'OITNB' Star Jackie Cruz Gives A Modern Twist To A Selena Classic

"She’s one of my biggest idols."

Jackie Cruz has proven her acting skills on "Orange Is The New Black," and now she's showcasing a different talent in a tribute to a music icon.

The actress, who plays Marisol "Flaca" Gonzales on the hit Netflix show, covered Selena Quintanilla's "Como La Flor" in a video from Vivala. Cruz told Billboard about the influence the iconic singer has had on her as well as the inspiration for her song choice.

"She’s one of my biggest idols," she said. "And her music still lives on. I picked that song because it just reminds me a lot of a relationship I had in the past and it’s something I really connect to. The song is about losing a love and you’re still happy for him even though he found happiness with someone else."

The video features Cruz's off-screen boyfriend Fernando Garcia and highlights the ups and downs of a relationship. Though the song is a cover, Billboard reports that Cruz is working on original material with her band, Crosby Street.

Get ready, entertainment world. There's a lot more to see of Cruz.

H/T Vivala

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