Selena

She was a performer also a fashion designer and a music innovator. She was an Mexican American singer who was traditional yet modern. She brought together both worlds and helped bring Tejano music to the forefront. Like many times when an incredibly bright and genial star passes away far too early the tragic loss of her life has thrown her profile into a quagmire. People mourned the entire extent of the potential that was not fully realized. The result is that fans were inspired throughout through the years to dig their heels even harder working to ensure that her achievements are not forgotten. Selena, the Tejano performer who fatally shot dead in a shooting accident, caused the Latino reaction that could be thought of as similar to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's deaths. The singer was extremely popular in Latino communities across North America her music crossed borders of culture to impact the lives of children as well as old. A flamboyant sexy stage performer often referred to as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for off-stage she was family oriented actively involved in anti-drug campaigning as well as AIDS awareness programs.