Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer and broke down barriers in the music industry. She was a traditional and modern a Mexican-American star who bound together both worlds in a singular way--and delivered incredible Tejano music to a mass crowd. In the same way that there are many who mourn a superstar who died too early, her passing was premature and destroyed a growing career. Her fans are working even more to not forget what she has achieved. Her tragic murder by a gunman triggered emotions in Latino communities, similar to those who reacted to the deaths of Elvis Presley as well as John Lennon's. Selena was a wildly loved Latino performer across North America. Her music transcended boundaries and inspired both young people and older adults. An edgy, sexy stage actress frequently referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for Off-stage, she was also a family oriented involved in anti-drug initiatives as well as AIDS awareness programmes.