Selena

She was singer performer designer and broke down barriers in the industry of music. Her character as a Mexican American star was both conventional and modern. She brought Tejano to the mainstream with her innovative approach. Her tragic death cut a hole in her growing popularity and, as often happens when a glowing, charming singer dies too young, it left many to mourn her unrealized potential. In the following years, people were motivated to do their best in order to ensure that her achievements would not be forgotten. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction within the Latino community which can be likened in the wake of the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena was a wildly popular Latino performer across North America. Her music transcended the boundaries of culture and brought joy to youngsters as well as older adults. Selena was a hot and flamboyant stage performer that was frequently referred to by her as the Latina Madonna. On stage, Selena was an outstanding role model, as she participated actively in antidrug and AIDS campaigns.