Selena

She broke down the walls of the music industry by performing, singing as well as a designer. She was the first Mexican American artist that was modern and traditional. She united both worlds and brought Tejano music into the mainstream. Much like when an incredibly bright and charming star dies far too early and unexpectedly, it shattered her growing profile. A lot of mourners reacted to its untapped potential. In order to prevent her accomplishments from being forgotten her many admirers over the past years have been motivated to do even more. Selena is the Tejano artist who was tragically shot to death by a gunshot accident sparked an Latino response that could be thought of as similar to the reactions to Elvis Presley's and John Lennon's death. The music of Selena a singer who was hugely successful in Latino communities across North America touched people young as well as old. An edgy, sexy stage actress sometimes hailed as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless thought of as a role model Off-stage, she was also a family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness programmes.