Selena

She broke down the walls of the music business in her roles as a performer, singer and designer. Her dual character as an Mexican American singer was modern and traditional. She introduced Tejano to the mainstream in an innovative way. The same way many people mourn a star who passed away too young, her death was premature and destroyed a growing career. The result is that fans are enthused over through the years to dig their heels even harder working to ensure that her achievements won't be lost in the dust. The tragic death of Selena by a shooter triggered the outpouring of emotions within Latino communities, similar with the reaction to Elvis Presley's death and John Lennon's. A hugely popular Latino musician across North America, Selena's music has touched many lives across cultures. Selena was a hot and flamboyant stage performer and was often referred to by the Latina Madonna. Off-stage Selena was a strong role model as she actively participated in antidrug and AIDS campaigning.