Selena

She was a musician, performer, creator and challenged boundaries in the musical world. Her dual role as a Mexican American performer was modern and traditional. She brought Tejano to mainstream fame in an innovative way. Similar to how many people mourn a star who has died far too early, her passing was premature and destroyed an energizing career. Over the years, the fans became encouraged to push themselves harder to ensure that Selena's achievements would not be forgotten. Selena's tragic death by shooting provoked a response from the Latino community that was similar with the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena is a hugely popular Latino performer in North America, Selena's music has touched the lives of many across different cultures. A flamboyant sexy stage performer sometimes hailed as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless seen as a role model off-stage she was family oriented actively involved in anti-drug campaigning and AIDS awareness programmes.