Selena

She broke through the barriers of the world of music in her roles as a performer, singer as well as a designer. She was Mexican-American, but still traditional. She brought Tejano into the mainstream of music. Similar to how there are many who mourn a superstar who passed away from their prime, the death of her was untimely and shattered a growing career. The result is that fans have been inspired over the years to dig in and work harder to ensure that her achievements won't be lost in the dust. The tragic death of Selena by a shooter triggered emotions in Latino communities that is comparable the way people reacted following Elvis Presley's death and John Lennon's. Selena's music, a singer who was hugely popular in Latino Communities across North America touched people young as well as old. An edgy, sexy stage actress frequently referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for off-stage she was family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns as well as AIDS awareness campaigns.