(Episode 11- Deep Dive With Sarah Forgany)
Pete Astudillo helped shape the sound of Selena Quintanilla — and he knew her long before the world did.
In this episode of Deep Dive with Sarah Forgany, Pete opens up about his close relationship with Selena, why she was like a little sister to him, and the moments fans have never heard before — including the time Selena confronted him when she was upset, how he witnessed her rise to superstardom, and what it was like losing her.
Pete also reflects on the new Netflix documentary “Selena y Los Dinos,” his role in Selena’s signature music, working on the Selena movie with Jennifer Lopez, and how Selena’s legacy continues to grow with a new generation of fans 30 years later.
This is an intimate, emotional conversation about talent, fame, loss, and a legacy that never faded.
0:00 – Pete Astudillo on Selena: “She Was Like My Little Sister”
3:42 – Selena Confronts Pete Over Her Relationship
8:55 – “People Thought I Got the Role Because I Was Pete”
13:40 – Auditioning, Doubts, and Selena’s Backstage Support
18:25 – Selena’s Rise: From Texas to Mexico
23:10 – “She Was the Queen of Monterrey”
28:05 – Fans, Fame, and Massive Crowds
33:20 – Selena’s Death: Shock, Grief, and Loss
38:50 – Why This Story Still Matters 30 Years Later
43:15 – The Selena Movie & Working With Jennifer Lopez
48:40 – New Music, Legacy, and Selena’s Fans Today
54:30 – Final Reflections & Gratitude
Deep Dive with Sarah Forgany
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