Selena

She's a performer and musician, and designer. Her character as one of the most prominent Mexican American celebrity was classic and modern. She brought Tejano into mainstream culture through her ingenuity. The tragic loss of her life shattered her rising profile and like many times in the case of a shining, charming star dies far too young left many to mourn all the possibilities that were not realized. Fans have worked harder throughout the years in order to keep her legacy alive. Selena was the Tejano singer who tragically killed during a shooting incident, resulted in a Latino reaction which could be compared with the response to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's deaths. Selena was one of the most famous Latino performer across North America. Her music transcended boundaries and touched the hearts of both young people and older adults. A flamboyant sexy stage performer who was often called the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless seen as a role model her family. Off stage, she was active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness programs.