Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a performer and designer who broke boundaries in the music industry. Her character as an Mexican American star was both traditional and contemporary. She brought Tejano to mainstream fame through her ingenuity. Much like when an incredibly bright and friendly star is lost in a hurry, her untimely demise has thrown her profile into a quagmire. A lot of mourners reacted to the potential that was not fully realized. The result is that fans have been inspired over the years to dig in to work even more to make sure her accomplishments will not be forgotten. Selena, the Tejano artist who was tragically killed during a shooting incident, sparked the Latino response that could be likened to the reaction to Elvis Presley's and John Lennon's death. An enormously popular singer in Latino communities across North America her music crossed borders of culture to impact the lives of children as well as old. Selena is a flamboyant sexy performer, sometimes referred by the name of Latina Madonna. She's also a respected role model because she is offstage and has an attitude of family and active is involved in anti-drug campaigns.