Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer and broke down barriers in the field of music. She was at the same time classic and contemporary a Mexican-American star who bound together both worlds in a singular way--and created a dazzling Tejano music to the mainstream audience. It is the norm with a bright and captivating star goes down way too soon in life, her sudden death shattered the growing popularity of her. Many mourned all of her potential, which was untapped. As time passed, the fans were encouraged and motivated to ensure that Selena's accomplishments would not go unnoticed. Selena The Tejano singer who fatally shot dead by a gunshot accident caused reactions from the Latino reaction that can be similar to Elvis Presley's and John Lennon's death. Selena was a hugely adored singer throughout Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed barriers of cultures to influence the lives of young and old alike. An edgy, sexy stage actress sometimes hailed as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for on stage she was a family-oriented involved in anti-drug initiatives as well as AIDS awareness programs.