Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer and broke barriers in the industry of music. She was the first Mexican American performer who was a symbol of both tradition and modernity. She also helped bring Tejano music into the mainstream. Her tragic death cut a hole in her growing popularity and, like many times when a bright deeply genial celebrity dies prematurely, it made many grieve her potential that was not fully realized. Fans were inspired throughout time to dig to work even more in order to ensure her achievements won't be lost in the dust. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena has triggered a response in the Latino community that could be likened to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. The music of Selena, the singer who was wildly successful throughout Latino communities across North America touched people young as well as old. Selena, a sexy and glamorous stage performer who is sometimes referred to as Latina Madonna was modeling offstage. She was active in anti-drug initiatives.