Selena

She was an artist, performer, creator and broke boundaries in the music world. She was Mexican-American, but also traditional. She introduced Tejano into the mainstream of music. It was her sudden death which shattered her rising profile. It happens to many stars who die far too young. Her fans have been working harder in an effort to keep in mind what she's accomplished. The tragic shooting death of Selena triggered a response in the Latino Community that was comparable to reactions following the deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena's music, an artist who was hugely successful in Latino communities across North America touched people young as well as old. Selena, who was hot and glamorous stage performer, who was often called Latina Madonna was a model offstage. She participated in antidrug efforts.