Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a performer and designer who broke barriers in the industry. She was Mexican-American, but also traditional. She brought Tejano into mainstream music. As is often the case with a bright and friendly star is lost way too soon, her untimely demise shattered her growing profile. People mourned the entire extent of her potential, which was untapped. Fans have struggled throughout the years to preserve her legacy. The tragic death of Selena by a shooter triggered the outpouring of emotions within Latino communities similar to those who reacted to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's. The singer was extremely popular in Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch the lives of children and old alike. Selena, a sexy and stunning stage performer who is sometimes referred to as Latina Madonna, was also a model offstage. She participated in anti-drug initiatives.