Selena

She was a designer, singer and performer who broke through the barriers of the industry of music. She was a Mexican American artist who was traditional yet modern. She united both worlds and helped bring Tejano music into mainstream culture. It was her sudden death that destroyed her profile. It happens to many stars who die too young. In order to prevent her successes from going unnoticed her many admirers over these past few times have been motivated to go further. Selena's tragic death by shooting triggered a response in the Latino Community, similar with the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. She was an incredibly well-known singer for Latinos across North America. But her songs touched the hearts of both young and the old. Selena is an edgy and sexy performer. She's often referred to in the media as Latina Madonna. She's also considered a role model to be reckoned with because she is offstage and has a family-oriented attitude and actively takes part in anti-drug initiatives.