Selena

Her career included being a performer artist, designer and singer who broke through barriers in the industry. She was Mexican-American, but also traditional. She brought Tejano into the mainstream of music. Her untimely death splintered her rising profile and as often happens the moment a brilliant, warm star dies far too young left many to mourn all the untapped potential. Through the years, her the fans became inspired to work even harder to make sure that Selena's achievements would not be forgotten. The death of Selena triggered emotion in Latino society that could be similar to Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. Selena was a hugely loved singer by Latinos throughout North America. But her music was a hit with both the young as well as the elderly. The sexy and glamorous stage performer frequently referred to as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for off-stage she was family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness programmes.