Selena

She was a designer, singer and performer who broke through the barriers of the field of music. Her role as the Mexican American celebrity was conventional and modern. She introduced Tejano to mainstream fame in an innovative way. Her name was rising to fame and her tragic passing broke the promise. And as is common the case when a talented, charismatic and young artist dies early, people mourned her talent and potential which she had but to realize. The fans have worked hard over time to keep her legacy alive. Selena's tragic loss to gun violence provoked a reaction from the Latino Community similar as the reaction to deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena was a wildly popular Latino singer across North America. Her music transcended cultural barriers and was loved by youngsters and adults. She was a flamboyant, sexually attractive stage performer often referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for her family. Off stage, she was actively involved in anti-drug campaigning and AIDS awareness programmes.