Selena

She was a designer, singer and performer and broke down barriers in the industry of music. She was a contemporary and traditional a Mexican-American singer who brought together the two genres with a unique approach. She also provided excellent Tejano music to a mass crowd. It was her sudden death that shattered the rising star's profile. That's what happens to a lot of stars who die far too young. Over the years, fans were encouraged to push themselves harder to ensure that Selena's achievements would not be forgotten. Selena's tragic murder by a shooter triggered the outpouring of emotions within Latino communities similar with the reaction to the deaths of Elvis Presley as well as John Lennon's. She was an incredibly popular singer among Latinos in North America. But her music was a hit with both the young and old. Selena was a hot and glamorous stage performer, who was often referred to as Latina Madonna was the model on stage. Selena was also active in antidrug efforts.