Selena

She broke through the barriers of the music business as a singer, performer and designer. Her function as the Mexican American star was both conventional and modern. She brought Tejano to the mainstream with her innovative approach. Her name was rising who's tragic death threw it into turmoil. As is the norm when a brilliant, genial and young artist passes away too early, many mourned the potential she was yet to attain. To prevent her accomplishments from being forgotten her many admirers over these past few years have been motivated to do even more. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena has triggered a response within the Latino community that could be thought of as similar to the responses to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. An enormously popular singer in Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed lines of cultural difference to affect the lives of young and old alike. Selena, a sexy and stunning actor who has been called Latina Madonna was the model on stage. Selena was also active in antidrug efforts.