Selena

She was a designer, singer and performer and broke down barriers in the world of music. The Mexican-American singer was still traditional. She brought Tejano to mainstream culture. Her tragic death cut a hole in her rise in popularity, and like many times when a glowing, charming star dies far too young has left many mourning her unrealized potential. Fans have been inspired over the years to dig in and work harder to ensure her successes won't be lost in the dust. The tragic death of Selena by a shooter triggered emotions in Latino communities, similar with the reaction to Elvis Presley's death and John Lennon's. Selena was a wildly loved singer by Latinos throughout North America. But her music was a hit with both the young and the old. An edgy, sexy stage actress sometimes hailed as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless seen as a role model Off-stage, she was also a family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness programs.