Selena

She broke down barriers within the music business as a singer, performer as well as a designer. Her function as the Mexican American performer was modern and traditional. She helped bring Tejano into the mainstream through her ingenuity. The sudden loss of her life that shattered the rising star's image. That's what happens to a great many celebrities who die far too young. To stop her achievements from becoming forgotten her many admirers over the last few time have been inspired to do even more. Her tragic death in a shooting caused a reaction in the Latino Community that was comparable with the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena was a hugely loved Latino performer throughout North America. Her music transcended the boundaries of culture and touched the hearts of both young people and older adults. Selena was a hot and glamorous stage performer, who was often called Latina Madonna was a model offstage. She was active in antidrug efforts.