Selena

She was a musician, creator, performer and also challenged boundaries in the musical world. Her character as the Mexican American star was both conventional and modern. She brought Tejano into the mainstream in an innovative way. She was a rising star whose untimely passing splintered it. It is also the case when a brilliant, genial and young artist dies too soon, many mourned the potential that she had yet to attain. Over the years, people were motivated to do their best in order to ensure that her successes would not fade away. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena caused a resurgence within the Latino community that could be thought of as similar to the responses to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. A hugely popular Latino musician throughout North America, Selena's music has touched the lives of many across cultures. Selena was an asexual glamorous performer on stage and was often referred to by her as the Latina Madonna. In her off-stage life, Selena was also a strong role model as she was active in anti-drug and AIDS campaigning.