Selena

She broke down barriers within the world of music in her roles as a performer, singer as well as a designer. She was at once an American-Mexican traditional performer who merged both realms of music in an unison way. And she delivered amazing Tejano music to a mass public. It was her sudden death which shattered her rising reputation. That's what happens to a great many celebrities who pass away too early. Fans are enthused over through the years to dig their heels even harder working to ensure her successes are not forgotten. Selena's tragic murder by a shooter triggered emotions in Latino communities, similar to those who reacted to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's. A hugely popular Latino musician in North America, Selena's music has touched the lives of many throughout the world. The sexy and glamorous stage performer sometimes hailed as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for off-stage she was family oriented actively involved in anti-drug campaigning and AIDS awareness campaigns.