Selena

She was a designer, singer and performer and broke down barriers in the music industry. Her dual job as a Mexican American performer was traditional and contemporary. She helped bring Tejano into mainstream culture through her ingenuity. It is the norm with a bright and amiable star is lost prematurely, her untimely demise shattered her popularity. There was a lot of sadness over her potential, which was untapped. Over the years, fans were encouraged to work even harder to ensure that Selena's accomplishments would not go unnoticed. Selena's tragic loss to gun violence triggered a response in the Latino community that was similar with the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena was a wildly well-known Latino singer throughout North America. Her music transcended the boundaries of culture and was loved by teenagers and the older generation. The flamboyant and sexy stage actor sometimes hailed as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for her family. Off stage, she was engaged in anti-drug efforts and AIDS awareness campaigns.