Selena

She was a musician, performer, creator and challenged boundaries in the musical world. She was Mexican-American, but still traditional. She was the first to bring Tejano into the mainstream of music. The sudden loss of her life that shattered the rising star's reputation. This is what happens to many stars who die too young. Fans have struggled over the years in order to ensure that her legacy is kept alive. Her death in a shooting triggered emotion in Latino culture that can be similar to Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. Selena was a hugely loved Latino artist across North America. Her music transcended cultural barriers and brought joy to youngsters as well as older adults. An edgy, sexy stage actress frequently referred to as 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 programmes.