Selena

She was a musician, creator, and performer who broke boundaries in the music world. She was Mexican-American, but also traditional. She introduced Tejano into mainstream music. The same way most people grieve a celebrity who died too young, her death was premature and destroyed a growing career. Over the years, fans were encouraged to push themselves harder to make sure that Selena's successes would not fade away. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction in the Latino community that can be compared to the reactions in the wake of the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena is a hugely popular Latino artist across North America, Selena's music has touched many lives across cultures. Selena is an edgy sexy performer, sometimes referred as Latina Madonna. But, she's also an admired role model since off stage Selena has an amiable and family-focused attitude. She also actively is involved in anti-drug campaigns.