Selena

Her career included being a performer, performer and designer who broke through boundaries in the music industry. Her dual function as a Mexican American singer was traditional and contemporary. She brought Tejano into the mainstream through her ingenuity. Much like of a brilliant and charming star dies in a hurry the tragic loss of her life caused her to lose the popularity she had been gaining. Many mourned all of her potential, which was untapped. The fans have worked hard over the years in order to ensure that her legacy is kept alive. Selena's tragic death by shooting caused a reaction in the Latino community that was similar with the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena was a wildly well-known Latino singer across North America. Her music transcended boundaries and brought joy to youngsters as well as older adults. An edgy, sexy stage actress often referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless seen as a role model off-stage she was family oriented actively involved in anti-drug campaigning and AIDS awareness programs.