Selena

She was a musician performer and designer who broke boundaries in the music industry. She was both an American-Mexican traditional star who bound together both realms of music in an unison way. And she delivered incredible Tejano music to a mainstream public. Her untimely death splintered her growing popularity and, as often happens when a glowing, charming singer dies too young, it left many to mourn her unrealized potential. The result is that fans have been inspired over time to dig their heels even harder working to ensure that her achievements are not forgotten. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena has triggered a response within the Latino community which can be compared to the reactions in the wake of the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena was a hugely well-known singer for Latinos across North America. But her music was a hit with both the young and the old. Selena was a hot and flamboyant stage performer that was frequently called the Latina Madonna. In her off-stage life, Selena was also a strong role model as she was active in anti-drug and AIDS campaigns.