzáles played Ojeda, while Astudillo apparently played himself. She's singing to us. We were given the liberty to perform. When Selena was tragically killed, it sent ripples through the Tejano music community, including Pete Astudillo and Joe Ojeda, who had joined her orbit as tour openers, per the Houston Chronicle, but eventually became full-fledged members of Selena y Los Dinos. JULIO MACIAS: I never actually read for Pete but I did read for Chris [Perez] a couple of times. Macias is best known for his role as Oscar “Spooky” Diaz on the Netflix series, On My Block, the teen comedy-drama streaming television series, which premiered in 2018. Character overview [edit | edit source]. Julio Macias plays Astudillo. Astudillo, later left the band after writing several #1 Billboard hits. and "Disco Medley". Astudillo has his own group, Tekno-Mex, which Ojeda plays in, too. The band's lead singer, Selena, was the "Queen of Tejano music". On December 11, 2018, Selena: The Series was ordered to series by Netflix. "People truly felt a warmth and a friendship with her. Read the Next Article. Astudillo and Ojeda have made it clear that they're still hurt from Selena's passing, but Astudillo has also spoken to the Houston Chronicle about how powerful it is to see their music endure decades later. 204 talking about this. According to his bio, Alfredo's older sister showed him Selena y Los Dinos when he was seven years old, starting his appreciation for Latin music. According to the Houston Chronicle, Ojeda and Astudillo began making music together as The Bad Boyz in Laredo, Texas. In 2017, Astudillo spoke to Chron.com about the legacy of Selena and why she resonated so deeply with listeners. Pedro "Pete" Astudillo (born 1963 in Laredo, Texas) is a Mexican American songwriter. Astudillo frequently posts pictures of himself working in the studio, usually never too far from a keyboard. Welcome to my FANS page! After the show, she came up to us and told us that we did really well," he said. But no, no instruments. Our editors handpick the products that we feature. You are one busy guy — tell us about landing the role of Pete Astudillo. Production Development. Welcome to my FANS page! JM: I read for one of the executive producers, Rico Martinez, and he asked if I could sing, and I said, yeah what do you want. This content is imported from YouTube. Both Joe and I adapted really well to the band.”. I said, ‘Of course,’ and he told me to call him the following Monday and we would talk. Though Astudillo said their shows were sparsely attended, eventually Selena y Los Dinos came to town, and they were given the chance to play before their set. , what has it been like to work ( @ joeojedaofficial ) I some! 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