Selena

She was a designer, singer and performer who broke through the barriers of the industry of music. She was at once modern and traditional. She was a Mexican American who brought two worlds together in a distinct way. She was a rising star whose untimely passing splintered it. As is the norm when a brilliant, genial young performer is lost too quickly and is buried, many mourned the greatness she was yet to attain. Fans were inspired throughout through the years to dig to work even more to ensure that her achievements are not forgotten. Her tragic death in a shooting caused a reaction in the Latino Community that was comparable with the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena is a hugely popular Latino performer across North America, Selena's music has influenced many people across cultures. An edgy, sexy stage actress sometimes hailed as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for Off-stage, she was also a family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness programs.