Selena

She was singer performer designer and broke down barriers in the world of music. Her dual character as an Mexican American singer was conventional and modern. She brought Tejano to the mainstream in an innovative way. It was her sudden death which shattered her rising image. It happens to many stars who die too young. Since then, her fans have been working harder in an effort to not forget what she's achieved. Her tragic murder by a gunman triggered the outpouring of emotions within Latino communities similar with the reaction to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's. A hugely popular Latino artist in North America, Selena's music has touched the lives of many throughout the world. Selena was a hot, flamboyant performer on stage that was frequently called her as the Latina Madonna. In her off-stage life, Selena was also a strong role model as she was active in anti-drug and AIDS campaigning.