Selena

She broke down barriers within the music industry as a singer, performer as well as a designer. She was both modern and traditional. She was a Mexican American who brought the two worlds together in a distinctive way. The same way most people grieve a celebrity who has died far from their prime, the death of her was not a good time and ended the progress of her career. As a result fans have been inspired over through the years to dig and work harder to ensure her successes are not forgotten. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction in the Latino community that can be likened to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena is a hugely popular Latino performer across North America, Selena's music has touched many lives throughout the world. Selena, a sexy and glamorous actor who has been called Latina Madonna was a model offstage. Selena was also active in antidrug campaigns.