Selena

She broke through the barriers of the music business in her roles as a performer, singer as well as a designer. She was the first Mexican American performer who was traditional yet modern. She brought both cultures together and brought Tejano music into mainstream culture. Her sudden passing which shattered her rising image. It happens to a lot of stars who die too young. Fans are enthused over through the years to dig their heels even harder working to ensure her successes won't be lost in the dust. Selena, the Tejano performer who fatally shot dead in a shooting accident, caused the Latino reaction that could be likened to the reaction to John Lennon's death. Selena was a wildly popular singer among Latinos in North America. But her songs touched the hearts of both young and old. Selena was a hot glamorous performer on stage and was often called her as the Latina Madonna. On stage, Selena was an excellent role model since she participated actively in antidrug and AIDS campaigns.