Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer and broke barriers in the music industry. She was the first Mexican American singer who embodied the modern and traditional. She also helped bring Tejano music into mainstream culture. It was an emerging star but her sudden death broke it. And as is common for a gifted, charming and emerging artist passes away in a hurry, many grieved her talent and potential which she had to fulfill. Over the years, fans were inspired by Selena to continue in order to ensure that her accomplishments would not go unnoticed. Selena, the Tejano performer who was tragically shot to death as a result of a shooting accident has triggered a Latino reaction that can be compared with the response to John Lennon's death. Selena was a hugely adored singer throughout Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed barriers of cultures to influence the lives of young as well as old. Selena is a hot, flamboyant performer on stage who has been called the Latina Madonna. In addition, she's a role model to families, active in drug as well as AIDS awareness campaigns.