Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer who broke through the barriers of the music industry. Her character as the Mexican American performer was modern and traditional. She brought Tejano into the mainstream through her ingenuity. The sudden loss of her life that shattered the rising star's reputation. This is what happens to a lot of stars who die far too young. Over the years, the fans became motivated to do their best to make sure that Selena's achievements would not be forgotten. The tragic death of Selena by a gunman caused emotions in Latino communities similar with the reaction to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's. The music of Selena a singer who was hugely successful in Latino communities throughout North America touched people young and old. A flamboyant sexy stage performer sometimes hailed as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless seen as a role model Off-stage, she was also a family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness programs.