Selena

She was a performer, designer and singer and broke barriers in the field of music. She was a Mexican American performer who was a symbol of both modernity and tradition. She also helped bring Tejano music to the forefront. Her sudden death broke up her growing popularity and, as often happens when a stunningly charming celebrity dies prematurely, it made many grieve her potential that was not fully realized. Over the years, Selena's fans were pushed to do their best in order to ensure that her accomplishments would not go unnoticed. Her tragic death in a shooting caused a reaction in the Latino Community that was comparable in the aftermath of the deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena was a wildly famous Latino performer across North America. Her music transcended boundaries and touched the hearts of both young people and older adults. Selena is an sexy and extravagant performer who is often compared to Latina Madonna. But she's also a family-oriented role model active in anti-drug and AIDS awareness programs.