Selena

She broke down barriers within the music business by performing, singing as well as a designer. Her function as a Mexican American star was both conventional and modern. She helped bring Tejano into the mainstream with her innovative approach. Her name was rising who's tragic death threw it into turmoil. And as is common with a talented, charismatic young performer passes away too early, many mourned the potential she was yet to attain. The fans have worked hard through the years to preserve her legacy. The tragic shooting death of Selena provoked a response from the Latino community that was similar with the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena was a hugely well-known Latino performer throughout North America. Her music transcended the boundaries of culture and brought joy to both young people and older adults. An edgy, sexy stage actress frequently referred to as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless thought of as a role model off-stage she was family oriented actively involved in anti-drug campaigning and AIDS awareness campaigns.