Selena

She broke down the walls of the music industry by being singer, performer and designer. The dual nature of her job as an Mexican American celebrity was conventional and modern. She introduced Tejano into the mainstream with her innovative approach. It was an emerging star and her tragic passing broke the promise. It is also the case with a great, welcoming and emerging artist passes away early, people mourned her talent and potential which she had yet to reach. People have worked hard throughout the years to keep her legacy alive. Selena's tragic death by shooting provoked a reaction from the Latino Community, similar to reactions following the deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. The music of Selena, a singer who was hugely successful across Latino Communities across North America touched people young as well as old. Selena, who was hot and stunning stage performer who has been referred to as Latina Madonna, was also a model offstage. Selena was also active in antidrug campaigns.