Fun fact: Madison Taylor Beaz had no idea who Selena Quintanilla was when she was first cast to play a young version of the late Tejano singer.

That might sound startling, but at only 9 years old, well, it's fair to give her a pass. In an exclusive interview with E! News, Baez opens up about the casting process for Netflix's upcoming biographical drama, Selena: The Series, which premieres Dec. 4.