Selena

Her career included being a performer singer-performer, and designer who broke through obstacles in the field. She was at once an American-Mexican traditional performer who merged both realms of music in an unison way. And she brought incredible Tejano music to a mainstream public. In the same way that many people mourn a star who has died far too early, her passing was premature and destroyed an energizing career. Her fans have worked even more to not forget what she's achieved. The tragic death of Selena by a shooter triggered the outpouring of emotions within Latino communities that is comparable the way people reacted following the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's. An enormously popular singer in Latino communities across North America her music crossed lines of cultural difference to affect the lives of young as well as old. Selena is a flamboyant and sexy performer. She's often referred to as Latina Madonna. However, she's an admired role model since off stage Selena has a family-oriented attitude and actively participates in anti-drug programs.