Selena

Her career included being a performer, artist, designer and singer who broke obstacles in the field. She was Mexican-American, but also traditional. She brought Tejano into the mainstream of music. Her sudden passing which shattered her rising image. It happens to many stars who die far too young. Fans have worked harder through the years to preserve her legacy. Selena's tragic murder by a gunman caused emotions in Latino communities similar to those who reacted to the deaths of Elvis Presley as well as John Lennon's. The music of Selena the singer who was wildly popular across Latino communities across North America touched people young as well as old. Selena was a hot and stunning stage performer, who was often referred to as Latina Madonna was the model on stage. Selena was also active in antidrug campaigns.