Selena

She broke down the walls of the music industry in her roles as a performer, singer as well as a designer. Her function as the Mexican American star was both modern and traditional. She introduced Tejano to the mainstream through her ingenuity. The sudden loss of her life that destroyed her image. This is what happens to many stars who pass away too early. Through the years, her people were motivated to do their best to ensure that Selena's achievements would not be forgotten. The death of Selena triggered an emotional response within the Latino culture that can be similar in a way to Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. The music of Selena, a singer who was hugely popular throughout Latino Communities across North America touched people young as well as old. An edgy, sexy stage actress frequently referred to 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 programs.