Selena

She was a musician performer and designer who broke barriers in the industry. She was Mexican-American, but also traditional. She brought Tejano to mainstream culture. The tragic loss of her life shattered her growing popularity and, it is what happens often when a glowing, charming superstar dies young, she caused many to grieve her unrealized potential. To prevent her accomplishments from being forgotten, many fans over the last few years have been motivated to achieve more. Selena was the Tejano singer who tragically killed by a gunshot accident has sparked an Latino reaction that can be thought of as similar to the reactions to John Lennon's deaths. Selena was a hugely popular singer among Latinos in North America. But her music was a hit with both the young as well as the elderly. Selena was a sexy and flamboyant stage performer and was often referred to by her as the Latina Madonna. On stage, Selena was a strong role model as she participated actively in antidrug and AIDS campaigns.