Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a artist, designer and singer who broke through boundaries in the music industry. Her function as a Mexican American singer was conventional and modern. She introduced Tejano into the mainstream with her innovative approach. Her sudden passing that shattered the rising star's image. It happens to many stars who die too young. Through the years, her fans were motivated to do their best in order to ensure that her successes would not fade away. The death of Selena triggered an emotional response within the Latino culture that can be similar to Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. Selena was a wildly loved Latino performer across North America. Her music transcended cultural barriers and inspired younger and more mature adults. Selena was an asexual, flamboyant performer on stage that was frequently known as her as the Latina Madonna. In her off-stage life, Selena was also an outstanding role model, as she participated actively in antidrug and AIDS campaigns.