Selena

She broke through the barriers of the music business in her roles as a performer, singer as well as a designer. Her function as a Mexican American star was both conventional and modern. She brought Tejano to the mainstream in an innovative way. It was her sudden death that shattered the rising star's reputation. This is what happens to many stars who die far too young. Fans have been inspired over the years to dig in their heels even harder working to ensure that her achievements will not be forgotten. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena has triggered a response in the Latino community that could be likened in the wake of the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena was a hugely well-known singer for Latinos across North America. But her music touched both the young as well as the elderly. Selena was a hot, flamboyant performer on stage who was sometimes called her as the Latina Madonna. On stage, Selena was an excellent role model since she participated actively in antidrug and AIDS campaigns.