'It Really Did Mark My Life': JLo On Selena's Inspiring Role

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Our “Viva TODAY” series puts the spotlight on Jennifer Lopez, who sits down with Natalie Morales to pay tribute to Selena, the late Queen of Tejano music. J.Lo explains how Selena inspired her.

May 1, 2015, 9:52 AM EDT / Source: NBC News

Fresh off her stunning Billboard Latin Music Awards tribute to the late Tejano music star Selena, JLo sat down with Today's Natalie Morales and got emotional as she spoke of singing Selena's songs as she saw her image on the screen and shared the stage with Selena's family.

JLo, who was only 25 when she played Selena in a movie, said Selena truly marked her career, and she has had a bond with the late star and her family and fans ever since.

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